Candidate for
Board Member; Saratoga Union School District

"Cynthia will be a fantastic addition to the SUSD Board. Besides being an active volunteer in the classroom for many years, Cynthia has been a regular contributor at Board meetings advocating for our kids. She is especially good at developing and presenting well-reasoned positions backed by solid research of the facts. Cynthia is committed to providing every child with an excellent, well-rounded education, and to making SUSD the envy of districts across the state and across the nation. A vote for Cynthia is a vote for high standards, innovation, and a dedication to delivering the best we can for our children and our community."

- Tom Coburn, Former SEF Co-President, former Foothill PTA President and 2011 SUSD Volunteer of the Year

"Cynthia is analytical and devoted, and she always considers what is in the best interest of all our students. She will be a great addition to the SUSD board."

- Cynthia Chang, Governing Board Member, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District

"I am pleased to support Cynthia for our school board. She has been an avid volunteer at our schools and has worked tirelessly to ensure that our children will continue to receive ample opportunities to develop to their fullest potential. I know she will work hard to serve the needs of our children."

- Kelly Chai, Parent of 2 SUSD students

"Cynthia has been a great advocate in pursuing higher standards in school curriculum for the many years that I have known her.With her rich academic background, knowledge about school subjects, and forthright personality, I have confidence that Cynthia will bring valuable contributions to the Saratoga Union School District.I support Cynthia in her campaign for a seat on the SUSD school board."

- Angela Kwan, Parent and 11-year Saratoga resident

"Cynthia cares deeply about ensuring that kids in Saratoga get a high quality education. She is highly knowledgeable, objective, data-driven, and results-oriented - key qualities which will truly make a big difference on the SUSD Board."

- Dinesh Bettadapur, Saratoga Parent & Community Leader

"I am happy to support Cynthia for school board. She will do a great job."

- Robert Zager, Former Co-Chair of Saratoga High's School Site Council

"Cynthia is an excellent choice for the school board. She understands our parent community and will work with our children's educational future in mind. "

- Deepti Devanagondi, Member of Redwood PTA Executive Board

"I have known Cynthia for a long time and have admired her passion for education; in particular in the areas of math and science. I am happy to support Cynthia for Saratoga school board. She will do a great job for our community!"

- Annie Lung, SHS parent and 10 year Saratoga resident

"Cynthia is passionate about education and has advocated for our District students in School Board meetings and otherwise. Cynthia does her homework. She has been attending School Board meetings for years and knows our District and its needs. Her positions are well reasoned and based on a solid understanding of the facts. Cynthia wants the best for our District's students and will work to ensure that our District offers programs that will give all of our students the opportunity to meet their potential."

- Shawna Ballard, Member of Foothill Elementary's PTA Executive Board and School Site Council

"Cynthia has worked tirelessly to bring our school district and community together to benefit our children. If we want our schools to continue to improve, to provide excellence for our children and to thrive through good leadership then we need Cynthia on our school board. I fully support Cynthia in this effort."

- Antonella Corno, former Foothill Elementary PTA President and member of Redwood School Site Council, current Saratoga High Marching Band board member

"With Cynthia on the school board I have every confidence that our children's educational future will be in good hands."

- Cathy King, Saratoga Parent

"I am thrilled to support Cynthia for SUSD Board. She has been an advocate for highest quality education for years. Her passion for education and her active attendance in board meetings would make her an excellent addition to our District. Having the kids' best interest in mind, her objective and well-reasoned point of view will serve to insure excellence for our Saratoga schools."

- Shay Bagherian, SUSD Parent and Member of Foothill Elementary PTA Executive Board