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Gertrude Q. Gregorio
5,612 votes
25.0%
- Occupation: College Dean
- "Exemplary Achievement" Awardee
- Chaired the committee that led to the development of an Associate of Arts degree & Certificate in Special Education & Adaptive Fitness, "1st" in CA
- Coordinator for the Disabled Students Programs and Services
- Harvard University's Management Development Program in 1999
- Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration, Organization and Leadership at the University of San Francisco
- Public Education Experience 26 yrs. / Union City resident 21 yrs. / Consensus Builder
Priorities:
- Academic Proficiency - My commitment to student success is foremost. I support academic programs that recognize diverse learning styles among students
- Fiscal Accountability - Balancing competing needs with available resources, while ensuring quality programs and services, is always a challenge.
- Safe Schools - It is our responsibility to provide our students a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Gwen Estes
5,582 votes
24.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Classroom Teacher
- Director-at-Large, Ca. School Boards Assoc.
- BA Political Science, Sociology, Univ. of S.F.
- Masters Degree, Administration of Justice
Priorities:
- Increasing resources for student success without further school closures
- Closing the achievement gap without closing more schools.
- Keeping Barnard-White Middle School open
Sarabjit Kaur "Sara" Cheema
3,377 votes
15.0%
- Occupation: Engineer/Teacher
- MS Mathematics, BS in Physics,Chemistry,Math,Education
- Over 12 years teaching experience,
- Member New Haven Unified Strategic Plan Committee
- Member James Logan Site Planning Committee, and CCM school site council
- Attended Alameda County Leadership academy and UC Citizens workshop
- Vice President Of Sikh Temple, Fremont
Priorities:
- Decrease ACHIEVEMENT GAP by partnering with businesses and engaging the community to develop new programs for students in need.
- Increase ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by refocusing the resources and programs that challenge ALL STUDENTS
- Ensure a SAFE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT by increasing open communication between our education system and the community.
Anne Williams
3,112 votes
13.9%
- Occupation: Parent
- BA, Political Science, UC Berkeley
- MA, Urban & Regional Planning, San Jose State
- AS, Radiologic Technology, Canada College
- Information Technology, 15 Years Experience
- NHUSD 6 Years volunteer work
- San Leandro School Board, 2 Years Student Member
Priorities:
- Work with parents and community to keep schools open by making financial cuts at the district level prior to cuts at the schools.
- Bridge the communication gap by updating all web sites, posting information at all school sites and holding monthly forums at rotating schools.
- Make New Haven a truly inclusive decision-making district which analyzes finances and alternatives.
Phil Crosby
2,917 votes
13.0%
- Occupation: Small Business Attorney
- Board Member of New Haven Schools Foundation
- - Executive Committee Member
- - Chair of Development Committee
Priorities:
- Creating a Safe, Secure and Supportive Learning Environment
- Improving Student Achievement
- Engaging and Energizing the Community
Atul Mitra
1,799 votes
8.0%
- Occupation: Parent/Realtor
- MS in Civil Engineering
- Union City Human Relations Commissioner
- Vice-Chair, Measure "A" Bond Oversight Committee
- Director, New Haven Schools Foundation
- Director, Union City Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
- Strive to close the Achievement and Proficiency gap.
- Engage our Community to provide our students with new oppurtunities to Excel further.
- Engage Parents and Students in Decision making process.
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