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Christine Chacon Sullivan
6,930 votes
22.70%
- Occupation: Appointed Governing Boardmember
- I work as an Assistant Manager for Medical Billing.
- I have lived in this community for 27 years. I have two children, Trina and Darrell, a son-in-law, Tommy, and a grandson, Bradley.
- Education is very important in my family. Trina graduated from Berkeley and Darrell attends Rio Hondo, where he plays on the water polo team.
- I received my Associate of Arts degree from Cerritos College. I am currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts degree.
- PTSA President, California High School (`93-`95, `01-`03)
- School Site Council, Mulberry Elementary School (`94-`95)
Priorities:
- Increase parental involvement and awareness.
- Continue to make sure every dollar is well spent and directed toward the classroom.
- Ensure our teachers and district staff have the materials, training and support they need and deserve.
Paul R. Gardiner
6,877 votes
22.53%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher
- Incumbent Governing Board Member EWCSD
- Bachelor of Science, University of Maine
- Life Credential, Learning Handicapped
- Resource Specialist Certificate
- Boy Scouts of America, Committe Chairman
- Resident of Whittier Community 41 years
Priorities:
- To remove barriers to student achievement and teacher performance
- To promote highest standards of professionalism for teachers
- To increase teacher influence over spending priorities, academic curriculum, and student discipline
Armando Urteaga
6,378 votes
20.89%
- Occupation: School Administrator(Assist. Principal)/Educator
- Bachelor's Degree - Kinesiology/P.E.
- Master's Degree - School Administration/Ed. Management.
- Doctorate Degree - Educational Leadership(In Progress)
- Experience as a Principal/Assistant Principal
- Previously a Middle School Teacher
- I want to bring my background and proven experience in education to strengthen East Whittier for all the RIGHT reasons!
Priorities:
- Continue Increasing Test Scores
- Improve/Strengthen the Budget; Fiscal Responsibility
- Recruit and Retain Highly-Qualified Teachers
Edmund A. Velasco
5,478 votes
17.95%
- Occupation: Music Teacher
- Attended California State University, Long Beach
- Artist in Residence, Whittier College
- Co-Founder of MORE (Music OutReach and Education)
Priorities:
- Help teachers get the tools they need to raise proficiency standards
- Improve communication between teachers, parents and district offices
- Get the arts education back into the elemetary schools
Michael J. Brady, Psy.D.
4,863 votes
15.93%
- Occupation: Middle School Teacher
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Community College Instructor
- 1995 Educator of the Year, California Youth Authority
- Present and Past member of various youth organizations
Priorities:
- Safe and Clean Schools where Students, Teachers, and Support Staff are respected.
- Standards-Based instructions leading to improvement of state test scores.
- The continuation of Music programs as well as after-school programs.
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