Candidate for
Governing Board Member; West Covina Unified School District

Meet Camie

Dear Friends,

Your vote for me, "Camie" Poulos, for the West Covina School Board would be greatly appreciated.

I have lived in West Covina my whole life and this is where I have my roots. I believe in giving back to the community that has given so much to me and I thank you for the opportunity to serve on the school board for the past twelve years.

I, myself, received my education in the West Covina Unified School District and graduated from Edgewood High School. My son, Will, also was a student in the West Covina schools and graduated from West Covina High School. I have a niece who attends Hollencrest Middle School and a nephew who is a senior at West Covina High School. I believe that they and their fellow students deserve the best education we can provide.

I graduated from the USC Affiliated LEND Program, received a CSBA Masters in Governance, as well as received my BA in Sociology from University of La Verne. I am employed by the CPA firm, Travis & Brown. I believe that education is vital and that all students should have the foundation and the opportunity to pursue their academic goals.

I believe that family is an integral part of our community. I am married to Christopher, a local attorney, and we raised our son, Will, here in West Covina. I believe that parents and family should have the opportunity to assume an active role in their student's education. Click here to learn more about how to do that.

Camie in the Community

Camie has been extensively involved in the community and has been recognized for her dedication.

In 1989, Camie helped found the Parents' Place, a non-profit organization that assists parents of children with special needs to obtain service. The Parents' Place has served thousands of such families in 28 communities from Altadena to Pomona. She has remained an active board member and has been a tireless coordinator of community resources.

Camie has been the West Covina USD's representative to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), inclusive in the East San Gabriel Valley SELPA, for 17 years. She was presented the Bonnie Clemans Award by the CAC for her work in the community in 2005.

Camie was the Legislative Woman of the Year in recognition of her outstanding dedication to the community and impressive volunteerism.

Camie is a member of the West Covina Lions Club. She served as a Leos Advisor from 2000-2006. She received the Monarch of the Year Award in 2004-2005 for her work with the club.

Camie has been involved with the California Street Hockey Association (CSHA) as a team mom and continued supporter.

Camie has been very involved with her church. She served as a Bible school teacher and a Women's Ministry Coordinator. In addition, she oversaw the distribution of food to underprivileged families.

Camie received the YWCA's 2002 Community Award for her work with families of children with disabilities. Continuously involved in advocating for programs and parent rights, Camie has been a member and officer of various intervention and advisory committees in the Hacienda-La Puente and East San Gabriel Valley areas.