Editor, Gazette-Journal:Vote for Linda Gerhold Hodges for a fourth term on the Mathews County School Board. She has proven through her accomplishments on the board, her multifaceted professional work, and her many contributions in our community, that she is the best candidate. For all of her adult life, she has selflessly worked in a profession that required specialized education, collaboration and compassion for helping children and adults. Linda’s education and experience prepared her to be a school board member; nonetheless, her authenticity, ability to use and locate available resources, calmness, clear and concise communication, and her engagement with families and organizations in our community are remarkable attributes.During the years I worked alongside Linda on the Mathews School Board, I observed her ability to engage board members in conversations that were often difficult to have due to differing opinions. She kept us focused on goals set by the board based on the needs of ...