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Gloria L. Higgins
10,473 votes
25.45%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- BA in Political Science and Philosophy
- Parent of two children enrolled in an MVWSD school
- Leadership Mountain View, Class of 2002
- Chair, Yes on Measure E and Yes on Measure J
Priorities:
- Success for All Students
- Closing the Achievement Gap
- Differentiated Education
Fiona Walter
9,907 votes
24.08%
- Occupation: Parent/Engineer
- BS in Mech. Eng., MS in Aero/Astro, Stanford Univ.
- Leadership Mountain View, Class of 2005
- Treasurer, Yes on Measure E Campaign
- Logistics Chair, Yes on Measure J Campaign
- Huff Elementary School, PTA Co-Pres. (2003-pres.)
- Parent of two children attending an MVWSD school
Priorities:
- Ensure the academic success of all Mountain View-Whisman children;
- Efficiently use technology to disseminate student data to teachers in a timely fashion;
- Continue to improve communications with parents regarding their children's education.
RoseMary Sias Roquero
9,561 votes
23.24%
- Occupation: Educator
- Professional Clear Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education
- Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Clear Crosscultural Language and Academic Development Certificate
- Multicultural/Special Education/English Second Language Certificate
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies-Bilingual Cross-Cultural Education with Spanish Language Emphasis
Priorities:
- College Preparatory Education for ALL learners.
- Open Communication at all levels: Respectful with dignity.
- Active Learners & Leaders: Improving schools from within-Collegiate & Collaborative interaction between teachers & learners.
Michael G. "Mike" Kelly
7,348 votes
17.86%
- Occupation: University Administrator
- Commissioner, Santa Clara County National Guard/Veterans Affairs Commission 2002-2004
- Trustee, Whisman School District 2000-2001
- Operations Manager 1996-2000
- Retired from the US Army 1995
Priorities:
- An opportunity for a quality education for all children of this district
- Open and respectful communication with all
- Educational responsibility and accountability
Juan C. Aranda, Jr.
3,780 votes
9.19%
- Occupation: Retired Tax Representative
- 4 1/2 years Trustee, Whisman School District
- 1 year Trustee, Mountain View-Whisman School District
- 8 years U.S. Air Force
- Served for 2 1/2 years Director of Sacto County local union I.U.P.S.E.
- 14 years working air to ground communications
- 10 years working for the State Board of Equalization
Priorities:
- A strong, rich academic program in all subjects
- Quality staff development correlated to high state standards
- Developing a strong program for children learning English
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Candidates Answer Questions
The the League of Women Voters of Los Altos-Mtn. View Area has asked
all candidates for this office to respond to
3 questions on Test Scores, Education a Priority, and New Superintendent.
Official Information
- Mtn. View-Whisman Elem. School Dist. webpage
Nonpartisan Information
- Great Schools
- school profiles
Events
- Oct. 14, 7 pm, Candidate Forum, Mtn. View City Council Chambers, 500 Castro St., sponsored by LWV, AAUW, PTA.
- Mtn. View Council candidates and Mtn. View-Whisman Elem. School Dist. candidates.
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