In The Daily Record’s special election section last week, Jim Moser was inadvertently omitted. In the section, each candidate was asked to provide some biographical information and answer three questions pertaining to their race. Moser is a teacher and is running for School Board Dist. 1.
A native of Jacksonville and a resident of Arlington, graduating from Terry Parker High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Jones College and graduated with cum laude honors. He then attended Jacksonville University and received a Certification in Education. Both of his parents were teachers in the Duval County public school system. He served in the United States Navy in which he worked at the Naval Academy and later was stationed at Pearl Harbor.
He is an educator and has worked in the Duval County public school district for the past 20 years. He has taught elementary, middle, and is currently teaching high school. He is a Technology teacher. He is a member of several education organizations. He was a “Teacher of the Year” finalist for the past several years and was inducted in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.”
He is married with one child who graduated from Jacksonville University.
Why are you running for this position?
Because as a school teacher, I am tired of all of the problems. The disruptions in the classroom, the violence in the schools, truancy is out of control, and the students are not getting the proper attention with academics. I want to focus on education instead of test-taking (standardized tests).
How will you address the problem of the failing schools?
We need to look at the successful schools and find out what is working for them and apply it to our failing schools. Also, improve attendance and discipline. Then provide the teachers with professional development workshops so they know how to help the students that are in need of individual assistance.
Should the Superintendent be elected by the people rather than by the board?
I think the superintendent’s position should be placed on the ballot. Look at the poor choices that have been made by the School Board with past superintendents. In the past 10 years, we have had six superintendents. Also, I think the superintendent’s salary is too high.