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Cecilia "Ceci" Iglesias
18,972 votes
21.8%
- Occupation: Santa Ana Businesswoman/Parent
- Founder of non-profit organization that provides homework assistance to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Orange County social worker serving our community by assisting families in crisis.
- Administered programs that provided temporary assistance while empowering families to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.
- Taught students English and math. Certified in American Sign Language. Proudly taught deaf students.
- Proud product of the Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana College, and Cal State Fullerton.
- Mother of current Santa Ana Unified School District student. Immigrated to the United States (and to Santa Ana) three decades ago.
Priorities:
- Implement "Bring Your Parent to School Day" in all Santa Ana schools. Support partnerships between teachers and parents.
- Provide high-quality schools for all Santa Ana students and ensure all students are prepared for college or the workforce.
- Keep violent criminals away from our children.
Rob Richardson
18,194 votes
21.0%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Santa Ana Unified School District
- President, Santa Ana School Board
- Santa Ana City Councilman, 1990-1998
- Past President, Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club,; Board Member since 1989
- Past President, Santa Ana Kiwanis Club; Member since 1985
- Chairman, Santa Ana High School Centennial Committee
- Vice President, Cambodian Family
Priorities:
- Successful record of delivering top quality school facilites, 354 new classrooms in 4 years; 825 renovated classrooms
- Prudent stewardship of school district budget to serve students, teach English, and maintain safe schools
- Steady progress in academic achievement
Jose Alfredo Hernandez
15,514 votes
17.9%
- Occupation: School Boardmember/Parent
- Lawyer (Santa Ana defense attorney)
- Juris Doctorate, Whittier Law School
- Fellow at Center for Children's Rights, Whittier Law School
- B.A. History, U.C.L.A.
- Graduate of Santa Ana Schools K-12
- 33 year resident of Santa Ana; 3 children attending Santa Ana Schools and 1 son already graduated from Valley High School
Priorities:
- To provide a strong curriculum that ensures our graduates can succeed in college or when they enter the work force
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure that as a Board, we always act in the best interest of the children
- Continue to act responsibly to ensure fiscal solvency
Valerie Amezcua
14,978 votes
17.2%
- Occupation: Supervising Probation Officer
Priorities:
- Quality education for all students
- Safe school environment
- Expand afterschool programs that include the arts, math, sciences and sports
Myriam Tinajero
13,582 votes
15.6%
- Occupation: Social Worker
Robert Allen
5,590 votes
6.4%
- Occupation: Customer Service Administrator
Priorities:
- Ensure that our district builds infrastructure which benefits the needs of all students. Not just high achievers.
- Support a balanced budget.
- Make reading, writing & speaking of English a number one priority.
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