- Occupation: School Boardmember/Parent
 - U.C. Berkeley Bachelor of Arts (Sociology).  U.C. Irvine, Paralegal Certificate. Law degree, Western State University (Juris Doctorate)
 - Educator - Substitute teacher in almost all AUSD schools, including English Language Learners & Special Needs
 - Committted Volunteer-Alameda PTA Council Pres. 2006-08; volunteer where there is need, not just my childen's schools
 - Save Our Music; Kids Chalk Art Project; Garden Grants; Alameda County Youth Planning Panel
 - My 4 children attended: WCDC, Head Start, Otis, Earhart, Lincoln, Alameda High, Encinal, & ACLC
 - One daughter just graduated from UC Santa Cruz, Computer Science/English double major; French minor. Twins now attend COA & Harvard University.
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Quality education for every child. Smaller classes; diverse courses: music, art; languages, STEM, advanced placement, career-technical & vocational.
 - Fiscal responsibility.  Transparency.  Collaboration.
 - "Kids First" -  Every Board decision must go to providing quality education for all children & be fiscally responsible, so that we put "kids first."
  
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The League of Women Voters of Alameda asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Trish Spencer
 
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- Alameda County Democratic Party
 - AEA (Alameda Teachers Union); CSEA, Chap. 27 (Classified School Employees)
 - Many community leaders - see Full Endorsement List
  
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