Dr. Christina Martinez Duran has an extensive resume as an educator, administrator, auditor, and educational consultant for both traditional and charter public schools. She’s running in the March 3 LAUSD school board primary election to represent Board District 5, which includes Southeast and Northeast Los Angeles. She holds an undergraduate degree in accounting, a master degree in reading and language arts, and a doctorate in educational leadership and administration; and she’s credentialed as a reading specialist, administrator, and bilingual multiple subject educator. She has also worked as a special projects director for Compton Unified School District, which included parent advocacy projects. She volunteers her time evaluating schools seeking WASC [Western Association of Schools and Colleges] accreditation.

I am a committed Democrat who believes public education should provide a high quality academic experience with measurable outcomes and supportive programs to help all students excel. I believe in a fair and equitable educational system that places the needs of students ahead of politics and special interests. My view is that teachers need greater recognition and resources, including training, to allow them to advance student gains and boost graduation rates that lead to greater enrollment into higher learning institutions.