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Nancy A. Thomas
3159 votes
27.6%
- Occupation: Engineer, Contributions Manager
- Supervised a team of professionals to implement Hewlett-Packard's K-12 Education Initiatives
- Managed a $1 million operating budget, and a $5 million contributions budget
- Board member of Resource Area for Teachers, RAFT. Board member for BSCS, Biological Sciences Curriculum Study.
- Outstanding Administrator award from the California Science Teachers Association. Frederick D. Patterson Award from the United Negro College Fund.
- Past member of the California Science Project Advisory Board. Panelist for the recent California Science Adoption
- Experienced in strategic planning, running meetings, working collaboratively
Priorities:
- Improve student skills in math and science
- Increase community support for our schools
- Focus on closing the achievement gap
Charlie Mensinger
2758 votes
24.1%
- Occupation: Senior Engineering Manager
- 17 year resident of Newark
- Three College Degrees: MBA, Engineering, and Mass Communication
- Married to science teacher at NMHS and life-long Newark Resident
- Four Children: three in NUSD schools and a baby who will...
- Member of Newark Schools Strategic Plan Steering Committee
- Endorsed by Newark Teachers Assoc; Mayor; Vice-Mayor; other City Officials and many Community Members
Priorities:
- Achieve high academic standards through a balanced curriculum focusing on achievement and character
- Promote accountability and strengthen parental involvement
- Strengthen relationship with teacher and classified staff in order to retain our world class employees
Courtney D. Vasquez
2081 votes
18.2%
Gretza Pazo
1851 votes
16.2%
Kelly R. Miller
1106 votes
9.7%
Jack R. Dane
473 votes
4.1%
- Occupation: Facilities Manager
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