A blast from the past
 

Helen Gym for Mayor

Hey, John — It’s Public Schools Week! This week around the nation we’re celebrating the strength of our public schools. I am incredibly grateful for our city's tremendous educators and the childhood teachers who fostered my own love for learning. 

I spent the early years of my career in the classroom, which laid the foundation for 30 years of fighting for children and families. I taught at Lowell Elementary School at 5th & Nedro in Olney. 

I was filled with hope and love for my students and their families but confronted by an underfunded and unjust school system. I taught on the 5th floor of a 100 year old building. I taught on days with 90 degree classrooms and 38 students in a class. We made the most of every minute and it was joyful. But I knew my kids deserved so much more.

And that struggle lit a fire in me.

I’m standing here today for the same reason I became a teacher: to build a better Philadelphia.

Here's here's a pic of me and one of my students back in 1995 — my days at Lowell taught me a lot!

Now I’m running for Mayor as the only candidate who will prioritize our public schools and has a plan to deliver the stable, quality school that every child in every neighborhood needs. Our campaign is also proudly supported by educators across Philadelphia.

If you believe we need a leader who’ll fight for the future that our kids deserve, then will you consider supporting our campaign before tonight’s end-of–month deadline?

Here’s a direct link, John: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/[email protected]

Before I ran for office, I was known for leading a broad-based coalition to fight for quality public schools in the wake of a state takeover and mass school closings that overwhelmingly harmed Black and Brown neighborhoods.

That work continued when I came onto City Council, where we ended that stake takeover while restoring nurses and counselors to schools and guaranteeing clean water for every child. And earlier this month, we celebrated the Commonwealth Court’s fair funding ruling – a hard-fought win for kids across Pennsylvania.

Our schools, our communities, and our kids are filled with boundless potential, John, and we have to make sure Philadelphia’s public schools are worthy of the dreams of every child and parent.

— Helen Gym

Helen Gym is a Philly mom, a school teacher, a community organizer, and former City Councilmember. She has been fighting for Philly families and communities for decades — winning more resources for our schools, safer communities, and a more affordable Philadelphia. Our efforts are supported by everyday people like you who give what they can, whenever they can, because they want to see a safer, more prosperous, equitable Philadelphia that works for all of us. If you’d like to donate to Helen and help elect her as Philadelphia’s next Mayor, click here:

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