Picture of Jackie McDonnough, Democrat running for School Board, to represent Richmond, Virginia's 6th District. Close-up of a smiling woman with brown, shoulder-length sisterlocks, wearing a pink and white striped button-down shirt.

“I have over thirty years of experience as an education professor and public school teacher with a PhD in educating diverse students.

But I am running because I am a mom, grandmother, and aunt of RPS students. I feel strongly about quality schools with clean air and a stable teacher workforce for all children.” 

— Dr. Jackie

Meet Dr. Jackie McDonnough

Learn about Dr. Jackie's experience as an educator
Jackie McDonnough, candidate for Richmond School Board, is an avid home gardener.

Jackie’s Vision for the 6th 

  • Our education system is improving, but still unequal.

    Education reform should be student-oriented, not profit-minded for outsider private corporations.

  • Teachers’ working conditions are our students’ learning conditions.

    Our schools improve when our teachers have a voice in their workplace.

    We all deserve to work and learn in adequate, mold-free buildings.

    • There is no place for ICE in our schools. 

    • We need to prioritize lowering staffing ratios, spending public funds on public goods, and supporting our ever-changing student body.

Read more about Jackie’s vision for our schools!

Election Day is November 3rd, 2026

Early voting is September 18th through October 31st

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