Steady leadership. Strong schools.
Every student.
Standing with Jen.
A coalition of Florida and Martin County leaders is standing with Jen for a second term — Governor Ron DeSantis, state legislators who know her record, the first responders who keep our communities safe, and local partners invested in every student.
Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida — reaffirmed 2026
Elected Officials
Senator Gayle Harrell
Florida State Senate
Representative Toby Overdorf
Florida House of Representatives
Representative John Snyder
Florida House of Representatives
Public Safety
Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association
Law enforcement association
Martin County Fire Fighters Union Local 2959
Professional firefighters
Supported by
Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast
Realtors association
An experienced voice for our community.
Jen Russell is a dedicated school board member of the Martin County School District, representing District 3, which includes Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and South Martin County.
Jen has become deeply involved in the local community, supporting organizations and initiatives that strengthen education and youth opportunities.
As a school board member, Jen is committed to academic excellence, responsible financial stewardship, and expanding opportunities for all students. She works collaboratively with educators, parents, and community leaders to ensure Martin County schools remain high-performing and focused on student success.
Board Chair 2023–24·Vice Chair 2022–23·FSBA Certified Board Member · 2023–2025·FSBA Advanced Certified Board Member · 2026·Hobe Sound
REAL. PROVEN. RESULTS.
Inside the year Martin County earned back the A — and the schools that climbed with it.
Martin County Schools' Letter Rating:
A
Martin County's first district-wide 'A' grade since pre-COVID, on the FDOE 2024–25 grades. Jen served as Board Chair during 2023–24, the year of the FAST gains that fed the grade.
School Grades Rising
B → A
Crystal Lake Elementary
D → C
Warfield Elementary
C → B
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle
C → A
Indiantown Middle
C → B
Murray Middle
B → A
Jensen Beach High
Across the district, Algebra 1 proficiency moved from 32% to 67% — with Indiantown Middle at 97%, the highest in MCSD.
By the Numbers
A
District grade, 2024–25
FDOE — first since pre-COVID
$51,300
Starting teacher salary
Highest on the Treasure Coast · ratified Oct 7, 2025
$588.98M
Capital cut, not operations.
FY 2025–26 budget at 5.177 mills · 9.6% lower YoY · 1.47% below rollback
FSBA Advanced
Certified Board Member
Florida School Boards Association · 2026
Community Leader
- Community input on the docket before the vote, not after.
- Locally controlled — every student, every school.
Boards
Board Member · Ex Officio
Education Foundation of Martin County
Since November 2022
Board Member
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
Since January 2023
Director
Kiwanis of Indiantown
Since October 2024
Councils
Council Member
Indiantown High School Advisory Council
Since 2023
Policy Council Member
Martin County Head Start
Since November 2022
School Board Representative
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Volunteering
Classroom volunteer
Martin County schools
Various capacities
Angel Mom
Place of Hope of the Treasure Coast
Since 2022
Youth of the Year Judge
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
Member
100 Women Who Care of Martin/Palm Beach
Recent Recognition
2025
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Education Impact Award
2026
Riverbend Academy
Volunteer of the Year
FSBA Emerging Leader DistinctionGraduate of LEADERship Class 33
Issues
What Jen stands for.
Five commitments, each tied to a school, a teacher, a number, or a budget line — the work across every Martin County school, and what comes next.
Fiscal Responsibility
Every dollar in the public's budget should trace to a classroom, a student, or a school. Jen believes teachers, transportation, and capital should always be protected. Transparent, line by line.
Investing in Teachers
Jen believes teachers play an extremely crucial role in children's education from Pre-K to university levels. Jen will continue to advocate for increased classroom resources and raising teacher pay so Martin County can preserve and attract the best educators available for its students.
Academic Outcomes for Every Student
I am proud to have served on a board that worked together to support school-improvement initiatives and strong academic achievement, helping Martin County Schools earn back their A rating. I'll keep building on what's working, school by school, student by student.
Workforce and Pathways
South Fork's signature programs in Building Construction, Landscape & Turfgrass, and Veterinary Assisting — plus aerospace, welding, and medical tech across Martin County's 23+ CTE academies. Dual-enrollment college credit during high school. Every student graduates with a plan: enrolled, enlisted, or employed.
Safe, Steady Schools
Jen has championed strong academic standards, transparent operations, and campuses families can rely on.
Tell Jen what matters most to you.
A short survey: rank the issues, share where you're connected, and let Jen know how she can earn your vote.
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