- Occupation: College Professor
 - Thirty years full time Mission and West Valley Colleges 1974 - 2004
 - Director of programs for low income students 1974 - 1982
 - Counselor and moderator of transfer classes 1982 - 2004
 - Instructor (astronomy) 1999 - 2006
 - Voted (by students) "Instructor of the year" 2005
 - Married 35 years, five children
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- I consider Students to be the first priority of the colleges' endeavors and programs
 - I want to work collaboratively with the other 6 Board members insolving issues
 - I hope to collaborate in making the budget allocation process more transparent
  
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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Don A. Cordero
 
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- Hon. Patricia Mahan, Major, Santa Clara
 - Mr. Tim Hegstrom, Campbell High School Board of Trustees
 - Ms. Joy Atkins, 5 term West Valley Mission Colleges Board of Trustees
  
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- A Letter to the Voters
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A letter of welcome.  It is summary of my values and why I am a candidate
  
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