Candidate for
Board Member; Santa Cruz City High School District; Area 3

My commitment to improving schools began as an elementary school parent. As a school board member, I've worked to forge partnerships that focus on progress because strong neighborhood schools staffed by exceptional teachers are at the heart of our thriving community.

I'm inspired by the commitment to excellence shown daily in our classrooms. Achievement is up and our schools are graduating well-rounded students who attend top-rated universities, pursue innovative technical careers, and serve in uniform.

However, scarce resources and major education policy changes continue to present serious challenges. I've demonstrated the ability to embrace complex issues, exercise fiscal discipline and show leadership to produce solutions.

Thanks to strong partnerships with teachers, staff and community members, I'm proud to have initiated nutrition reform, led the 2014 effort to increase elementary teacher supply budgets, successfully advocated to end the unnecessary annual tradition of mass lay-offs for teachers, established the Green Schools Committee, co-founded the County School Boards Association, advocated for the Safe Schools Project and helped lead ballot measures that support teachers, librarians and small class sizes.

I have tremendous pride in our schools and community. I'm committed to working hard for students and I would appreciate your vote.