Where every school is safe, inclusive and a positive place for learning.

Josh listens to the ideas of our parents, teachers and community and will take action. Josh's ideas include:

• Reducing Overcrowded Schools - Josh will advocate for needed funding to construct new schools and he will introduce new ideas to help reduce class size

• Expecting Success for All Students - Parents, teachers, staff and the Frederick community are all partners in creating exceptional achievement for all students. Josh will both listen and collaborate so students can achieve academic success and be ready to launch after graduation

• Creating Economic Opportunities - Expand FCPS' Career Technology Center (CTC) training classes and eliminate the waiting list to get in; expand access for All students to IB, engineering programs and the arts

• Prioritizing School Safety - Josh will work together to improve pedestrian school crossings for students; ensure school environments are safe, welcoming and inclusive for all students

• Retaining and Attracting Talented Teachers and Staff - Josh will support initiatives that help ensure we retain and attract talented professional educators

• Expanding Mental Health Resources for our Students - Josh will advocate for expanded student mental and behavioral health resources

Josh wants to ensure that all students have the tools and support to succeed and be ready to launch after graduation.

Josh and his wife, Katie Nash, are a proud FCPS family of five. Josh, Katie and their three teenagers enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring the many cool and fun things that our region offers.

Josh combines his extensive experience with action to get results. He spent 15 years in the tech sector before founding a nonprofit focused on closing the digital divide, and as a former Alderman (city council) and community leader, Josh has:

✓ Organized support for the construction of a full-sized gym and recreation center as part of a new elementary school

✓ Advocated (one of many parents) to improve the latest FCPS redistricting process

✓ Testified for US Route 15 safety upgrades and US Route 40 pedestrian & bus projects

✓ Chairs the County’s Transportation Services Advisory Commission that helps to advocate for better transit, safer streets and additional bike/pedestrian access

✓ Serves on the PTSA at Frederick High School, helping to organize restaurant fundraiser nights

✓ Helps support local initiatives that helps ensure households have access to needed computers, affordable high-speed internet and digital skills training

✓ Served on the Frederick City Council and supported funding for after-school arts programming at several elementary schools

✓ Led local volunteer community stream and park cleanups

✓ Volunteer member of the Frederick High School PTSA