Voter Information for Lonna Martinez
Santa Clara County, CA November 3, 1998 General
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Lonna Martinez

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Gilroy Unified School District; Trustee Area 1

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Teacher
  • 18 years as a leader in education (in Hollister), including classroom teacher, Mentor Teacher, Resource Teacher, Reading Resource, Vice Principal.
  • 17 years as a Gilroy community member.
  • Active with youth in the community through Big Sisters of America (named Big Sister of the Year for Santa Clara Co. in 1986).
  • Support my community in other ways, such as volunteering for the Garlic Festival and working for Rotary Club charity fundraisers.
  • B.A., Spanish, U.C. Davis, 1979; Teaching Credential, U.C. Davis, 1980; M.A., Administration and Supervision, San Jose State University, 1992.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Promote teamwork between the Board, the District, and the community to build relationships that support education.
  • Maintain the focus on quality instructional programs that are based on student needs.
  • Attract and maintain the most qualified staff, in order to ensure the success of the above two goals.
Key Endorsements
  • Don Gage, Santa Clara County Supervisor
Position Papers
Your Mother Always Said, "Listen to the Teacher!"
Every Board of Education needs an educator - here's why I am the most qualified.
Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: teacher@gilroy.com
Phone: (408) 842-5254
 Address:
7170 Utica Pl
Gilroy, CA 95020

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