Christina 
Fattore Morgan

From my first kindergarten theatrical performance to shaking WVU President Gordon Gee’s hand at commencement, Morgantown has been the setting of my life’s greatest accomplishments and formative years. North Elementary School, Suncrest Middle School, Morgantown High School and West Virginia University introduced me to educators who believed in me and set me free to explore my academic and personal interests.

One of those outstanding educators and mentors is on the ballot for the Monongalia County Board of Education. Dr. Christina Fattore Morgan is the role model that I wished other professors and administrators would ask for guidance, and I write this letter in strong support of her current campaign for a seat on the board.

My success in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and as a winner of multiple competitive scholarships, including the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship and Critical Language Scholarship, is attributed to the self-confidence, mental adaptability and empathy-building skills that Dr. Fattore embodied.

Dr. Fattore cultivated an ambiance in which each student felt safe, comfortable and encouraged to share her viewpoint. I remember multiple instances in which she came up with a proposal or strategy that revitalized the class and made our opinions heard.

Dr. Fattore has a deep understanding of how local and state policies impact the daily experience in the classroom, and her expertise would be an asset to ensure that all children and parents in Monongalia County feel safe, represented and supported by the educational system. Simply put, she does what makes sense for all students, not just a select few with the most power or ability. With Dr. Fattore’s voice added to the mix, Monongalia County will continue to produce a diverse array of enthusiastic and well-equipped young professionals.

Christina White

Morgantown