Ayanna Crawford, a past educator, current aide to a state representative and owner of a small business, is challenging long-term School Committee member Peter M. Murphy for the District 4 seat this year.

Ahead of Tuesday, The Republican reached out to all candidates for the opposed School Committee seats to answer a short questionnaire.

The Republican is publishing the candidates’ answers to the questions online and in print. Find more candidates and responses at masslive.com/topic/election .

Name : Ayanna C. Crawford

Address: 48 Champlain St., Indian Orchard

Profession : Chief of staff for state Rep. Orlando Ramos

Position running for : District 4, Wards 2 and 8 School Committee

Introductory statement : A lifelong resident of Springfield, Ayanna Crawford is also personally m

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