- Occupation: Investment Banker
- MIT - Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Finance
- Fifteen years experience as a banker managing the budgets of a 500 million dollar business with 250 staff
- President of the Happy Valley Estates Homeowners Association
- Worked with neurophysiologists and education research experts and spent one year teaching children across the USA how to read and how to learn
- Four daughters attending Lafayette Elementary Schools
- Former part time seventh grade teacher of economics and finance and a regular volunteer at Happy Valley School in reading and math
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Increase the effectiveness of the application of technology (tools, processes, methodologies, and computers) in our schools
- Raise the academic standards for our schools by basing our teaching methodologies on solid, educational reseach that demonstrates effective results
- Strengthen our school's financial status to allow more funding for science, arts and especially foreign languages
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- Erling Horn, mayor of Lafayette
- Lynn Hiden
- Jim Marggraff, inventor of the Leapfrog LeapPad
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- Educational Research Links
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Attached is a summary of some of the data and research which supports my philosphy. In addition, I have provided some quick links to relevant topics related to learning, our community, and our schools.
- Las Trampas Questionnaire
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The Las Trampas Creek Council is group of concerned citizens whose mission is to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, and the community. Below are my answers to their four questions.
- Message to Teachers
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This questionnaire was requested by the local teachers union and was distributed to all of the teachers in the district.
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