Yosemite CCD, TA1

Age: 66

Occupation: Retired School Superintendent

I am the incumbent in this office and a retired school superintendent. My life is committed to promoting and providing excellent education to all students. As a former high school principal and superintendent, I administered pre-school through adult education, and know firsthand the importance of strong relationships between our colleges and local school districts.

I endorse dual enrollment partnerships and seamless transitions from high school to college, and support Career Technical Education for students of all ages. We are experiencing higher enrollments at Columbia College and are enjoying increased opportunities for students to seek and earn career aligned degrees and certificates. This work needs to continue, and I am committed to pursuing excellence in these areas.

My experience in producing responsible budgets, hiring, developing and evaluating highly competent people, and working closely with a governing board uniquely qualifies me for this office. I have always analyzed student outcomes to determine the effectiveness of our educational programs. We have much to celebrate and yet more to achieve on behalf of our students and communities, particularly in partnering with industry in modern technologies and workforce alignment. I ask for your support in these efforts.

Written by the candidate, printed word for word in the Calaveras County Voter Information Pamphlet. Text from the county's PDF, as printed; the candidate's email and phone are left out. The PDF is the official version. Source ↗

I am running for the Yosemite Community College District Board of Trustees because I believe deeply in the mission of California’s community colleges and want to continue serving this system with the experience I have gained over nearly three decades. As a product of the California Community Colleges myself, I understand firsthand how vital they are to regional economic health and to helping students achieve their goals.

I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and for more than 20 years I have served as a Chief Business Officer in districts across the state. In these roles, I have been committed to sustainable finance, aligning resources with student access and success, and supporting successful capital improvement programs. I have also taught part time in the California State University system, grounding my work in the student experience.

Trustees play an essential role in stewarding resources, supporting educational quality, and ensuring colleges meet community needs. As a resident of Calaveras County, I hope to bring my service oriented leadership to Area 1, supporting students, strengthening our communities, and advancing the mission of the Yosemite Community College District.

I humbly ask for your support this November.

Written by the candidate, printed word for word in the Calaveras County Voter Information Pamphlet. Text from the county's PDF, as printed. The PDF is the official version. Source ↗