Although T'wina's husband is currently serving out of state, it is truly an honor for their family to call this community home. T'wina Franklin is a PTSA board member, educator, small business owner and coach with nearly a decade of experience working with students around our region. With three children currently in University Place schools, T'wina knows how to keep to the district's high standard
s and University Place's reputation for having great schools. Giving back to the community is also a large part of T'wina's passion. She works as an instructor for Metropolitan Development Council's College Bound Scholars program, which supports student leaders as they prepare for college. T'wina co-founded Ladies First three years ago, an in school and after school program dedicated to empowering and encouraging young women and building community. T'wina attended University of Puget Sound, where she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and her undergraduate degree. She serves on the board of Statewide Poverty Action Network and has coached kids for more than ten years. T'wina was also awarded both the PTA Golden Acorn Award and the WASA Community Leadership Award in 2014. Vote for T'wina Franklin on November 3, 2020
