-Announces Sherwood DuBose as his Campaign Manager; And commits to fight for more Black-Owned business contracting opportunities-

(Black PR Wire) “Forward, Focus, Fidelity … Edu 20/20.” This is the keen vision and campaign theme of Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, the epitome of trusted leadership. Dr. Holloway currently and proudly serves as member of the Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1, a position for which he is currently seeking re-election.

Dr. Holloway is not only for our community, but he’s from our community. A strong advocate for world-class education, Dr. Holloway’s Christian ethics, family values and desire to see every student thrive, are among the key elements that keeps him determined to make the most of every moment count.

“I have had the honor of serving this community for the last 40 years,” said Holloway. “I have worked the hardest on issues that directly affected our children. As your voice on the Miami-Dade County School Board, I will continue working hard to ensure that our children receive every available educational opportunity. They deserve nothing less! In addition, I am also committed to ensuring that the expenditure of board funds provides opportunities for our black-owned businesses to do business with the school district. At a minimum, opportunities must strongly reflect all segments of the community, and I will fight to ensure this as well.”

Noted community leader Sherwood DuBose is working hand-in-hand with Dr. Holloway and serves as his campaign manager. “We have one common goal – to get the most from our School Board representative for our kids and the businesses in our communities,” says DuBose. “For District 1, there is one person who continuously steps up to the plate and scores big for us – and that is Dr. Holloway. We are confident that he is the best person for the job and I am proud to help ensure he remains on the Miami-Dade County School Board.”

Key priorities for Dr. Holloway for District 1 include student achievement, student safety and security, advanced educational opportunities, parental involvement, and improved teacher quality. Dr. Holloway will also work strategically to ensure an equitable number of Black-owned businesses are receiving their fair share of business contracting opportunities with the school board, providing Black Business workshops and other round table sessions. “I know the value and importance of our Black and woman-owned businesses, who in essence represent the backbone of the district 1 community,” says Dr. Holloway. “It is a key and powerful message and one that I will continue to work for so all communities.”


Among his many accomplishments achieved in District 1, thus far include:

• Gained a 27% average increase in the graduation rate
• Developed a new high school building in North Miami and Carol City
• Developed independent parent council partnerships
• Started construction on a new building for Miami Norland Senior High, slated to open this year
• Spearheaded new Magnet Programs and IPrep offerings at Carol City and Norland Senior High Schools
• Implemented IPrep math courses at all middle schools District-wide
• Implemented new middle school international Baccalaureate program
• Successfully hosted the Annual Art Show for artistic students in the District
• Successfully improved the failing grades at all District 1 high schools
• Achieved growth in advanced academics, advanced placement, and dual enrollment opportunities.

The consummate professional, Wilbert “Tee” Holloway received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bethune Cookman College, where he also became a member of the Alpha Phi Omega and Omega Psi Phi fraternities. Holloway also attended Harvard University’s State and Local Government Executive Program in 2003. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including: A Doctors of Human Letter from Florida Memorial College; Volunteer of the Year Award from United Way of Dade County; and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Bethune Cookman College, to name a few.

For more information on the campaign to Re-Elect Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, please visit www.Tee4Kids.com. To make a contribution to the Campaign (contributions cannot exceed $1,000 per person or corporate entity), please mail your contribution to: The Campaign to Re-Elect Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1; P.O. Box 693561, Miami Gardens, Florida 33269.

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