- Occupation: Trustee, Board of Education
- Parent, Spouse, Community Leader
- Attorney, California and Supreme Court Licensed
- Linguistics and English Literature Double Major, SDSU
- 2010 Legislator of the Year and 2009 "Fortissimo Award," California Association for Music Education (CMEA)
- Former 20-Year University Administrator, USD
- Former Teacher, English-as-a-Second Language
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Ensure San Diego's children have access to a broad curriculum, including arts, music and athletics, but also technology for today's world.
- Push money to schools through modernized and streamlined business operations. Ensure public accountability and transparency.
- Advocate in Sacramento and Washington for San Diego's fair share.
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- Dede Alpert, retired State Senator
- Sharon Jones, President, Board of Ed., San Diego County Office of Ed.
- David Le May, Retired Principal, Scripps Ranch High School
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- Who Speaks for Our Children's Education
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An essay on what budget cuts are like on the Board of Education, where our priorities must be found and why.
- Proposition S for Schools
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An article written in 2008 when Katherine was Board President regarding Proposition S and what it would mean for San Diego schools. The $2.1 billion bond ultimately passed with over 68% of the vote.
- Variations on a Bulletin Board
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A poetical look at California's education system and global competition.
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