- Occupation: School Principal/Teacher
 - Master of Arts Degree, Curriculum and Instruction
 - Master of Arts Degree, Educational Leadership
 - 2012-13 ACSA, Region XV Middle School Administrator of the Year
 - College Instructor, Concordia University
 - Former small business owner
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Classes must be available
 - Become a leader in aerospace education
 - Improve transfer and graduation rates
  
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- Jim Ledford, Mayor of Palmdale
 - Administrators, teachers, parents, and students
 - Steve Fox, Assemblyman
  
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- Campaign Statement
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There are no educators on the AVC Board of Trustees.  Gaines' education, experience, and expertise will help create a college of which serves the needs of both the students and the community.
  
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