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Pat Hynes

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

2013: Pat Hynes' Goals for Fairfax Schools

Fairfax County School Board member shares visions for the new year.

As 2013 approaches, Patch has asked Fairfax County School Board members to share their goals and priorities for 2013. Member Pat Hynes' (Hunter Mill) goals run unedited below. As I finish my first year on the school board, I’m humbled by many debts of gratitude. Thank you to all those who helped me understand, were patient with my mistakes, who had the courage to advocate and the courage to move forward with faith. Thanks, especially, to the educators, who take good care of our children’s minds and hearts every day. Finally, thanks to The Patch for giving me this opportunity to look forward.  My five goals for the next year on school board - in no particular order because everything is crucial and should have been done yesterday - are: …

Friday, November 4, 2011

Video: Hynes, Linton Face Off In Hunter Mill Debate

Candidates answer questions about pensions, start time, honors courses at Vienna American Legion

Just five days before voters head to the polls for the Nov. 8 elections, Hunter Mill School Board candidates Pat Hynes and Nancy Linton faced off Thursday in a debate at Vienna's American Legion, sounding off on topics from school start times, to employee pensions and school board spending. The debate between the candidates, who are vying for the seat Stu Gibson has occupied for 16 years, included a few pointed moments rare to this race, as Linton, a Herndon resident, said some people she has spoken with felt Hynes was too close to Gibson and would not be able to ask the tough questions of central office's management, particularly, Superintendent Jack Dale. Hynes, who as a Fairfax County Public School teacher would be the board's lone …

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