Candidate for
Board Member; San Francisco Unified School District

Natasha's endorsements include:

• United States Senator Dianne Feinstein
  
• Gavin Newsom, Mayor, City and County of San Francisco
  
• David Chiu, President, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco
  
• David Campos, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco
  
• Sean Elsbernd, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco
  
• Jane Kim, President, Board of Education, City and County of San Francisco
  
• Hydra Mendoza, Vice President, Board of Education, City and County of San Francisco
  
• Sandra Fewer, Commissioner, Board of Education, City and County of San Francisco
  
• Norman Yee, Commissioner, Board of Education, City and County of San Francisco
  
• Valerie Ziegler, Teacher, Lincoln High School and California Teacher of the Year
  
• San Francisco League of Conservation Voters

"Natasha stands out for her focused, courageous service to the community, her deep command of the issues, and her rare ability to bring the education community together to find solutions." + Ted Lempert, former state legislator and children's advocate

"We should all be so lucky to have someone so trustworthy, visionary and selfless on the SF School Board. I couldn't imagine a more ideal Board Member." + Eve Cowen, Founding Executive Director, Future Leaders Institute

"Natasha Hoehn has both the vision for how to improve schools in San Francisco and the practical know-how to get it done." - Ken Sorey, education consultant and parent

"As a veteran teacher, she understands both the needs of our students and the importance of giving teachers a strong voice at the table." - Rob Strain, teacher

"Natasha is one of those rare individuals who can hear, truly listen and then lead with integrity and dedication." - Samantha Tran, education policy leader

"Natasha has the brains, experience, determination, and heart, along with the commitment to their future, and to ours." - Rue Furch, community activist

"I know Natasha to be someone who actually gets things done rather than just talking about what needs to get done." - Claudia Sandoval, nonprofit director

"...I was further inspired by her intelligence, dedication, and heart! In this time of great budgetary challenges and even greater momentum for education reform, I firmly believe that she is the right person to serve as a Commissioner on San Francisco's Board of Education." + Mary Vascellaro, community leader

"Many San Francisco schools are great. That's not enough. We live in a city whose values tell us that ALL schools should be EXCELLENT. This is my firm belief, and I support Natasha Hoehn's run for school board because I know she shares my vision. I also know that she has the guts, creativity, and experience to help make this vision real. She is the person I go to with any question, challenge, or opportunity because, quite simply, she is one of the smartest, most thoughtful, and most collaborative people I know." + Katherine Casey, Education Pioneers

"Natasha Hoehn will bring to the San Francisco Board of Education proven leadership ability, a fine intelligence, hands-on teaching and mentoring experience with inner city youth and a strong dedication to public service, along with her boundless energy and enthusiasm and fresh ideas." + Richard and Carol A. Harris, Erskine & Tulley, LLP

"Natasha worked as a teacher for a number of years, and afterwards entered the world of education policy, heading efforts in school, district, and state reform in education throughout California and the nation. I especially like Natasha as a candidate because she is very data-driven in her decision making, rather than leaning towards special interest." - Laura Wentworth, PhD, Former teacher; Director, Stanford/SFUSD Partnership

"I'm familiar with the challenges that public education faces in San Francisco, and I have no doubt that Natasha is the leader we need to address those challenges." + Stephen Dodson, SFUSD Alum, Parnassus Investments

"Natasha's experience and dedication to students will make her an excellent asset to the school board and to the children of San Francisco." - Steve Akerley, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers

"Natasha is uniquely qualified to be on the Board of Education, being on no one side, but having a deep compassion for everyone--parents, teachers, administrators, and of course, as she always stresses, for the kids." + Thea Selby, Mom of 12 year old and 9 year old in SFUSD schools

"I have had the honor and pleasure to work with Natasha for the past four years and she has been a tremendous partner. She is smart, gets reform issues and also rolls up her sleeves to work side by side on the front lines to make things happen. She brings a unique combination of experiences and is completely committed to our San Francisco public schools. She will be a tremendous asset to the board and for our community." + Lisa Spinali, nonprofit executive director

"...I am readily familiar with Natasha's dedication to education, leadership skills and intelligence. Simply put, Natasha is smart, she understands the issues facing the San Francisco Unified School District, including the students, teachers and administrators." - Tricia McCarthy, Nonprofit Consultant

"As a future mother of a San Francisco public school child, I want school board members who will shape public education policy based on what evidence shows is in the best interest for children. I am wholeheartedly confident in Natasha's desire and ability to focus on my future children's interests... -" Amy Bacharach, PhD

"Natasha understands that helping provide a quality education to all of San Francisco's children requires hard work, an attention to data-driven practices, and an understanding and willingness to work with parents and community members." - Jaime Dominguez, parent and educator

"There is no investment more worthwhile than our children's education, and no individual I trust more to guide that investment than Natasha Hoehn." + Karen Alden, Executive Director, Harvard Business School Community Partners

"... She is committed to ensuring that all children have equal access to a quality education, good schools and exceptional teachers who believe in their success." + Amy Tharpe Peterson, policy director

"The School Board needs a commissioner who is deeply committed to excellence, an experienced educator in the public system, business and policy-savvy, and selfless in their pursuit of quality education. Natasha has all of these attributes in spades and there is no one I would trust more with the future of my children's education." - Haley McNamara Cohn, SFUSD alum

"Her energy, grace, intelligence, and courage make her an ideal school board member." + Jeff Camp, chair, Full Circle Fund Education Circle

"Natasha Hoehn has been a highly effective public school teacher as well as a very strong advocate for public education in San Francisco. Her classroom knowledge and experience place her well ahead of other candidates in terms of qualification for the Board of Education." + Jason Fish

"She is committed to empowering teachers and engaging parents and communities, and she is determined to hold the district at every level to high expectations. Natasha Hoehn is what my students need." - Katey Basey, teacher