Bret Harte Union High School District

Age: 61

Occupation: Retired Engineer

As a retired engineer with a PhD and a career in high tech, I bring technical rigor and deep community roots to the Bret Harte Union High School District Board of Trustees.

Artificial intelligence will reshape nearly every profession our students enter. My career gives me a clear-eyed view of which skills survive automation: creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and emotional intelligence will matter more than any technical skill a machine can now perform. I want Bret Harte to prepare students to lead alongside these tools, grounded in judgment, character, and human connection. My commitment to this community runs deep. As past president of the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club and its Youth Services chairperson, I chaired the Bret Harte scholarship selection committee and started a career mentoring program connecting students with local professionals. I currently serve on the County Office of Education STEAM Council, where I helped create and continue to participate in the CCF-supported outstanding science student mentoring program.

I'm running for school board because Bret Harte has given so much to this community, and I want to help ensure it's ready for whatever comes next, including the AI-driven future our students will inherit. I'd be honored to earn your vote.

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 ↗

Age: 42

Occupation: Accounting Assistant II

I am a parent, employee, multi-generational, lifelong resident of this community. After graduating from Bret Harte, I attended college in Chico, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles. Realizing how great home is, I finished at Columbia College (YCCD). I have many years of experience working within our local public education system. At Columbia College (YCCD), I worked as a Financial Aid Technician from 2007–2011. From 2013-2016, I worked with the Calaveras County Office of Education as Program Secretary, SARB Coordinator and Office Assistant/LiveScan Technician. From 2016-2017 I worked with the Bret Harte Union High School District as ASB/Athletic Secretary, and Technology Specialist/Student Testing Coordinator from 2017-2023. In July 2024, I returned to Calaveras County Office of Education where I am employed as Accounting Assistant. Two of my three children attend Mark Twain Elementary School. Both will be attending Bret Harte within 1-3 years. I have nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors within the District. Each student deserves our best representation. I value transparency, questions and answers. Students needs shouldn't be overshadowed by closed door politics. My community ties, deep roots and appreciation for this community reflect why I am invested in making a difference. I am grateful for your support.

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 ↗