- Occupation: Teacher, C.P.A., Volunteer
- Educator of the Year - Chamber of Commerce
- Expertise in governmental fiscal operations
- Civic, Cultural, Non-Profit Community Volunteer
- Chair, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
- Chair, Santa Rosa Redevelopment Agency
- Decorated U. S. Navy Captain
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Fiscally preserve existing positive educational/support programs
- Reading focus through training, materials, assistance, and evaluation
- Meaningful diplomas via alternative pathway choices
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- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Union Local 751
- Pat Wiggins, Assemblywomen, California's 7th Assembly District
- Sonoma County Alliance
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- BUDGETS
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We are in a time of less school funding but more students, more needs, and more State/Federal mandates.
- READING, CORE CURRICULUM, and TESTING
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Phonics-based reading program, new academic standards for each grade, and common course exams need strong philosophical and budgetary support.
- GRADUATION PATHWAYS
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The university, the junior college, trade schools, and apprenticeships should be available avenues of choice for our students.
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