Trent Vallandingham announces Jefferson City Board of Education bid

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Trent Vallandingham announced his bid for the Jefferson City Board of Education in a Wednesday press release.

Vallandingham is the second person this week to announce their candidacy. Michelle Rodemeyer announced her bid earlier this week. Three seats on the board are up for election. Candidates can begin filing across the state on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The release says Vallandingham is a lifelong Jefferson City resident and graduated from Jefferson City High School in 2002. The release says both of his parents were teachers and he is married to an educator who has worked as a teacher and administrator.

He works in medical device sales with Arthrex, which he claims gives him “a strong background in communication, teamwork and problem-solving,” according to the release.

Focuses of his campaign include ensuring a high-quality education for students, representing the community and supporting teachers and staff “by championing the resources, respect, and leadership they need to thrive,” according to the release.