Mary Blanco’s Platform

  • Prioritize school safety for children, teachers, and school employees.
  • Help students reach their full academic potential, while fostering their emotional and mental well-being.
  • Increase rate of students attending college and career technical programs post-graduation.
  • Ensure fair salaries and improved professional development for all teachers and staff.
  • Protect taxpayers, demand fiscal responsibility, and ensure proper management of tax dollars.
  • Promote the basics to build a strong academic foundation – Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Civics.
  • Promote parental rights and transparency in school curriculum and textbooks, grades K-12.
  • Support school choice for all students and parents to ensure that every child has the best option for success.
  • Ensure students with special needs receive the best services and secure funding for all District 7 schools and programs.
  • Protect female athletes and the integrity of female sports.
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Experience

Mary Blanco was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis and sworn in as District 7’s School Board Member on January 18, 2023. She is passionate about education and as the daughter of Cuban immigrants, Mary understands the value of providing students with the skills necessary to forge a prosperous future in a society that cherishes freedom.

For the past 29 years, Mary Blanco has been an educator, school psychologist, and high school counselor. During this time, she has served students at all grade levels from PK-12 encouraging collaboration between school, home, and community to ensure the success of all children. Her expertise as a certified school psychologist, counselor, and classroom teacher has allowed Mary to serve thousands of students in her schools and community impacting their lives for the better.

Civic & Personal

  • Miami-Dade County School Board Member District 7, Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, January 2023 to present
  • Miami-Dade College Board of Trustees, Member, Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, December 2021 to present
  • Devoted wife to Richard Blanco, Jr.
  • Mother to three wonderful children, Ashley, Alyssa, and Richie
  • Saint Timothy Catholic Church, Active Parishioner involved in multiple service-related ministries, September 1997 to present

Professional & Education

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, Guidance Counselor, August 2016 to present
  • Broward County Public Schools, School Psychologist, August 2001 – July 2016
  • Saint Brendan High School, High School Social Studies and Science Instructor, and Campus Ministry Co-Director, August 1995 – June 2001
  • Barry University, Specialist Degree, School Psychology, 2002
  • Barry University, Master’s Degree, Science with Major in School Psychology, 2000
  • Saint Brendan Catholic High School, Graduated 1992

Professional Certifications

  • State of Florida, Department of Education, Educator’s Certificate School Psychologist: Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12, 2002 to present
  • National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2016 to present
  • Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, 2016 to present
  • National Association of School Psychologists, Member and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, 2002 – 2016
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Endorsements for School Board Member Mary Blanco

Federal Officials

I am proud to stand with Mary Blanco in her campaign for School Board Member, District 7. As a lifelong educator, counselor, and mother, Mary shares our values and always puts the best interests of children and families first. She is a strong advocate of parental rights, school choice, and promoting common sense education policies for our students and teachers.

US Senator Marco Rubio

Mary Blanco is a lifelong champion for students with nearly 30 years of experience educating our community’s children, empowering teachers, and supporting parents. On the School Board, Mrs. Blanco has been a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, prioritized safety in our classrooms, and advocates for mental health. It’s why I’m proud to endorse Mrs. Mary Blanco, a common sense voice on the Miami-Dade County School Board

Congressman Carlos Giménez (R)

State Officials

I’m happy to endorse Mary Blanco for school board in Miami-Dade County. Mary is a candidate who is committed to fighting for schools to get back to the fundamentals. Mary has pledged to serve on the school board with a focus on student success, parental rights, and curriculum transparency. We want the best for our children and I’m confident Mary will build upon the success we’ve had here in Florida

  • Governor Ron DeSantis
  • Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez
  • Representative Alex Rizo (R), HD-112, Chairman, Republican Party of Miami-Dade
  • Representative Danny Perez (R), HD-116
  • Senator Ana Rodriguez (R), SD-40
  • Representative Alina Garcia (R), HD-115
  • Representative Mike Redondo (R), HD-116
  • Representative Juan Porras (R), HD-119

School Board

  • Mari Tere Rojas, School Board Chair, District 6
  • Monica Colucci, School Board Vice Chair, District 8
  • Roberto Alonso, School Board Member, District 4
  • Dan Espino, School Board Member, District 5

County

  • Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez, District 11
  • Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez, District 10

Organizations & Local Leaders

  • South Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
  • Hispanic Police Officers Association (HPOA
  • Christian Family Coalition – Only Candidate with Highly Qualified Rating

I would like to express my gratitude to the voters who cast their ballot for me during the Primary. I recently met with Mary Blanco and discussed her vision for the future of our school system. I am proud to wholeheartedly endorse her re-election on November 5th. Mary and I share the values and common-sense principles that are in the best interest of our children’s future, and I urge everyone that supported me to join me in voting for her.

Campaign Resources

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