Maria Keffler is a former middle and high school teacher and mother of three living in Arlington, Virginia. Keffler is one of the co-founders of the Arlington Parent Coalition, an organization formed in March of this year to hold public schools accountable to parents. The Arlington Parent Coalition is also working to equip and support parents toward keeping their kids safe in Arlington Public Schools. Keffler is the author of several books, including the young adult series "Drawn".