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In 2011, Boffy received the endorsement of [[Governor]] [[Bobby Jindal]], who in 2015 withdrew his support for the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative, of which Boffy is a steadfast backer.<ref name=nola/> Her opponent, fellow Republican Michael Wade "Mike" Kreamer (born January 1960), also of Lafayette,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=2943694|title=Michael Kreamer, January 1960|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=October 30, 2015}}</ref> opposes Common Core<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/flipbese|title=Flip BESE|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=November 2, 2015}}</ref> and disagrees with Boffy on teacher evaluations, charter schools, and student grading procedures as well.<ref name=katc/> A long-term educator, Kreamer is the principal of St. Martinville Senior High School in St. Martinville in St. Martin Parish. He expresses alarm over the continuing exodus of teachers from [[State school|public schools]]. In an interview, Kreamer  noted his lengthy work hours as a principal: "I see how the policies that have been put into place over the past four years impact students, teachers, parents, and the system ... I think on the state board of education we need someone who is in the trenches every day to make decisions."<ref name=katc>{{cite web|url=http://www.katc.com/story/30330269/two-candidates-vying-for-district-7-bese-seat?clienttype=mobile|title=Two candidates vying for District 7 BESE seat|publisher=KATC (TV)||location=[[Lafayette, Louisiana]]|accessdate=November 15, 2015}}</ref>

In 2011, Boffy received the endorsement of [[Governor]] [[Bobby Jindal]], who in 2015 withdrew his support for the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative, of which Boffy is a steadfast backer.<ref name=nola/> Her opponent, fellow Republican Michael Wade "Mike" Kreamer (born January 1960), also of Lafayette,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=2943694|title=Michael Kreamer, January 1960|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=October 30, 2015}}</ref> opposes Common Core<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/flipbese|title=Flip BESE|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=November 2, 2015}}</ref> and disagrees with Boffy on teacher evaluations, charter schools, and student grading procedures as well.<ref name=katc/> A long-term educator, Kreamer is the principal of St. Martinville Senior High School in St. Martinville in St. Martin Parish. He expresses alarm over the continuing exodus of teachers from [[State school|public schools]]. In an interview, Kreamer  noted his lengthy work hours as a principal: "I see how the policies that have been put into place over the past four years impact students, teachers, parents, and the system ... I think on the state board of education we need someone who is in the trenches every day to make decisions."<ref name=katc>{{cite web|url=http://www.katc.com/story/30330269/two-candidates-vying-for-district-7-bese-seat?clienttype=mobile|title=Two candidates vying for District 7 BESE seat|publisher=KATC (TV)|location=[[Lafayette, Louisiana]]|accessdate=November 15, 2015}}</ref>

In the primary held on October 24, 2015, Boffy, the board secretary-treasurer,<ref>{{cite web|url=

In the primary held on October 24, 2015, Boffy, the board secretary-treasurer,<ref>{{cite web|url=