- Occupation: Parent, Legislative Aide
 - Parent
 - Chief of Staff for Senator Don Perata
 - Statewide Education Policy Analyst, 1997-present
 - B. A. San Francisco State University, 1982
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Improve student performance, especially reading.
 - Cut administrative overhead to 8%.
 - Improve teacher salaries, support, and mentoring.
  
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- Additional Background
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Problems and Solutions for Oakland Public Schools
  
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- Central Labor Council of Alameda County
 - Oakland Chamber of Commerce
 - Community Leaders and Activists
  
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