Ballot Statement of INA K BENDIS, Candidate for School Board, Tustee Area #2 Santa Clara Unified School District

By Ina K. Bendis

Physician, Educator, Businesswoman

I know the joys and difficulties of parenting school-age kids in public schools. My children were gifted and talented, but with special education needs. I had to fight for them to get the help that enabled them to graduate and go to college. As your Schools Trustee, I will help your kids, too.

I understand the challenges teachers face in partnering with administration and community. I have worked in Head Start, taught SAT prep, substitute taught at Wilcox, instructed Stanford medical students, and mentored deaf, blind, and learning disabled students. I volunteered in elementary schools and with Read Santa Clara literacy program, and interviewed Cornell applicants. I have served on nonprofit boards.

Chris Stampolis, West Valley-Mission Community College District Trustee, says "Ina Bendis has passion and energy to strengthencoalitions with local colleges." Trustee Anna Song, Santa Clara County Board of Education, says "Ina Bendis will represent all the families of this diverse district. Please join me in voting for Ina Bendis."

Please visit http://www.bendisforboard.com.

I ask for your vote.