A Brief Biographical Information of Dr. Steven S. Choi

By Steven S. "Steve" Choi

A little more detailed personal information is provided here for the voters about Dr. Steven S. "Steve" Choi.

My name is Steven S. Choi and I am running for a seat on the Board of Irvine Unified School District. I am running to contribute for our schools and for the community with thirty years of experience in the field of education. I probably have the most unique experience and qualifications than any other candidate. Besides my teaching experience at the college level, I also provide afterschool academic teaching service to Irvine students from K through 12th. Therefore, I know the students' abilities or problems very thoroughly. To build better schools by raising our academic standards, our students need to strengthen their basic skills. The students cannot do it on their own. Our teachers and the policy makers should help them. We live in one of the best communities in the country. We can also build one of the best school districts in the country. I believe we can. Please help me get elected so that I can help our schools and children. Thank you.

In Irvine: Have lived in Irvine since 1993

My wife and I have operated two afterschool
programs in Irvine since 1990, Kumon Math and
Reading Program and Dr. Choi's Academy

Family: Wife Janie, son Daniel (11th Gr.), and daughter

Michelle (7th Gr.)

Education:

• BA, Kyung Hee University, Korea
• MS, Louisiana State University
• Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

University of Southern California
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine, Extension
California State University, Los Angeles
Henderson State College, Arkansas
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

Currently Teaching at:

Coastline Community College since 1987.
Kumon Education Center of Irvine, General Manager
Dr. Choi's Academy, Director

Listed in:

Who's Who in California
Who's Who in Library and Information Science
Outstanding young Men of America

Endorsements Received from:

1. Hon. Christina Shea, Mayor, City of Irvine

2. Hon. Dave Christensen, Councilman, City of Irvine

3. Sonia C. Martin, Finance Commissioner, City of Irvine
and Vice President of South Coast Republican Forum

4. Jon S. Fleischman, Planning Commissioner, City of Irvine

5. Hon. Jim Morrissey, State Assemblyman

6. Hon. Ho Chung, Councilman, City of Garden Grove

7. Karen Preston, Board Member, Irvine Unified School
District

8. Kim Guth, Trustee, Fullerton Unified School District.

9. Phil Yarbrough, Trustee, Santiago College District

10. Ken Williams, Trustee, Orange County Department of

Education

11. Michael Hartleif, Irvine Tax Activist

12. Orange County Young Republicans

13. Young Republican Federation of California

14. California College Republicans

BALLOT STATEMENTS of STEVEN S. "STEVE" CHOI, Ph.D.

OCCUPATION: College Professor, Director and Teacher of an Academic Institute, Phonics Tutor, Business Owner

The year 2000 is around the corner. Are our children prepared to meet the challenges of the new millenium exploding with advanced technology and higher standards? How can we assure that our children are receiving the best possible education? As a college professor, a director and teacher of an academic institute, and the father of two excellent students who attend our local schools, it is a genuine concern to me that our tax dollars are wisely used for our children's education and school operations.

As your School Board Member, I will:

Strengthen higher academic standards,

Strengthen moral values of our children,

Ensure the mastery of essential basic skills,

Encourage the sensible integration of higher
critical thinking skills,

Expand the learning community and its
accountability,

Prioritize spending for classrooms, not bureaucrats.

As an experienced teacher I know how to find the solutions to the challenges faced by our children and our schools. I believe we can build a new future for our children without raising taxes or compromising the local control of our schools. I have the leadership to raise the academic standards of our children's education.

Please mark your sample ballot or absentee ballot NOW and vote for STEVEN S. "STEVE" CHOI, Ph.D.