With our budget cuts it is time to bring a common sense approach to our educational system and enhance communication between the public and the school system.” -CAROL OYENARTE

Work Experience

  • Alachua County realtor for more than 20 years
  • Cox Communications Educational Coordinator

Community Involvement

  • Graduate of Leadership Gainesville
  • Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and CEO
  • Chair of the Education Council

Member

  • Alachua County Teacher of the Year Founding Member
  • Chain Reaction/March of Dimes
  • Girls Place Operations Board past president
  • Girls Place Foundation Board
  • Reichert House volunteer
  • Project Graduation volunteer
  • Corner Drug Store volunteer

Family

  • Lifetime Alachua County resident
  • Three sons all graduated from Alachua County schools
  • Active in PTA, and SAC
  • Mentor and Volunteer
  • Husband, Michael, Alachua County teacher for more than 30 years
  • Son, Tony, Director of Camp Crystal
  • Five fabulous grandchildren (pictured right)
"Please vote in the August 24, 2010 election. We only have one opportunity to educate our children –
We MUST do it right!"
Sincerely,
CAROL OYENARTE