Dr. Sue Woltanski has filed for re-election to the Monroe County School Board, District 5.
First elected in 2018, Woltanski has been a steady, student-focused leader, working to ensure every child in the Florida Keys has access to a high-quality public education.
A retired pediatrician and longtime education advocate, Woltanski combines professional expertise, compassion and community commitment in her service on the school board. A mother of two Coral Shores High School graduates, she has spent more than a decade championing the needs of students, educators, and families.
“I’m proud of the progress we’ve made—and I’m committed to protecting and strengthening our public schools for all our Keys kids,” said Dr. Woltanski.
Under her leadership, Monroe County has achieved A-rated district status, with impressive learning gains across all schools. She has spearheaded initiatives that support the “Whole Child,” expand mental health services, strengthen arts and career education programs, and raise teacher pay through successful renewal of local tax referendums. Woltanski’s leadership has been recognized statewide, earning her the Florida School Boards Association President’s Award in 2024.
As she seeks a final term, Dr. Woltanski’s priorities include:
• Focusing on students: Promoting learning, creativity, and reducing unnecessary testing and screen time.
• Supporting teachers: Ensuring educators are respected, fairly compensated, and able to live in the communities they serve.
• Strengthening mental health supports: Expanding the Whole Child approach and school-based counseling services.
• Fiscal responsibility: Maintaining high performance with efficient, transparent use of local tax dollars.
“Our schools thrive when the community works together,” Woltanski said. “With your support, we can continue to build a strong future for our Keys kids.”
The school board election will be held on Aug. 18, 2026. Monroe County School Board races are nonpartisan and countywide, meaning all registered voters in Monroe County can cast a ballot in this election.
Visit www.woltanski4schools.com (coming soon) or email woltanski4schools@gmail.com to learn more about Dr. Woltanski’s campaign.
