Candidate for
Governing Board Member; South Whittier School District

As a Trustee for the South Whittier School District for almost 18 years I understand that there are 5 board members each with 1 vote on any issue that comes before the board. A board member must have the interest in ALL students being successful as well as understanding the finances and legal responsibilities of the district. My priorities have always been:

• Student Achievement for ALL Students
• Safe School Environments for Learning and Teaching
• Encourage Parent and Community Involvement
• Hiring Qualified Teachers
• Sound Fiscal Management
• Strengthen Intervention Programs
• Professional Development for Teachers
• Accountability at All Levels
• More Technology for Students and Staff

This school board has hired a very competent and experienced superintendent, Dr. Erich Kwek. Dr. Kwek received a very secure 5-0 vote from the current school board. I look forward to supporting Dr. Kwek and the goals of this community, parents, and governance team to meet the needs of our students. I stongly believe in School Governance and have been a student of governance for all my years of service. I have completed training in both a Masters in Boardsmanship and Masters in Governance programs. With this training and experience I believe I have always demonstrated that I am a respected, responsible, effective and proven leader. I have taken the needs and positions of this community to all levels of government by serving as a leader at a variety of levels; President and member of the Whittier Area School Trustees Assoc., President and member of the Los Angeles County Trustees Assoc., Delegate to the California School Boards Assoc., Director-Region 24 and current Board of Directors Member to the California State School Board Assoc. With these experiences I have not only carried our message to others but returned with information and contacts for the South Whittier School District.