As someone who has spent the last 15 years as a teacher and education administrator, Wendy McNamara has seen first hand what works and what doesn’t to help Hoosier students.  That’s valuable experience that will go a long way in the Indiana House of Representatives.

Perhaps most importantly, Wendy understands children today need educational options that fit their individual needs and desires.  As the Director of the Early College High School, she currently works to help students both prepare for college and earn college credits while still in high school.  That early start will be highly beneficial in helping the next generation of Hoosier leaders get a head start on their careers.

Wendy has also been recognized numerous times by her education peers for her outstanding work helping students.  Most recently, she was recognized by the Indiana Council for Economic Education as the Lawrence Senesh Administrator of the Year. She has been in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and received the Bosse Teacher of the Year Award, 2001 – 2002 and the Indiana National Guard Nighthawk Educator Award in both 2000 and 2006.

If we really want to move the needle on education reform in Indiana, we need to send more educators like Wendy to the State House.  You can learn more about her and her campaign at www.WendyMac2010.com.