Statements of Support

By Lisa R. Simon

Following are just a few statements from some of those that support my candidacy for School Board.

"After serving with Lisa for several years on the Superintendent's Advisory Committee, I have found her to be a dedicated and well-informed committee member and parent. She knows the issues facing our school district and comes prepared with practical ideas and solutions to address them. I am confident she would make an excellent trustee and I endorse her candidacy."
- Colette Joyce, Superintendent's Advisory Committee Member

"We have worked with Lisa Simon at Bishop's Peak Elementary School and at Cal Poly, and in both settings Lisa has demonstrated that she is an extraordinarily caring individual who is totally dedicated to the education of students. Lisa is bright, articulate, and open to new ideas. She is a team player and always demonstrates the highest levels of integrity. On top of all this, Lisa has a special and loving relationship with her own children. We are thrilled that Lisa has generously offered to serve as a trustee for our school district and enthusiastically give our support to her election."
- Lee Burgunder, Professor
- Susan Burgunder, Artist

"Lisa Simon has our complete support in her bid for school board trustee. We have known Lisa for the past 4 to 5 years. Lisa is very involved in PTA at the elementary and Jr. High levels. Throughout the difficulties our school district has undergone in the past several years Lisa can always be counted on to be the voice of reason. She always asks the right questions to get all the facts needed to make an informed decision. Lisa is a tireless worker for the education of our children. We have total confidence that Lisa is the best choice for trustee. We have two children in the district and know that their future education will be in good hands with individuals like Lisa on our Board."
- Dawn Turner, PTA Board Member
- John Turner, Business Executive

"I cheered when Lisa Simon told us that she is running for school board! On top of being a professional educator, community volunteer and mother, she is a super listener with a sense of humor that makes people immediately at ease with her. Over the three years that she and I have served on the superintendent's advisory, I have appreciated her insightful questions and balanced solutions. Lisa Simon is just the person we need to serve the families of San Luis Coastal!"
- Paula Lowe, TEACh Foundation Board Member, Educational Consultant

"I have been impressed with Lisa's involvement in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, her willingness to attend school board meetings, and her insightful comments. I believe that Lisa understands the role of the school board and the importance of communication and teamwork. My experience tells me that an effective board listens to all sides of the issues, debates them, votes, and then works together to see policies implemented. I look forward to serving with Lisa."
- Chris Ungar, Parent, Educator, SLCUSD Governing Board Member

"Lisa is a bright, experienced, problem solver. She's dedicated to getting all the facts and she's honestly interested in listening to the varied voices that make up a community. Lisa's passion for education and her irrepressible sense of humor are already a great boon to our district. I heartily support her candidacy."
- Charlie Perryess, SLCUSD teacher since 1984

"Support our local schools and children with a vote for Lisa Simon for school board. I know that she has the commitment, energy, experience, integrity and vision necessary to guide the San Luis Obispo Unified School District to greater prestige and prosperity. Lisa understands the importance of education in children's lives and she will do her best to see that our tax dollars are spent wisely and effectively to ensure that our school children are given the opportunity to better educate themselves. Please join me in voting for Lisa Simon for school board."
- Sharon Dobson, Business Consultant

"We wholeheartedly support Lisa Simon for the SLCUSD School Board. We have known Lisa and her husband, Ivan, for several years. Our children attend Bishop's Peak School together, where Lisa has been very active with the PTA and school site council. Through our friendship and involvement at the school, we know her to be an intelligent and thoughtful person who always places a premium on listening and consensus-building. Lisa possesses real world common sense and understands that our schools, at times, face difficult issues. Lisa has the personal courage and integrity to address those issues. Her background in education, and commitment to the children of our school district, make her an ideal candidate for the SLCUSD School Board."
- Sue Bonitz, Parent, Attorney
- Tim Covello, Parent, Criminal Prosecutor

"Lisa cares about education in our community. We trust her to make careful decisions that emphasize what is best for our students, families, teachers, schools, and the community."
- Lisa Horowitz-McCann, Parent, Environmental Program Manager
- Rob McCann, Parent, Owner, SRL Business Services

"Lisa R. Simon has been volunteering with San Luis Coastal for many years in one capacity or another. I think its time we put her and her business acumen to work for the district. Vote Lisa R. Simon for board member San Luis Coastal Unified School District."
- Kevin Patrick Sullivan, Grounds Worker 1, San Luis Coastal Unified School District

"Lisa Simon is steeped in a love for children and their education. Both as a parent and a teacher herself, Lisa is committed to excellence in education for our community's children. We have watched her in action and the enthusiasm and dedication that she possesses, inspires, and draws in those around her. There is no question that Lisa Simon will be a powerful force for good in the educational lives of those she impacts."
- Norman and Heather Mendel

"It is a pleasure to endorse Lisa Simon for the board of San Luis Coastal Unified School District. She is a person of great ability and the highest integrity. Her background and experience in education, business and finance will serve the district well. As the mother of two children attending public schools she has a personal stake in the quality of public education. We could not have a better qualified or more dedicated candidate."
- Louise Noel, Instructor, Cuesta College
- George M. Lewis, Professor Emeritus, Cal Poly

"I know Lisa to be a wise and capable woman with a tremendous amount of integrity."
- Solina Lindahl, Parent, Economics Lecturer

"I have worked with Lisa Simon in the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly for six years. During that time, I have known Lisa to be forthright, hard-working, dependable and caring. Lisa is very concerned about her students, and that concern is reflected in her relationships with her students. She volunteered to be on Team OCOB within the college, a committee which works to further collegiality, and works diligently to promote the OCOB. Lisa is a team player who also takes the initiative to suggest a project and then follow it through. Lisa brings a unique perspective to the school board - she is the mother of SLCUSD students, the wife of a SLCUSD educator, and an educator herself. She knows firsthand what is required to prepare our children for their futures, and she has shown in the past that she is not afraid to be actively committed to that cause. I support Lisa Simon for SLCUSD wholeheartedly, please join me in voting for Lisa on election day 2004."
- Leslie A. McKinley, Director of Alumni and Corporate Relations, Orfalea College of Business

"We have had the pleasure of working with Lisa on our elementary school site council and PTA budget committees. Lisa thoroughly researches issues and never hesitates to ask the tough questions. We have found her to be an advocate for all children, never allowing special interests to influence her decisions."
- Nicolette and David Alford, Parents, Business Owners

"Lisa Simon has the strong business background and commitment to public education that San Luis Coastal needs! Students, parents and teachers will all benefit by having a level-headed, supporter of public education who understands the economics of how to run a business on the Board."
- Ricki Baird, Business Owner and Educator

"I fully endorse Lisa Simon for the San Luis Coastal School District Board because of her intelligence, training, background, and demonstrated dedication to our district."
- Andrew Marinello, Parent, Educator, SLCUSD Governing Board Member

"Lisa Simon will represent her constituents well on our School Board. Naturally balanced, she is a devoted parent and educator, a good listener with a sound voice for change, both kind and firm, a dedicated worker with a sense of humor, and directed yet flexible. Lisa works well in groups and is also is able to express herself as an individual. And she does it all with an infectious smile!"
- David Canvasser, Parent, Physician
- Joanne Canvasser, Parent, Volunteer