The Stafford County School Board appointed a new member to represent the Griffis-Widewater District following the abrupt resignation of Emily Fallon, who was elected to the position in November 2015.
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On May 31, 2016, the Stafford County School Board appointed Melissa Y. Ayres to represent the Griffis-Widewater District as the area’s School Board member.
The appointment was due to the resignation of the previous Griffis-Widewater School Board member. Ms. Ayres will serve in this role until the outcome of the November 8, 2016,
Special Election as set forth in the Writ of Election entered by the Stafford County Circuit Court. Nine applicants submitted interest in serving and four candidates were interviewed on Tuesday evening.
“The Board is so pleased to have Ms. Ayres join us as the representative of the Griffis-Widewater District,” said School Board Chair Holly Hazard. “The Board was impressed with the credentials and commitment to the school community of each of the applicants. Ms. Ayres’ deliberative approach to decision-making and her military and business backgrounds will serve her well as she transitions into this important community position.”
Ms. Ayres is a resident of Stonebridge at Widewater subdivision and her daughter attends Widewater Elementary School. She is employed at Quality Technology Inc., headquartered in Largo, Maryland, and serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in Tucson, Arizona.
In her letter of interest for the position, Ms. Ayres stated, “It is very important for Stafford to continue to have a strong school system to help its constituents and leaders address many of our social and economic issues. As a parent and a professional, I am eager to address this broad range of children’s issues with my skills of the Stafford School Board.”
