Candidates
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Cheryl J. Hansen
30000 votes
18.66%
- Occupation: Educator
- M.A. Educational Leadership
- B.A. English, Humanities, French
- Currently Coordinator, Instructional Leadership, Contra Costa County Office of Education
- MDUSD Teacher and Administrator for 24 years
- High School Principal, Fairfield-Suisun USD
- Assistant Principal, Martinez USD
Priorities:
- Focus student learning on preparing our students for success in college and career
- Allocate and expend money wisely and responsibly, using a clear system of input and prioritization.
- Improve trust, respect, communication, and morale among all groups supported by competent, dedicated district/site leadership.
Linda K. Mayo
29850 votes
18.57%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Volunteer - PTA, community
- Business owner
- BA, CSU Fresno, Phi Kappa Phi
- Masters in Governance, CA School Boards Assn.
- CTA & ALCOSTA Service Center "Citizen of the Year" Gold Award
- National PTA Honorary Life and CA PTA Golden Oak Awards - 4
Priorities:
- Academic achievement and rigorous program access for every student
- Exemplary employee recruitment and training
- Improving MDUSD's funding and reputation in the community
Lynne B. Dennler
26688 votes
16.60%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher
Brian T. Lawrence
25320 votes
15.75%
- Occupation: Technology Executive
- Berkeley MBA
- Executive for startup technology companies
- Father of 3 young children
Priorities:
- Focus on student achievement
- Fiscal accountability and transparency
- Spend money on students, not bureaucracy
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Adams
24244 votes
15.08%
- Occupation: Attorney
- Husband and father of six children (four graduates of, and two currently attending, MDUSD schools) and 18 year MDUSD area resident.
- 23 years of professional experience in business administration, finance and law.
- Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science (finance) degrees
- Volunteer (community): pro bono legal services, oversee organization providing food, lodging, employent search help, and assistance to elderly
- Volunteer (students): School site councils, 20 year youth soccer/basketball coach, boy scout and girls camp leader, teacher of HS age students
- Volunteer (foundations): Founding board member of United Mount Diablo Athletic and Mount Diablo Music Education Foundations supporting MDUSD students
Priorities:
- Quality instruction and a complete, well-rounded educational experiences for students while remaining fiscally responsible.
- Improve school performance, obtain every possible dollar from federal, state and local sources, and leverage and live within the means available.
- Administrative simplification, better school district support, financial transparency, and timely, accurate communication at the district level.
Roy A. Larkin
16975 votes
10.56%
- Occupation: Retired CFO
- 33 years of financial experience
- Financial turn around expertise
Priorities:
- Stabilize the District's financial condition
- Review programs and staffing to increase student success
- Re-establish trust within the District and with the community
Jan Trezise
7197 votes
4.48%
- Occupation: Retired Bank Appraiser
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Official Information
- Mount Diablo Unified School District website
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