Candidates
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Elizabeth "Liz" Block
21463 votes
19.50%
- Occupation: Elementary School Principal
- Special Ed. Administrator
- Licensed Educational Psychologist
- Administrative Services Credential
- California School Psychologist Credential
- M.A., Educational Psychology, UC Berkeley
- B.A., Psychology, Magna cum laude, Duke University
Priorities:
- Improve outcomes for all students, and better prepare them for college and work.
- Ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
- Foster open communications with the community to rebuild trust in the district.
Madeline Kronenberg
16950 votes
15.40%
- Occupation: School Boardmember/Teacher
- Received the State Excellence in Teaching Award in 2003
Priorities:
- Increase Student Achievement
- Close the Achievement Gap
- Create safe and secure classrooms
Valerie Cuevas
14857 votes
13.50%
- Occupation: Education Advocate
- Interim Executive Director
- Chief of Staff
- Legislative Aide
- Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Administration & Counseling
- Dual bachelor's from University of Southern California
Priorities:
- Ensure our STUDENTS READ at grade level
- Send MORE DOLLARS to our school sites
- Recruit, support and keep our GREAT TEACHERS
Mister Phillips
13027 votes
11.83%
- Occupation: Attorney/Child Advocate
- Parent
- Member of the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission
- Labor relations representative in K-12 public schools
- Former substitute teacher and instructional assistant in the West Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Fairfield-Suisun Unified School Districts
Priorities:
- School Safety
- Student egagement
- Academic achievement
Raquel Donoso
11064 votes
10.05%
- Occupation: Parent/Nonprofit Executive
- Mother of two sons, Nathan, 21 and Julian, 13
- Resident of Point Richmond
- Masters in Public Health, UCLA
- Director, $30M Department of Education initiative: Mission Promise Neighborhood
Priorities:
- INCREASE LEARNING & ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
- GREATER PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY
Elaine R Merriweather
9737 votes
8.85%
- Occupation: Educator
- Graduate of San Francisco State University , Master in Governance CSBA
- Elected to WCCUSD Board 11/2/10, City of Richmond Personnel Board Chairperson
- Led Transitional Kindergarten(TK) efforts within WCCUSD ; Promoted Full Service Community Schools
- Parent of a child in WCCUSD
- Recognized by California 15th District Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, In Honor of Distinguished and Outstanding Service to Community
- Recipient of America Federation of Teachers"Living the Legacy Award" In recognition of 30 years of exceptional Leadership,In support of Women's Rights
Priorities:
- Increased Parental and Community Involvement
- Increase Academic Performance and Improve Teacher Retention
- School Safety
Peter Nicholas Chau
8609 votes
7.82%
- Occupation: Contra Costa County Law Clerk
Chester R. Stevens
4946 votes
4.49%
- Occupation: Business Owner/Educator
- B.S.E.E.
- Fmr. Pres. Hercules Education Commission
- Fmr. Pres. Hercules Education Foundation
Priorities:
- Building bridges over the Achievement Gap
- Technology in classrooms to improve student achievement
- Bringing Back the Arts
Ayana Kirkland Young
4607 votes
4.19%
- Occupation: Attorney at Law
- President of Home Owner's Association
- PTA member
- Witkin Award in Wills and Trust
- Mother of Seven
Priorities:
- Student Education Must be our number 1 priority
- Resources to Teachers for Success in the Classroom
- Increased Parental and Community Involvement
Otheree Christian
4429 votes
4.02%
- Occupation: High School Campus Security Officer
- Earned a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and Minor in Political Sc from Howard University
- Served on the school site council for El Cerrito High School
- Served on the Design Review Board in Richmond
- Served on the Point Molate Commission in Richmond
- Presently serving as the President of the Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council in Richmond
- Served as Vice President for the Paraprofessional Public Employees Local 1
Priorities:
- Safety and Safe Schools
- Students at the Center / Parents
- Retain Good Teachers and Hire Qualified Teachers
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