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Barbara Switzer Groth
23,664 votes
23.5%
- Occupation: President, San Dieguito Union High School District
- San Dieguito High School, Class of 1970
- A.A. degree, Radiological Tech., Loma Linda University
- B.A., Anthropology, UCLA
- School Board rep. to San Diego County Achievement Gap Task Force
- former president, San Diego County School Boards Association
- mother of 2 SDUHSD graduates
Priorities:
- Use every education dollar efficiently, keeping budget cuts as far away from the classroom as possible.
- Continue developing curriculum that includes academically rigorous career oriented courses.
- Offer a range of educational options that allows each student to learn and be successful.
John Salazar
20,468 votes
20.3%
- Occupation: Businessman/Teacher/Parent
- San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science Business Marketing, Minor Political Science
- Past Member of: The San Diego Rotary
- Board of Directors of the San Diego Natural History Museum
- State of California Small Business Advisors Board
Priorities:
- Eliminate administrative wasteful spending.
- Replace ineffective teachers.
- Protect college-prep courses.
Amy Herman
16,086 votes
16.0%
- Occupation: Co-Owner Herman Design and Construction
- University of Central Missouri: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication
- SDUHSD Legislative Action Network Co-Chair
- Canyon Crest Academy Foundation: Vice President of Parent Volunteers
- Carmel Valley Middle School PTSA: Former Vice President of Legislation
- Carmel Del Mar PTA, Former PTA President
- Mother of two SDUHSD graduates
Priorities:
- Provide positive, collaborative relationship between the board, administration, teachers, and the community
- Continue tradition of providing quality education for all students
- Keep funding in place for programs that enrich and inspire students including the arts, technology, and engineering
Sandra S. Timmons
14,666 votes
14.6%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- Board of directors for the San Diego Children's Choir (8 years).
- Chair of the San Dieguito Academy Capital Campaign for the Performing Arts Center.
- Graduate University of California, San Diego, Revelle College - BA Psychology, Minor Mathematics
- Producer for KPBS-TV, retired
- Owner, Videoconferencing for Education and Training
- President of the San Dieguito Academy Foundation (2 years)
Priorities:
- Work to close the achievement gap. All students can achieve their full potential if engaged in their learning and supported in areas they need.
- Advocate for greater parent involvement in their child's education. Family participation in education is twice as predictive of students' academic suc
- Find ways to stretch our resources by partnering with the community. We need to expand our circle of influence to bring in resources to insure our stu
Andrew J. Brown, III
14,275 votes
14.2%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Cardiff School District
Priorities:
- Strong School Board
- Transparent Budget
- To Protect Specialty Programs Arts, Music, and Athletics
Rick Shea
11,570 votes
11.5%
- Occupation: Retired Administrator
- Administrative Services Officer (retired)
- San Diego State University graduate
- M. A.; P.P.S., Admin. and Teaching Credentials
- Former Teacher and School Administrator
- Former City of Encinitas Councilmember
- Past Director Encinitas Fire Protection District
Priorities:
- Advocate for children by keeping politics out of the classroom
- Maintain academic excellence in tough economic climate
- Assure our taxdollars are spent wisely
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Official Information
- San Dieguito Union High School District Board Web Page
News and Analysis
Del Mar Times
North County Times
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