- Occupation: Teacher
 - B.A. Government/History
 - Master's Degree, Administration of Justice
 - Completed CSBA Master's in Governance Program
 - NHUSD School Board member 1994-2010
 - Recipient Ghandi, King, Ikeda Peace Award
 - Honored as "Teacher Extraordinaire" by Former Congressman Pete Stark
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Finding resources so that we don't continue to fund ongoing programs with one-time only monies.
 - ensuring that our policies drive the programs that will help all kids have an opportunity for educational success.
 - Restoring fine arts electives, and upgrading our libraries
  
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- Senator Ellen M. Corbett, Senate Majority Leader, Calif. State Senate
 - California School Employees Association #61
 - Gertrude Gregorio, Retired Dean,Foothill College, former trustee NHUSD
  
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- Gwen for K.I.D.S.
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Gwen for Knowledge, Integrity, Dedication, Support
 - Voting Record
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I have consistently voted against lay-offs, as well as the and elimination of positions and programs which I felt were detrimental to the educational success of our children.
  
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