Candidate for
Board Member; Pasadena Unified School District; Trustee Area 7

As a father of two school-aged daughters who has lived in Pasadena for eight and half years, I care about education.

We need a School Board that can ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely so that our students can compete in the 21st century.

As an attorney, business owner, and educator, I know how schools operate and what teachers and administrators confront daily.

With this experience, I will work with other board members to:  Ensure that West Pasadena has high performing schools that focus on science, technology, and global skills; Expand the thriving Multi-Language Immersion programs into our middle schools; Deepen connections between our schools and Pasadena's world-class cultural institutions, colleges, businesses, and nonprofits so that our students can work in internships and have real-life experiences; and

Insist on strict oversight of our bond funds and operating budget.  We expect our schools to have high expectations and challenge the minds of our students. I ask for your vote to ensure that our children are prepared to compete internationally in the 21st century.