- Occupation: Incumbent
 - 19-year high-tech career with NASA-Ames as Project Manager to Associate Director; now devoting full-time to public service
 - Born and raised in the Midwest
 - M.S., Engineering - Stanford University; B.S., University of Iowa
 - Bay area resident for 24 years
 - Married, two children attending CUSD schools
 - Past President of Santa Clara County School Boards Assn.representing 33 school districts; American Red Cross Board Member
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Continue to build CUSD's excellent achievement with innovative and strong programs
 - Professional development, training, and support for teachers and staff
 - Strong financial management and fiscal accountability
  
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All candidates for this office were asked questions on the issues.
 Read the answers from Pearl Cheng
 
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- Education Leaders from throughout Santa Clara County
 - Regional Leaders from city, county, Assembly level, to Congressional level
 - Broad-base of Community Leaders, Teachers, and Parents
  
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