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Biographical Highlights
Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
Nearly one year of experience as School Board member
Employed as Senior Deputy County Administrative Officer, Kern County
Married for 9 years to Kris Cardoza
4 children - Brian Cardoza, Karen (Cardoza) Ferguson, Andy Elliott, Rita Elliott
Educated through the California public school system (kindergarten through college)
Earned Bachelor of Science Degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, graduated with Honors
Top Priorities if Elected
Improve academic achievement -accomplish by increasing the expectations from every student, and instilling the importance of a strong, basic education
Provide our teachers and staff with the resources and training they need to increase expectations from every student.
Ensure the district remains financially solvent, and support efforts that bring resources into the schools through alternative funding sources.