- Occupation: Parent/Teacher
- Community College Journalism Professor for over 20 years
- Bachelor's Degree in Humanities from Sarah Lawrence College
- Master's Degree in Communication from UCSB
- President of SCCAC, the non-profit that raised more than $2 million for the Elings Aquatic Center at Dos Pueblos High School
- Member, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Capital Campaign Steering Committee
- Married to Jim Deacon for 26 years; parents of Dekker and Kyle Deacon, Goleta Valley Junior High and Dos Pueblos High School graduates
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Closing the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged students, English language learners and their more affluent peers
- Hiring and retaining smart, motivated and innovative teachers and staff & increasing parental involvement
- Maintaining financial stability in tough economic times and restoring funding for music and electives; District leadership in gang prevention
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- Santa Barbara Teachers Association
- SB Board Members Nancy Harter, Annette Cordero, Laura Malakoff, Kate Parker
- Retired SBCC President John Romo
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