Letter to the editor: Marilyn Crosby- Oct. 2 . The following letter to the editor is strictly my own opinion and in no way reflects that of any other individuals. I have known State Senator Roy Dyson in several capacities. I first met him when he was a United States Congressman and I was a social studies teacher at Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy. I took my eighth graders to visit his capitol office each year. My students were overjoyed as they huddled around his desk and had their pictures taken with him on the capitol steps. Roy loved the students. When Roy became a state senator, my students visited his office in Annapolis. Significantly, he cosponsored the bill that established the Maryland Public Charter School Program. St. Mary’s County’s Chesapeake Public Charter School (CPCS), the first in Southern Maryland, resulted from this law. This public school currently serves grades kindergarten through eighth grade in a unique program of study. It has a long waiting list and students are chosen by lottery. For more information go to http://schools.smcps.org/cpcs. Senator Dyson has excellent constituent services. I have sent my family, friends and the public in general to him when they have concerns. He is everything a representative should be. When my mother in law was in a long term care facility an issue arose that could have affected her safety. Senator Dyson was able to obtain a ruling from the state Attorney General that clarified the level of care to which she was entitled. Thank you Roy for the efforts you put forth for all of us! Marilyn Crosby -Board of Education