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Kathleen S "Kathy" (Stirling) Iverson
36,707 votes
22.4%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher
- 2010-2014 Governing Board Member for Huntington Beach Union H.S.D.
- 1990-1996 Governing Board Member for Westminster School District
- 1972-2008 Science/Math Teacher Westminster H.S.
- 2001 State Assembly Recognition "Science Teacher of the Year"
- 1994 Soroptomist International Woman of Distinction
- 1989 Orange County Teacher of the Year
Priorities:
- Public schools must provide all students with a high quality well rounded education
- Schools must be safe and welcoming to all students
- The school board must assure that district moneys are spent in accordance with the HBUHSD "Strategic Plan."
Bonnie Castrey
36,253 votes
22.1%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach Union High School District
- Mediator/Arbitrator/Factfinder
- BSN; PHN; JD Lifetime Teaching credentials in Health Sciences and Business
- Lifetime Achievement Award LERA
- Past Chair and Member Federal Service Impasses Panel (Federal Appointment)
- Former Commissioner Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
- Adjunct Professor Western State University College of Law
Priorities:
- Increase community outreach and involvement
- Continue improving quality educational programs, including the Arts
- Proactively manage district finances through the state's fiscal recovery
Duane A. Dishno
33,069 votes
20.1%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach Union High School District
- Retired Teacher, Principal, Superintendent
- Involved District and community resident for more than 40 years
- PTA Golden Oak Award Recipient
- PTSA and Educational Foundation Member
- Past President, HBCSD Educational Foundation
- Past President, American Heart Association, Huntington-Valley Division
Priorities:
- Focus on academic excellence and graduate students prepared for college or career
- Promote local control and outreach to parents and community
- Ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining accountability to taxpayers
Cathey Ryder
26,581 votes
16.2%
- Occupation: Retired Educator/Mother
- High School Educator for 37 years
- 2014 One OC Spirit of Volunteerism Honoree
- President UCI Town and Gown
- Treasurer CalRTA Division 77
Priorities:
- Prepare today's students for tomorrow's jobs
- Ensure equal access for all students
- Use budget wisely to ensure that both students and teachers have the tools needed for success
Janis Mantini
16,570 votes
10.1%
- Occupation: Retired Program Manager
- BS Aerospace Engr., Penn State MBA Pepperdine
- Retired Executive-The Boeing Company, 32 year career
- Fellow Society of Women Engineers
- Outstanding Engineering Alumni Penn State 2011
- Chairman Huntington Beach Planning Commission 2012
- Chairman Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce 2011
Priorities:
- Oversee implementation of Smarter Balanced Testing and Common Core Curriculum
- Meet financial obligations of district
- Ensure safe and well maintained campuses
Matthew Westwell
14,990 votes
9.1%
- Occupation: Entrepreneur/Businessman
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