Candidate for
Trustee; Pajaro Valley Unified School District; Trustee Area 1

I care deeply about the children in the Pajaro Valley Schools and would be honored to serve the district as Trustee for Area 1, Aptos/Corralitos. I have the creativity, the desire, and the ability to make improvements to the schools of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. WE CAN DO BETTER!

As a social worker and the mother of children, ages 9 and 12, I am committed to improving our community. Six years ago I began a journey to improve Valencia Elementary. That first year, I was surprised to discover that the school had no working computers -- for children or teachers, just 30 miles from Silicon Valley, and yet no working technology!

Since that time, I have worked tirelessly along with a group of talented individuals, driven to improve our public school. Achievements include successful grant writing ($130k) and project management, which enabled Valencia to:

• Establish much needed technology for students and teachers.
• Replace broken playground equipment with a playground that serves all children, including children with disabilities,
• Place lunchtime picnic tables so children don't have to sit on the ground (underway).

I will bring this creative energy to the school board, working to:

• Focus on student achievement and parent satisfaction;
• Explore funding sources for Aptos/Corralitos schools;
• Work to improve the school lunch program;
• Improve morale and retain quality, experienced teachers and staff!