Yanin Cortes Shares Why She's Running for Gwinnett County School Board
Peachtree Corner resident and Cuban immigrant Yanin Cortes shares her journey from struggling with English in her first year in an American elementary school to running for the Gwinnett County School Board . Endorsed by local leaders, she highlights system strengths and challenges. Yanin is a talented singer, entrepreneur, and mother of three who stresses the importance of community support, clear policies, and continuous improvement to address new challenges. Listen in to hear more about this candidate and the upcoming election. Hosted by Rico Figliolini Resources: Yanin’s Campaign Website: https://yanin.org/ Timestamp: 00:00:00 - Yanin Cortes Runs for Gwinnett County School Board 00:01:41 - From Immigrant to Aspiring Musician 00:03:55 - From Music to Family and Entrepreneurship 00:05:48 - From Educator to Entrepreneur: A Diverse Journey 00:08:09 - Pursuing a Passion for Education and Community 00:10:12 - Celebrating Gwinnett County's Diverse School System 00:14:36 - Navigating Discipline and Safety Challenges in Schools 00:17:22 - The Role of the School Board: Oversight and Support 00:20:10 - Balancing Community Input and Systemic Realities 00:22:51 - Implementing Policies: Complexities and Challenges 00:24:29 - Improving School Safety and Restoring Trust 00:28:48 - Navigating Diversity in School Systems 00:31:50 - The Joys of Family, Community, and Running a Restaurant 00:35:17 - Advocating for Community and Children in School Board 00:37:57 - Importance of Voting for School Board