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Santa Cruz County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Smart Voter Sandra Nichols

Candidate for
Member; County Board of Education; Trustee Area 3

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • 3 elected terms on the PVUSD school board
  • 31 years of teaching in local public schools, including Bay View, Natural Bridges, and Westlake
  • Master's degree in Education at San Jose State University
  • Produced local television series "Teacher, speak out!" at Community TV
  • Wrote 60 essays published in local newspapers highlighting the challenges & accomplishments of public schools, one published in a college textbook
  • More details available at http://www.sandranichols.org
Top Priorities if Elected
  • To grow the "Culture of Success" that thrives at some schools until it reaches every student in the county.
  • To maintain and expand alternative education opportunities, including vocational education, and alternatives for young students.
  • To continue to work with legislators to make education a top funding priority until our schools' budgets meet real student needs.
Key Endorsements
  • California Democratic Party
  • Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers
  • California Assemblymember Bill Monning
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.sandranichols.org
E-mail: sandra@education-matters.com

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