Don Rickard for Board of Education | District 6
Don Rickard for Board of Education | District 6
Don Rickard for Board of Education | District 6
Don Rickard for Board of Education | District 6
Priorities
What are Great Schools?
Justice, at the very least, is great schools for students
Resourcing our teachers with what they need to be successful
Challenging our students to be their very best
Giving our students the paths to flourish
Listening to parents…
The great city of Montgomery will flourish
A Board Of Education Board Member must...
Resource and Support Teachers
BOE members must consistently SUPPORT the teachers. As a father of a teacher, I know that fair compensation, support and adequate resources are vital.
Be Accountable and Straight-Forward
To the community, to our schools.
Serve and Lead by Example
Guard, Guide and Govern the teachers and the community in order to allow growth, structure
Advocate for What’s Possible
Provide the resources and support so that each school can achieve its potential.
Celebrate The Great Things
What is already happening in our schools. Let the community know how we are already moving forward.
Education Has Always Been Important To Me
I attended public schools K-12
I have a Masters in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology from the Ohio State University
I pursued a PhD in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Leadership from Michigan State University before I left to go into business here in Montgomery
After 33 years together my business partner and I sold Brewbaker Motors in 2023
I am involved as a coach with our young people
Served on and led many local boards (education) and several state task forces
Carol and I have been married for 37 years, she has an education emphasis with a Fine Arts degree from Vanderbilt and a Masters in Education from UAB. She has been a teacher.