Candidate for
Board Member; San Marcos Unified School District

• "Beckie Garrett personifies integrity, intelligence and vision. With over 25 years experience as a caring parent, honored teacher and involved community member, Beckie will vote her conscience on what is best for the students and the district. SMUSD needs her leadership qualities on its school board." (Jack Ashby, retired teacher/Athletic Director, parent of former students of Beckie Garrett)

• "Parent, long-term resident, former teacher - Beckie Garrett is well qualified for the job. With her on the board, I know the students' and parents' best interests will come first." (Dennis Schloss, Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, former student of Beckie Garrett, parent of San Marcos student)

• "For over 30 years, Beckie Garrett has been a positive influence and role model for many students, including our own daughter. I continue to be impressed with Beckie's integrity, intelligence, ability to motivate students, and overall knowledge of the public education system. I am confident that Beckie Garrett would provide valuable input in the process of improving SMUSD. I would welcome her expertise on the governing board." (Mary Bunker, Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment [BTSA], Leadership Team for SMUSD, 25-year SMUSD teacher, proud mother of a San Marcos Knight)

• "There is no more perfect candidate for school board than Beckie Garrett. As a parent, teacher, and long-time resident of San Marcos, she knows every issue from the inside out. Beckie Garrett is the total package. We will all benefit from her experience, wisdom and enthusiasm for San Marcos students." (Anna Winn, Deputy District Attorney, former student of Beckie Garrett, parent of Paloma and San Marcos Middle School students)

• "During her tenure as an educator with SMUSD, Beckie has left an indelible mark on all those around her. Her life-long commitment to public education and strong desire to positively impact our students and schools are the driving forces behind her campaign. That Beckie is admired and respected by so many is a testament to her ability and character." (Lisa Stout, counselor, San Marcos High School)

• "Beckie Garrett is held in the highest esteem by all who have had the good fortune to be her student, her colleague or her friend. Her ability to listen, to respond to issues with thoughtful responses, and her exceptional commitment to the success of her students and her community are among her greatest strengths." (Phyllis A. Golden, World Language Department Team Leader, Mission Hills High School)

• "Beckie Garrett is the most dedicated and inspirational teacher I have ever had the privilege of working with. She exemplifies the sort of teacher and colleague that I aspire to be." (Brendan Cotter, U.S. and World History teacher, San Marcos High School)

• "As the former superintendent of the San Marcos Unified Schools, I had the opportunity to work closely with Beckie Garrett in an effort to reform the district's language arts program. She is a remarkably bright, insightful educator. Moreover, she has been endowed with a high sense of honor and a deep sense of personal responsibility. She will be a superb member of the San Marcos School Board." (William Streshly, former superintendent of San Marcos Unified School District)

• Larry Maw, Former Superintendent, SMUSD/Consultant
  
• Susan Hartley, President, San Diego County Board of Education
  
• Elsa Singh, Community Leader
  
• Col. Don Keast, USMC, Retired
  
• Pia Harris-Ebert, Vice Mayor, City of San Marcos
  
• Thomas W. Clark, Architect
  
• Marklyn Retzer, Teacher
  
• Kirk Effinger, Publisher, San Marcos Magazine
  
• Randy Walton, Attorney
  
• Ted Saulino, Teacher
  
• Steve Kildoo, Chairman, San Marcos Creek Task Force
  
• Seth Cohen, Professor, UCSD
  
• Susan Lewis, Teacher/Team Leader, Visual and Performing Arts, MHHS
  
• Patrick Ebert, Retiree
  
• Carol Scurlock, Retiree
  
• John Scurlock, Landscape Architect
  
• Margaret Meyers, Teacher
  
• Tanis Brown, University Administrator
  
• Marj Frazer Lacey, Marriage and Family Counselor
  
• Karen Staats, Teacher
  
• Lois and Jim Richmond, Philanthropists
  
• Betty Evans, Community Leader
  
• Greg Evans, Cartoonist
  
• Rick Paul, Financial and Political Consultant
  
• Heidi Paul, Teacher
  
• Randy Wilson, Counselor
  
• Rev. and Mrs. Arthayer Sanborn, Retirees
  
• Sheila Morris, Dental Hygienist
  
• Sheila Trebbin, Past PTO President, SMHS
  
• Liz Anderson, Community Leader
  
• Rick Petok, Teacher
  
• David Woodard, Insurance Agent
  
• Sharon Lomayesva, Counselor
  
• Gary Lomayesva, Manager, HP
  
• Maryann Wickett, Teacher
  
• Henry Palmer, Retiree
  
• San Marcos Educators' Association
  
• Susan Harman, Teacher
  
• Ron and Candace Layton, Retirees
  
• California State Teachers' Association
  
• Ken and Kathy Broach, Retirees
  
• Heidi Schloss, Software Engineer/School Site Council Representative
  
• Mary Nielsen, Corporate Executive Assistant
  
• Jeff Woodard, Planner, SDG&E