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Marin County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
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Judy Sherman for Mill Valley School Board

By Judith L. "Judy" Sherman

Candidate for Board Member; Mill Valley School District

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Long time community volunteer with commitment, experience, and a collaborative approach are all key to a Board member's ability to hit-the-ground running. I bring all these qualities along with a passion for education that will serve the District well.
My passion is to ensure that all children are nurtured in the safe and stimulating educational environment they need to become successful learners and contributors. Since earning my Masters degree in special education, I have dedicated the past three decades to improving the lives of children in the Mill Valley School District and throughout Marin County. I was a founding member of Kiddo! and served on its Board of Directors for 15 years, including three years as Chair. I also have seven years of experience as a School Board Trustee for Marin Academy. I have served on the Marin County Committee on School District Reorganization, the Marin County Juvenile Justice Commission, the Tam Valley Elementary School Site Council, and as co-chair of Mill Valley's Centennial Celebration. I received the Golden Bell Award for my work establishing the Mill Valley School District's After-School Program with the Parks and Recreation Department. Currently, I am a member of the Mill Valley School District's Strategic Planning Task Force and am President of Canal Alliance in San Rafael.

While raising four children in Mill Valley, my family has enjoyed 29 cumulative years in the Mill Valley School District from Pre-K programs through Mill Valley Middle School. I have seen the Mill Valley schools weather many changes and challenges. I am determined, with your support, to see our schools continue to flourish in the face of the fiscal, environmental and social challenges that confront our school community today. As a Trustee of the Mill Valley School Board, I will work hard to:

  • ensure that each student is intellectually challenged at her/his appropriate level and rate of learning;
  • support the hiring, development and retention of the best teachers and staff possible;
  • encourage and facilitate effective communication both within the schools and with the community at-large;
  • provide safe and inviting schools;
  • manage existing resources responsibly and identify and pursue new opportunities and partnerships for the district and community's benefit.

It would be my privilege to apply my experience, enthusiasm and proven effectiveness to advance our school district and support our schools, teachers and students.

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