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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
 Smart Voter Kris Ellen Calvin

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; South Pasadena Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Pediatric Association Director
  • Executive Director, American Academy of Pediatrics, California District (16 years)
  • Mother of 3 (oldest at UC Davis Law, middle graduated CAL with honors, youngest in So Pas elementary school)
  • Stanford (BA) and UC Berkeley (MA) education in economics, psychology and child development
  • Leadership experience on children's issues (includes statewide Children's Roundtable)
  • Active parent volunteer: Chair, Arroyo Vista Site Council, Chair PTA Buddy (Mentoring) program at AV, former Little League Manager
  • Educator: taught at University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University and Mission Community College
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Establish a transparent, open School Board process, with increased communication and links to community
  • Ensure that So Pas curriculum at every level prepares each child to succeed, whatever path they choose ( college-bound, artist, businessperson,etc)
  • Model "Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids" in So Pas: nutritious school lunch program; engaging PE for all kids; strong interscholastic sports
Key Endorsements
  • Michael Cacciotti, South Pasadena City Councilman
  • Harry Knapp, Past Mayor, South Pasadena
  • Dr. Michele Kipke, Youth Policy Expert
 
Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: votecalvin05@hotmail.com


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