Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Glendora Unified School District

I believe School Board members must staunchly advocate for academic excellence so all students can reach their full potential. I am committed to ensuring our schools continue to emphasize academic excellence in a nurturing, healthy and safe environment. Our children deserve an education that prepares them for a lifetime of learning, teaches them to be productive citizens and equips them to successfully face tomorrow's challenges.

I am proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff, and our schools' outstanding reputations, but I firmly believe more can, and must be done for our students. I will continue our District's progress by focusing on five key areas:

1. Increasing academic achievements for all students
2. Continuing the review and enhancement of campus safety
3. Requiring transparent financial accountability
4. Promoting two-way communication with students, staff, parents and the community
5. Providing on-going support and training for teachers and staff

- District and School Board Accomplishments - During my tenure on the Glendora Board of Education, the District has had an outstanding record of accomplishments, including:

• Increased graduation course requirements
• Enhanced summer school enrichment programs
• Increased Advanced Placement courses
• Expanded student intervention programs at all grade levels
• Implementation of the Common Core State Standards curriculum
• Added School Resource Officer by partnering with the Glendora Police Department
• Increased math requirements for graduation
• Increased vocational education course opportunities
• Renovated and modernized all schools
• Increased staff development
• Expanded technology programs and resources at all school sites
• Governed the District in a financially sound and transparent manner
• Expanded parent communication and participation
• Expanded and improved college and career workshops
• Initiated high school and middle school Teen Summit workshops
• California Distinguished School Awards earned by seven GUSD schools
• State test scores among the best in the San Gabriel Valley
• Opened and expanded a GUSD pre-school
• Expanded student Gifted and Talented Education programs
• Initiated community and parent ALL-CALL programs
• Partnered with Glendora Police to present Parent Summit workshops