Suffolk School Board, Holy Neck Borough · Virginia 2026 General Election

Wendy M. VanHosen

No party listed

Pastor; retired school principal

The gist

Supports industry and college partnerships for career readiness.
Proposes new approaches to reduce teacher shortages.
Supports preparing students for an AI-driven world.

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Supports industry and college partnerships for career readiness.
How to vote in Suffolk: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
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“Continued partnerships with industry leaders and post-secondary educators will prove crucial to this effort.”
Proposes new approaches to reduce teacher shortages.
How to vote in Suffolk: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
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“we must continue to consider creative ways to shrink teacher shortages while ensuring that teachers are equipped to meet the needs of all students.”
Supports preparing students for an AI-driven world.
How to vote in Suffolk: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
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“the preparation of students for an AI driven world, and the readiness of students for careers beyond high school graduation.”

DawnMarie Brittingham

No party listedIncumbent

Suffolk School Board member; educational therapist

The gist

Supports an independent forensic audit of school finances.
Supports Robert's Rules of Order for board procedures.
Supports stronger special education and literacy intervention.
Pledges detailed financial reporting and stronger internal controls.
Supported adopting Virginia's model policies on student and parent rights.In office

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Supports an independent forensic audit of school finances.
Dr. DawnMarie Brittingham | Suffolk School Board | HolyNeck
Campaign website · Brittingham for Schools · brittingham4schools.com
“I also pressed for an independent forensic audit examining purchase cards, accounts payable, cash handling, banking practices”
Supports Robert's Rules of Order for board procedures.
Dr. DawnMarie Brittingham | Suffolk School Board | HolyNeck
Campaign website · Brittingham for Schools · brittingham4schools.com
“I have also supported adopting Robert's Rules of Order and providing parliamentary training”
Supports stronger special education and literacy intervention.
How to vote in Suffolk: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“I will continue advocating for focused intervention, stronger special education supports, highly qualified educators, fiscal accountability”
Pledges detailed financial reporting and stronger internal controls.
Dr. DawnMarie Brittingham | Suffolk School Board | HolyNeck
Campaign website · Brittingham for Schools · brittingham4schools.com
“I will continue advocating for detailed financial reporting, stronger internal controls, independent review, transparent program funding”
Supported adopting Virginia's model policies on student and parent rights.
Dr. DawnMarie Brittingham | Suffolk School Board | HolyNeck
Campaign website · Brittingham for Schools · brittingham4schools.com
“supporting the adoption of Virginia's Model Policies concerning the privacy, dignity, and rights of students and parents.”