COLUMBIA, MD: Janet Siddiqui M.D. announces her candidacy for the Howard County Board of Education. Her Public announcement will be on June 14, 2006 at 5:00 pm at the Pfieffers Corner School House. She will be joined by her supporters and elected officials including Howard County Executive Jim Robey, School Board Member and former Chairwoman Courtney Watson, State Senator Allan Kittleman at her announcement and kick-off event.

When: Wednesday June 14, 2006 at 5pm
Where: Pfieffer's Corner School House
6145 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD (across from Rockburn Elementary)

Confirmed dignitaries include:
- County Executive James Robey
- Senator Allan Kittleman
- School Board member Courtney Watson
- County Council Chair Chris Merdon
- School Board Member Diane Mikulis
- School Board Member Mary Kay Sigity

Dr. Siddiqui is a 20-year Howard County resident and lives in Clarksville with her husband and three children. Two of her children are currently enrolled in Howard County schools and her oldest recently graduated from Atholton High School. A practicing pediatrician for 15 years, she has been a member of the PTA, the Howard County Public School System Anti-Bullying Task Force, and was recently appointed by Governor Erlich to serve on the Patuxent River Commission.

Dr. Siddiqui's commitment to improving the lives of children is reflected in the priorities she seeks to address if elected:
A child's health and wellness is a strong indicator of performance which is why she will focus on Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Internet Safety, and Peer Relationships and Learning Behaviors
She will work to bridge academic excellence countywide by ensuring equity and achievement for all Howard County children.
A child's environment is an integral part of his or her Education which is why she will work to strengthen the ties between community, home, and school by working with nonprofit groups and community organizations.