Candidate for
Board Member; San Marcos Unified School District

The following is taken from a letter of recommendation written for Beckie in July, 2010 by Dr. Pat Stall and excerpted here with her permission:

• Impeccable integrity, unmatched professionalism, avid listener, engaged learner--these are just a few of the descriptors I have for Beckie Garrett. ...her attention to detail, extensive knowledge of education and teaching, and her perspective of learning and teaching were qualities that would enhance our credential program...
  
• Beckie exhibited a keen ability to question practices and make concrete suggestions that resulted in a more visible and concerted focus...
  
• Her unquestionable commitment to social justice and to high quality education for all children make her the quintessential board member. ...Beckie has a breadth and depth of knowledge in K-16 education, including leadership and federal and state policy as well as linear and horizontal learning trends and issues that impact students in both positive and negative ways.
  
• Through her actions as a high school teacher, university instructor, and school board member, it is evident that her primary focus is on serving students. She listens to teachers and students, engaging in productive and sometimes difficult conversations aimed at questioning practices and beliefs that influence the quality of education delivered to students.
  
• While Beckie is most assuredly a supportive and positive leader, she does not shy away from controversial or differing perspective. Rather, based on solid data and research, Beckie uses her passion eloquently and persuasively to inform the conversation...
  

Pat Stall, Ph.D.

Additional Endorsers

Dr. Larry Maw
Robyn and Dr. Bill Streshly
Mary Borevitz
Kathy Rocha and Dr. Victor Rocha
Dr. Mark Baldwin
Ken Broach
Tanis and Alan Brown
Dr. Anne Rene Elsbree
Elizabeth O'Toole
Jack and Jan Ashby
Dr. Patricia Prado-Olmos
Cherryl and Andy Baker
Heidi and Dennis Schloss
Anna and Scott Winn
Terri Christofk
Katie and Gil Jaramillo
Julie Rich
Scott Gross and Jay Franklin
Dr. Annette Daoud
Karen Oberlander
Darius and Robin Khayat
Patti Pettigrew
Eileen and Terry Ogden
Gayle and Rick Williams
Dean Nelson
Barbara and Junior Morton
Pam Lindamood
Lisa and Brady Stout
Kirk Effinger
Yvonne Fojtasek
David Woodard
Pat and Sue Kelly
Audrey Quirk
Janice Chapman
Pat and Larry Walker
Sandi Sawa
Heidi Paul
Janet Gidner
Dr. Erika Daniels
Sherri and Dean Faulkner
Sally Benjamins
Carol Gidner
Janet Paul
Garnet Kelly
Doug Rider
Ruthie Wheeler
Sheila Trebbin
Holly Balardeta
Karin and John Wilson
Marj Lacey
Angie Ferguson
Amy Champion
Margaret and Joe Meyers
Stephanie and Jeff Walker
Jennifer and Eric Olson
Virginia and Clyde Kodadek
Gary Taylor and Gene G. Heard, M.D.
Janet Meeker
Susan Lewis
Dawn Durbin
Anna Fleming
Megan Freeman
Brigitte Sagasser
Ella Harman
Kathie and Alan Freeman
John and Barbara Cole
Tim Durbin
Karen Mace
Les Samenow
Seena Trigas
Sheila Morris
Jolene and Tom Clark
Cory and Drew Swonetz
Laura Laird
Jeff Montooth
Lynne McCarthy
Cathy Hicks
Larry Osen
Gini and Tom Gnibus
Jay Petrek
Sharon and Dan Jenkins
Randy Walton
Janine Burton
Hillarie and Tom Coleman
Randy Wilson
Brian Stevens
Beth McNalley
Carleen and Darwin Southard
Marcia Kern and James M. Stern
Dilcie Perez
Carol and Dave Foster
Yvonne and Kim Brett
Julie Christ
Elissa Cassella
Dave Clark
Pia Harris-Ebert and Pat Ebert
Ron and Candy Layton
Elva Cisneros
Bonnie Bagheri
Brianna Poltl
Allan Brent
Paige Santos