This is an archive of a past election.
See http://www.smartvoter.org/ca/alm/ for current information.
Alameda County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Smart Voter Political Philosophy for Helen K. Foster

Candidate for
County Superintendent of Schools; Alameda County Board of Education

[photo]
This information is provided by the candidate

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

  • Third generation teacher with Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)
  • Exemplary School Principal, Curricular leader, District Trustee
  • Leadership and teaching experience in Pre-K, Elementary, Secondary and College level
  • Change agent and visionary who has rigorously improved student achievement
  • Served as teacher, administrator, trainer or consultant in 6 Alameda County districts
  • Comprehensive knowledge of county educational system and how to improve it.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
  • Chief Business Official (CBO) Certification through SB352 + fiscally conservative
  • Skillfully managed budgets at elementary, middle, high school and district levels
  • Highly successful fundraiser for large ticket items that direct help students
  • Experienced in contract management, labor negotiations and health benefits needs
  • Administrative leadership in Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) & LCAP
  • Knowledge of California's K-12 School Financial System

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
  • Detailed knowledge of Common Core State Standards implementation
  • Science & Engineering experience to promote STEM development
  • Regional Occupational Program (ROP) advocate and promoter
  • Strong advocate of 21st Century skills and global learning initiatives
  • Data-driven supporter of research-based & research-test ask-risk student interventions
  • Knowledge of Special Education and SELPA efficiencies

STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT
  • Exemplifies collaborative management style while holding staff accountable
  • Provider of premier staff development for certificated, classified & management staff
  • Models fiscal responsibility, forthrightness, trust and honesty
  • Highly visible; strong public relations and communications skills
  • Actively promotes mission and vision with stakeholders, community & businesses
  • Brings enthusiasm, integrity, organizational skills and creativity

What is Helen going to do for us?

VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

  • Make Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) the premier COE in Bay Area
  • Correct 16 years of missed opportunities at ACOE for finest professional development in the Bay Area from nationally recognized experts
  • Develop Economies-of-Scale for the benefit of all Alameda County public schools
  • Reduce healthcare costs and increase options for all public school employees in county
  • Work with all districts to develop needs assessment to implement Common Core
  • Provide nationally-recognized Common Core training and implementation support

WHY VOTE FOR DR. FOSTER?

  • She brings the experience, knowledge, & passion to improve ACOE services
  • She is a strategic, collaborative leader who knows how to bring about change
  • She is committed to making decisions that benefit our students, staff and parents
  • She has a proven record of improving student achievement & 21st Century learning
  • Her qualifications, background & accomplishments are unmatched as an educational leader
  • Her diplomacy and consensus-building approach will serve all of Alameda County

Next Page: Additional Endorsements

Candidate Page || Feedback to Candidate || This Contest
November 2014 Home (Ballot Lookup) || About Smart Voter


The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.
Created from information supplied by the candidate: July 16, 2014 14:52
Smart Voter   <http://www.smartvoter.org/>
Copyright © League of Women Voters of California Education Fund   http://ca.lwv.org