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T. N. Ho
24,021 votes
41.2%
23,490 votes
(41.21%) in Santa Clara County
531 votes
(39.66%) in Santa Cruz County
- Occupation: Incumbent SCCBOE Board President
- MS, Computer Science
- BS, Electronic Engineering
Priorities:
- Enhance financial audit ability of the COE over local district budgets, including the proper use of voter-approved bond money.
- Enforce the accountability requirements for school administrators and teachers.
- Ensure that parents' opinions are respected in the education of their children.
Charlie Ahern
18,257 votes
31.3%
17,827 votes
(31.27%) in Santa Clara County
430 votes
(32.11%) in Santa Cruz County
- Occupation: Writer, city commissioner, volunteer
- BA (Education & Political Science), MBA (Finance)
- Former board president, Social Advocates for Youth.
- Board and Audit committee member, Emergency Housing Consortium
- Commissioner, Cupertino's Technology, Information, & Communications Commission
- Work Experience: Ten years technical curriculum development and writing. Fifteen years high-tech corporate accounting.
- Wife teaches disabled adults for Mountain View-Los Altos High School district. Son attended Cupertino schools, now attends DeAnza College.
Priorities:
- Advocate for the best interests of and opportunities for all schoolchildren.
- Work closely with parents, school boards, and district administrators.
- Ensure teachers are well-trained, credentialed, and supported in the classroom.
Lynette Lee Eng
16,046 votes
27.5%
15,685 votes
(27.52%) in Santa Clara County
361 votes
(26.96%) in Santa Cruz County
- Occupation: Mediator/Businesswoman
- Chair, Los Altos Park, Arts and Recreation Commission
- Member, League of Women Voters Education Committee
- Board Member and Volunteer Mediator, Los Altos Mediation Program
- Committee Member, Dialogues for Education Forums
- Active parent volunteer with Cupertino Union School District schools
- B.S., University of San Francisco
Priorities:
- I will strive to be a positive team member to improve learning for all children in Santa Clara County.
- I will conscientiously represent the concerns and interests of the community.
- I will work to ensure that we remain fiscally responsible while we provide the highest quality classroom education possible.
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Candidates Answer Questions
The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked
all candidates for this office to respond to
3 questions on Experience, Special Education, and Charter Schools.
Official Information
- County Office of Education
Events
- Oct. 10: WVMCC-Bd. of Ed. Candidates Forum, West Valley College, Baltic Room, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga 6:00-West Valley-Mission College District Candidates 7:30 Santa Clara County Board of Education Candidates
News and Analysis
- San Jose Mercury News
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