Contributed photo _ Gloria Johnson, left, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, endorsed Heather McClendon for State House District 30 on Monday.
Like McClendon, Johnson has spent her career as a special educator, advocating for the children who need it the most.
Tennessee House 30 Candidate Heather McClendon (D-Belvoir) proudly accepted the endorsement of U.S. Senate Candidate Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) Monday. Johnson, a special education teacher and famed member of the ‘Tennessee Three,’ noted McClendon’s experience and spirit as reasons she chose to back her campaign.
“Tennessee needs a strong fighter like Heather McClendon, a single mother of three, a school psychologist, and a cancer survivor,” said Rep. Johnson. “She will fight for our families just as she has for hers because she understands the struggles our families face daily.”
In her five years serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Johnson, who was recently endorsed by The Chattanooga Times, has been an advocate for the sensible gun laws 70 percent of Tennesseans agree that we need and for more funding for public education. Tennessee ranks 45th in the nation in per-student spending and 44th in the nation for teacher pay.
“I have admired Representative Johnson’s energy and service to our state for years and I am honored to have her support,” said McClendon. “Representative Johnson is one of the few voices in the General Assembly today who speaks up for what everyday Tennesseans really want – quality healthcare, good schools, and housing that’s affordable to them. I’m looking forward to working with Gloria to solve these issues when we send her to Washington on November 5.”
ABOUT HEATHER McCLENDON:
Heather McClendon is a school psychologist, a cancer survivor and a proud single mom to three incredible children. Raised in North Georgia, Heather grew up with strong values of self-respect and respect for others, instilled by her parents and grandparents, who encouraged her to think critically about the world around her.
As a school psychologist, Heather has spent her career working to find solutions for students and families. Her personal journey, including attending graduate school while raising her young children and surviving a potentially life-threatening cancer, gives her a deep understanding of the struggles faced by hardworking Tennesseans. Heather is committed to bringing her compassionate, solution-oriented approach to the state legislature to make a meaningful difference for District 30 and all of Tennessee
