Candidates
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Linda L.A. Small
2,007 votes
28.62%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Safety and Risk Management Consultant for culturally diverse companies for legal compliance with workers' compensation, OSHA, and employment issues
- M.Ed./B.S. from Penn State University in Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Education
- Board Member with YMCA of Greater Whittier
- Chairperson/Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign with YMCA of Greater Whittier
- Lifelong Children's Sports Coach/Mentor with YMCA and other recreation leagues
- Classroom Teacher/Mentor with Junior Achievement for career development and world of work awareness
Priorities:
- Advance Student Achievement in all areas for all groups
- Expand parent and community ownership/involvement in support of our schools
- Maintain fiscal solvency and curriculum support through tough economic times.
Ken Henderson
1,967 votes
28.05%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- Business Owner - Insurance Broker
- Women's and Children's Crisis Shelter Board of Directors + 2005 to Present
- Elected as Governing Board Member 2001 + 2005
- Bachelor of Science - University of Southern California in the field of Finance
- Whittier High School + Class of `81
Priorities:
- Support our teachers so they have the resources necessary to educate our children.
- Hold State leaders accountable for restoring proper funding to our schools.
- Continue to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds.
Efrain Aceves
1,944 votes
27.72%
- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney/ WCSD Board Member
- Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Board Member
- Career Prosecutor
- B.A. & J.D. UCLA School of Law
- Attended "WCSD" Schools
- Former Federal Probation Officer
- Whittier Historical Society, Member
Priorities:
- Continue to Raise Student Achievement
- Implement a More Rigorous Curriculum
- Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
G.-Sylvia Hurtado
1,095 votes
15.61%
- Occupation: Community Liaison - Whittier City School District
- Assistant Administrator - Nursing Home
- United Society of Friends Women- President local
- USFW Southwest Yearly Meeting Board Member
- Unsung Hero Award 2008/2009 CSEA Chapter 62
Priorities:
- Regarding finances, focus on the children and those who directly impact their lives
- Maintaing class size reduction
- Authentic transparency between the district and the community that we serve
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Official Information
- Whittier City School District
District Statistics
- EdData.org
- GreatSchools.net
Candidate Forum
- Wednesday October 7
time: 7:00 p.m.
location: Whittier City Council Chambers, 13230 E. Penn St.
conducted by: LWV Whittier
NOTE: Includes candidates for Rio Hondo College Areas 3 & 5
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