- Occupation: School Teacher/Administrator
 - Teacher & School Administrator at elementary, middle, & high school levels during 30 year career
 - Led staff in raising test scores to a ranking of 5th among ALL Riverside County High Schools
 - Mentor Teacher twice in my career.  In charge of training teachers on teaching strategies.
 - Digital High School Technology Coordinator & successful grant writer
 - Former PTA Principal of the Year nominee
 - Selected "Teacher of the Year" twice in the last 7 years
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Improve academic achievement and District wide test scores
 - Create and maintain a fiscally responsible budget that focuses on student success
 - Form a closer partnership with the local business community to better prepare our students for a successful career
  
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- Orange Chamber of Commerce
 - William G "Bill" Steiner, former member of the OC Board of Supervisors
 - Jim Rogers, State CTA Rep and National Education Association Rep
  
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- The Need for Experienced, Successful Educators on Boards of Education
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Jerry is a proven successful, knowledgeable, and skilled educational leader!
 - My Promise
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By the year 2012, Orange  Unified School District will be one of the top 5 school districts in Orange County (based on district API scores) or I will NOT run for reelection in 2012.
  
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