Mathews County School Board member Jeanice Sadler has announced that she is seeking another four-year term on the board.

Sadler, 74, said she is running again because she is passionate about all students receiving a quality education. She said she will continue to focus on safety, excellent standard classes, dual enrollment, AP courses, workforce development, internships, and the proper application of IEP & 504 plans.

In addition, she said she is promoting the addition of a pure phonics program in elementary school, starting in kindergarten, in order to significantly improve students’ reading.

Sadler said she encourages the necessary steps to improve curriculum and instruction in order to increase students’ ability in mathematics and that she is a proponent of fair pay for teachers, eliminating course fees for students, and updating school facilities.

The application of restorative discipline instead of zero tolerance is another focus point for Sadler. She said that...