- Occupation: Nonprofit Executive, Commissioner
- First 5 San Mateo County Commissioner focused on early child education
- Chief Operating Officer, The Natural Heritage Institute
- Master in Public Policy, Harvard University; B.A. in Economics, Oberlin College
- 5 years as a legislative advisor in the U.S. Congress
- Leadership Team for Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network
- Youth group leader, academic tutor, board member for various local nonprofits and foundations
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Ensure high-quality education for all children and help more graduating seniors pass the high school exit exam.
- Make sure that education funds are spent in a cost-effective way that maximizes results.
- Increase our investments in early childhood education so that all children are prepared to excel in school.
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- Entire San Mateo County Board of Supervisors & other key electeds
- School board leadership at all levels, K-12 through community colleges
- Broad support of community leaders, educators, and parents
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- We need to lay a solid foundation in early education
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An average of 40% of second graders in San Mateo County are not proficient in math and English. Specific solutions must be identified to provide children with the basics
- Keep the high school exit exam
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Courts continue to debate whether high school seniors who do not pass the California High School Exit Exam should be allowed to graduate.
- Additional policy views
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Please see my website for my views on other issues like special education and charter schools.
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