Candidate for
Trustee; Capistrano Unified School District; Trustee Area 4

Supporters

"Whether it is on a city committee or through participation in a variety of District roles and groups, Martha is always a champion for what is right for learning, for students, and for the greater community. I am proud to endorse Martha McNicholas for CUSD Trustee."
- Dr. Joseph M. Farley, former CUSD Superintendent

"Martha has the experience, knowledge and passion we want on our Board of Trustees. Her commitment towards quality public education in South Orange County is unquestioned given her years of leadership and volunteer service. For these reasons I fully support Martha McNicholas, the only choice for Area Four voters."
- John Alpay, President, Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees

"As Capistrano Unified Trustee for Area 4, a position I have been honored to have held for 8 years, I endorse Martha McNicholas as my successor for 3 critical reasons. First, I know her commitment to all of our children is sincere and their success in all of our schools is paramount to her. Second, she is a gifted woman engineer who epitomizes our drive for STEAM excellence and 21st century readiness. And third, Martha is a fiscal conservative who knows the critical importance of watching the bottom line, and I know she will watch out for all taxpayers. Please vote for Martha McNicholas, she has my confidence and my vote."
- Anna Bryson, CUSD Trustee, Area 4

"Martha is an outstanding school board candidate. She is passionate about children and schools. Her volunteer work and PTA leadership is well known throughout the District. I fully support Martha's campaign for Trustee Area 4."
- Gary Pritchard, CUSD Trustee, Area 5 (Aliso Viejo)

"Martha McNicholas has been a tireless advocate of Capistrano Unified for nearly 20 years. In this time, she has proven her dedication and commitment to CUSD excellence. Martha is not interested in politics but instead is singularly focused on what is best for our students and their future success. I would be honored to serve on the dais with Martha."
- Lynn Hatton, CUSD Trustee, Area 7

"I am extremely excited to support and endorse my dear friend Martha McNicholas for Trustee on the CUSD Board. She has been a fixture at all PTSA, Student, and CUSD district events, meetings and activities. Martha has the unique qualities of being passionate about children and public education, and a commitment to serve, while having the intellect and educational background to be helpful in solving our most pressing challenges. Martha is a humble servant leader and exemplifies all that we should seek in a school board member. I offer my most sincere and grateful support of her candidacy."
- Mike Darnold, Student Support and Family Services for the City of Dana Point on the DHHS campus, and former CUSD Trustee.

"Martha McNicholas is smart and passionate + passionate about our schools and student learning. She knows the policy issues. She has stellar record of achievement in positions of trust and responsibility as a volunteer in the district. She will work hard on behalf of children, parents, teachers, and taxpayers."
- Dr. Bill Evers, Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education

"Martha McNicholas is a recognized parent leader in the Capistrano Unified School District. She is invested in the community as a homeowner and business owner. She is fiscally conservative and will focus on transparency, accountability and keeping a balanced budget. As a fellow engineer, I value Martha's technical background, which will provide the leadership to bring in high level academic programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to prepare our students for 21st century careers. I support Martha McNicholas for CUSD Trustee in Area 4."
- Frank Ury, Mission Viejo City Councilmember, former Saddleback Unified School District Trustee

"I am extremely proud to endorse Martha McNicholas for CUSD Board of Trustees. I have had the pleasure of knowing Martha as a fellow "mom" and colleague. Her passion for education, commitment to her community, and forward focus are the attributes that will continue this school district on our upward trajectory. She has what it takes to be a productive and exemplary Board Member. I look forward to serving alongside Martha!"
- Amy Hanacek, CUSD Trustee Area 1

"Knowledge, background, brains, energy, and willingness to serve. Martha, you are the perfect candidate and you have my support."
- Pat MacDonald, Dana Point homeowner and public school supporter

"Our girls went to school with Martha's daughter. Martha is amazing. She is so organized and gives so much of herself and is always helping out at the school. She has our vote!"
- Kari Kahal, Interior Designer / Business Owner & Jim Kahal, DDS