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K. David Bridgewaters
6816 votes
15.6%
- Occupation: Police Officer
- Father of fove children
- Ex-Dare Officer
- Served on Boys and Girls Club Board
- Serve on the WSD SARB Board
- Active in PTA leadership
Priorities:
- Take personal agendas out of the board room
- Improve relations with parents and employees
- Sound fiscal responsibility
Mary Mangold
6283 votes
14.4%
- Occupation: Public School Teacher
- Master's Degree in Education CSULB
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration SDSU
- Calif. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential CSULB
- Elementary School Teacher with 20 years of classroom experience
- Sunday School Teacher -St. Hedwig Church
- Girl Scout Leader
Priorities:
- Educational excellence is my #1 priority. We must maintain high academic standards and provide a foundation for ALL students to succeed.
- I support back-to-basics education emphasizing phonics, reading, writing and math.
- The school board and superintendent must make the classroom their top budget priority.
Andrew Nguyen
5367 votes
12.3%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
- Occupation: School Custodian
Lupe Fisher
5067 votes
11.6%
- Occupation: Retired Curriculum Technician
- Westminster Commissioner
- 26-years of Service to the Westminster School District
- Graduate of Westminster Schools
- CSEA Member of the Year (1996)
- PTA Continued Service Award (1995)
- PTA Silver Honorary Service Award (1985)
Priorities:
- Raise Low Test Scores
- Teach English and Math
- Fiscal Responsibility
Judith Ann "Judy" Ahrens
4767 votes
10.9%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Westminster School District
- Cerritos College Degree in Business Administration
- Westminster Community Advisory Group
- Private Part-time Tutor
- Active Member of Grace Lutheran Church (http://www.GraceHB.org)
- Neighborhood Watch Captain and Past PTA Member
- Secretary - Citizens for Government Accountability
Priorities:
- Establish a Fundamental School with "Back-To-Basics" Curriculum for Higher Academic Standards
- Promote a Safe Learning Environment for ALL Students & Staff
- Televise Board Meetings and offer Audio Podcasts on District Website to Inform and Encourage Community Participation
Blossie A. Marquez
4650 votes
10.7%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Westminster School District
- Counselor
- B.A., M.Div
- Currently Board President
Priorities:
- Promote and support high acheivement for all children. Making English a priority
- Prepare our children to live in a global diverse society, along with preparing them for an advanced technical world
- Provide a safe enviornment for all children and enriched Character
Diana Duong Mendez
3879 votes
8.9%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
- Occupation: Public School Liaison
Thanh "Tahnee" Phan
3514 votes
8.1%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
Jennifer Anne "Jen" (McCroskey) Morgan
1638 votes
3.8%
- Occupation: Homemaker
- B.A. in Political Science, UC Irvine
- PTA President Schmitt elementary school
Priorities:
- To facilitate a cooperative working environment with the School Board and community
- To ensure students are our main focus.
- To further promote reading throughout the district.
Frank Tran
(Write-in)
1612 votes
3.7%
- Occupation: Registered Civil Engineer
Priorities:
- -First, TRAN will review the Special Education program, make sure appropriate services are adequately provided to children with special needs by law.
- - Secondly, TRAN will create a good relationships between teachers, parents, and the communities.
- - Third, TRAN will make it top priority that the District's funding is used for student resources.
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