Linda Costello, 63
Ormond Beach
Retired Social Worker
Challenger
Q. What do you see as the biggest issue for the office you are seeking?
A. First and foremost, we must create a pathway to success for every student; whatever it takes.
Q. What are your qualifications for the office you are seeking?
Stay-at-home mom - still an honorable profession, master's degree in social work from Florida State University.
Owned a counseling business
Our Children First - worked with at-risk families and children.
Parent-Caregiver Child Advocate of the Year Award.
Homeschooler - my greatest joy.
Q. If you win, what's the first issue you will tackle?
A. I will find out from all the principals in my district what they need to help every teacher succeed in helping every student achieve his or her maximum potential. Then I will work to identify and provide all the resources needed to accomplish that goal.
Q. If you lose, will you continue in politics?
A. I do not have plans to continue in politics at this time. I do, however, plan to stay engaged in helping Volusia County Students become no. 1 in academic achievement.