Member, Trustee Area 3 — Santa Cruz County Board of Education
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Monterey Bay Central Labor CouncilGreater Santa Cruz Federation of TeachersPajaro Valley Federation of TeachersSierra ClubPeople's Democratic ClubSanta Cruz for BernieSandy Brown, Santa Cruz City CouncilmemberPatty Threet, Trustee - Santa Cruz City SchoolsNora Hochman, Democratic Central CommitteeMark Stone, California AssemblymemberAbel Sanchez, Trustee - County Board of EducationBruce Van Allen, Trustee - County Board of EducationSue Roth, Trustee - County Board of EducationJane Barr, Trustee - County Board of EducationDana Sales, Trustee - County Board of EducationSheila Coonerty, Trustee - Santa Cruz City SchoolsMichael Watkins - Former County Superintendent of SchoolsLuis Alejo, Former California AssemblymemberJudith Frieda KriegerJeffrey SmedbergRick LonginottiGail JackCatharina MarloweMary DohertyMike BarsiNancy KrusoeFranco PicarellaBrian MurthaRon Pomerantz
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My Top 3 Priorities
Study and be aware of legislative actions and connect with state legislators on behalf of students in public schools.
Participate in deep discussions regarding distance learning and student's social needs.
Being responsive to students', parents' and community members' concerns about the schools.
Experience
Biography
Elected trustee in the Pajaro Valley USD (2000-20012); Elected trustee in County Office of Education (2012-current)
Taught in local public schools for 31 years as a bilingual speech and language specialist (1978-2009)
Attended San Jose State University as a graduate student (1975-1979)
Worked as a social worker and eligibility worker in the Santa Cruz Dept of Social Services (1973-1975)
I have 2 children who attended local public schools; I have 2 grandchildren, one of whom attends local public school.
Who supports this candidate?
Organizations (6)
Monterey Bay Central Labor Council
Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers
Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers
Sierra Club
People's Democratic Club
Santa Cruz for Bernie
Elected Officials (10)
Sandy Brown, Santa Cruz City Councilmember
Patty Threet, Trustee - Santa Cruz City Schools
Nora Hochman, Democratic Central Committee
Mark Stone, California Assemblymember
Abel Sanchez, Trustee - County Board of Education
Bruce Van Allen, Trustee - County Board of Education
Sue Roth, Trustee - County Board of Education
Jane Barr, Trustee - County Board of Education
Dana Sales, Trustee - County Board of Education
Sheila Coonerty, Trustee - Santa Cruz City Schools
Individuals (13)
Michael Watkins - Former County Superintendent of Schools
Luis Alejo, Former California Assemblymember
Judith Frieda Krieger
Jeffrey Smedberg
Rick Longinotti
Gail Jack
Catharina Marlowe
Mary Doherty
Mike Barsi
Nancy Krusoe
Franco Picarella
Brian Murtha
Ron Pomerantz
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I believe that public schools are one of the crucial elements in preparing young people for careers and for their participation in our society as active, informed voting members. Never expecting to run for office, I became interested in the work of school board trustees when I attended a public event at which teachers were encouraged to run for school boards.
Good schools make our communities stronger. Great schools are those in which diversity is considered a strength, in which each student's individuality is respected, and parents are always welcome to participate.
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