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Benicia Teachers AssociationBenicia Firefighters Association Local 1186Solano County Democratic Central CommitteeSolano Association of RealtorsBenicia Police Officers AssociationBill Dodd, California State SenatorMonica Brown, Solano County SupervisorElizabeth Patterson, Mayor, BeniciaSteve Young, Vice Mayor, BeniciaTom Campbell, City of Benicia - Council MemberChristina Strawbridge, Former and current candidate for City CouncilDr. Lily Ploski, former candidate for CA State Superintendent for Public Education
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My Top 3 Priorities
If i am elected I will bring transparency to the budget process
I will make sure the employees of the district are respected
I will make sure CTE classes are seen as important.
Experience
Biography
I have been a public school teacher for 25 years. I have coarched high school basketball and volleyball along with football at Bencia High. I have coached youth sports in town for ten years. I have taught every subect at the junior high level. I have been on my districts teacher bargaining team for over 16 years and I have a solid knowledge of school budgets. I feel I will be a great addition to the benicia school board.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I feel that the people in the district that do the lion share of the work have been disrespcted in this district. We need to have budget priorities that keep the money closest to the classroom. Instead of making a large bank account a priority we will make using the money to help educate the students a priority.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Fair and Equitable contract for our teachers and staff.
School safety. Teachers should never be armed at school. We need to work on mental health issues, bullying, and the rise in suicide rates to help our youth.
Expanding the arts programs and bringing back vocational/trade classes to give options to those students that don't want to follow a 4-year college path. We need to teach the entire student body, not just a portion.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Retired Elementary School Librarian
Committee Member, Benicia Tourism Committee — Appointed position (2017–current)
Classified Union Representative in the Newhall School District, Newhall School District — Elected position (2008–2011)
Co-Secretary, Newhall School District — Elected position (2008–2011)
Biography
Sheri Zada is a retired elementary school librarian, and was union rep in the Newhall School District. She also worked with special needs students and was the Alumni & Special Events Coordinator at College of the Canyons.
Sheri raised two boys in Southern California who have since graduated college and are working in the bay area. She moved here with her husband of almost 37 years – 4 years ago and is proud to call Benicia home.
Sheri currently volunteers at our local elementary schools, Benicia Fire Museum and is on the City of Benicia Tourism Committee.
Sheri organized the Benicia March for Our Lives that attracted 1,500 people to Benicia to stand up against gun violence in our schools.
Who supports this candidate?
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Benicia Teachers Association
Organizations (4)
Benicia Firefighters Association Local 1186
Solano County Democratic Central Committee
Solano Association of Realtors
Benicia Police Officers Association
Elected Officials (5)
Bill Dodd, California State Senator
Monica Brown, Solano County Supervisor
Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor, Benicia
Steve Young, Vice Mayor, Benicia
Tom Campbell, City of Benicia - Council Member
Individuals (2)
Christina Strawbridge, Former and current candidate for City Council
Dr. Lily Ploski, former candidate for CA State Superintendent for Public Education
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My Top 3 Priorities
Transparency of the School District's finances, easily accessible and in very simple terms
Social and Emotional Education Pre-k through 12th grade
Fundamental education, trades, financial education (college grants, FICO, credit, etc.)
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My Top 3 Priorities
School Safety
Mental Health Awareness and Support
College and Career Pathways
Who supports this candidate?
Organizations (1)
BWOPA Solano/Napa Chapter,
Elected Officials (2)
Dana Dean-Solano County Board of Education Trustee-Area 3
