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Steven D. Tannehill
6,369 votes
25.17%
- Occupation: School Board Trustee
- Financial Services Executive
- MBA UC Berkeley
- 14 yr Santa Clarita Resident
- Married with 3 children, ages 16, 14, 10
- AYSO Youth Soccer Coach / Referee
- Boy Scout Troop 888 Advancement Chair
Priorities:
- Insure NSD Pgms remain at the highest levels
- Negotiate agreements that insure fully funded schools accompany new developments
- Insure that teachers and staff have the best available tools and working conditions
J. Michael McGrath
6,130 votes
24.22%
- Occupation: Investment Advisor/Parent
Robert N. Jensen, Jr.
4,959 votes
19.60%
- Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Steve E. Lunetta
4,084 votes
16.14%
- Occupation: Scientist
- Former School Board Member, IL
- Measure K Citizen's Oversight Committe
- SELPA Chair, 2 years
- BS, MS Univ. of Calif., Chemistry, MBA Lake Forest
- Lab Manager, Pharmavite LLC, in San Fernando
- Parent of 3 boys, all educated in the district, youngest is 6th grader at Meadows
Priorities:
- TEACHERS are a high priority and must be valued. We need to find new ways of finding common ground between teachers and the district.
- SPECIAL EDUCATION is not a burden to the district but an opportunity for excellence. We need better inter- and intra-district coordination.
- FREEDOM OF SPEECH for religion, when held within federal and state guidelines is good and desirable.
Wendy Joanne Zinn
3,763 votes
14.87%
- Occupation: CPA/Publisher
- Bachelor's Degree in Business from USC
- Currently obtaining Master's in Education from CSU San Bernardino
- Board Member, Santa Clarita Valley Association for the Gifted & Talented
- Board Member, SCV Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation
- Editorial Assistant for e-journal "Wisdom in Education."
- Publisher of award-winning children's book, "The Sleepy Little Star."
Priorities:
- Stress high standards, core values, quality instruction and a relevant curriculum are essential ingredients for students to maximize their potential.
- Provide a safe, motivating environment is critical so children can grow and become responsible citizens.
- All Children to Their Potential!
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- Newhall School District
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