Bridget Ziegler, 32, the incumbent appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, is a new mother, an insurance representative for a Sarasota company and a fireball of youthful enthusiasm for education.

 

By virtue of her age, Ziegler has the thinnest CV and could be regarded as the least qualified of the four candidates. But that’s also an advantage. Her lack of experience — along with her passion and fearlessness — means she is uninhibited in challenging the status quo and establishment. She represents the next generation of parents and students, and that perspective is a fresh addition to the board.

 

Too often government bodies become tired and stale. They need someone to rouse the rabble, to help push an organization to the next level. Ziegler would do that well. As the appointed incumbent, she has already started.

 

...we strongly endorse the idea of a youthful, challenge-authority board member like Ziegler.