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Fiona Walter
12346 votes
20.94%
- Occupation: Engineer/Parent
- Graduate, Stanford University, BS Mechanical Engineering, MS Aero/Astro
- Trustee, Mountain View Whisman School Board, 2004-2012
- Graduate, CSBA Masters in Governance
- Chair, MVWSD Measure G Bond Campaign
- Multiple PTA roles; most recently 2013-14 MVHS PTSA president
- Two children, both at Mountain View High School
Priorities:
- Engage parents more on issues directly affecting their students
- Expand programs and curriculum for students at all levels
- Efficiently manage the transition to Common Core Instruction
Debbie Torok
10888 votes
18.47%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Software Engineer at CACI International
- 20+ years Community and School Volunteer
- 2 Golden Oak & 3 Honorary Service PTA Awards
- Los Altos and MVLA Educational Foundation Board Member
- Co-Chair two LASD parcel tax campaigns
- Graduate, CSBA Masters in Governance
Priorities:
- Continuing to improve core curriculum course quality and enrichment meeting the needs of all our students
- Implementation of Common Core in English language arts/literacy and mathematics
- Implementation of the Local Control Accountability 3 year plan, focusing on unrepresented students
Joe Mitchner
10678 votes
18.11%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- B.S. Industrial Engineering, Stanford University; MBA, UCLA
- Finance career includes Oracle Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, and Stanford University
- Trustee, MVLA High School District, 2007 - Present
- CSBA Masters in Governance, 2009
- Mountain View Resident - 23 years
- Three Children - one recent graduate, and two 10th graders at MVHS.
Priorities:
- Improve academic achievement for ALL students at ALL levels. This includes building support structures to ensure student success.
- Provide classes and programs that meet the evolving needs of our students, with an openness to innovative new approaches.
- Ensure financial plans are responsible, sustainable, and aligned with District goals.
Sanjay Dave
8227 votes
13.96%
- Occupation: Computer Engineering Manager/Parent/Volunteer
- B.S., University of Colorado, Boulder, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- M.S., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Biochemical Engineering
- Sr. Management, Synopsys Corporation, Director of Engineering, AMD
- Tutor at MVHS, Taught GED Prep at Women's Correctional Institution, AYSO & Pony Baseball coach for 7 years
- Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Mountain View
- Parent, Daughter Freshman @ MVHS, Son @ Huff Elementary
Priorities:
- Respond to the diversity and needs of all students
- Listen to parents and educators, in order to make the Board's decision transparent and responsive to community needs
- Promote 21st century education - technology, vocational, academics, arts, music and athletics
Dana Marie Bunnett
7883 votes
13.37%
- Occupation: Nonprofit Director
- Parent of LAHS Senior
- Youth Advocate
- Stanford Graduate
Priorities:
- Effective Stewardship of the Public's Dollars and District Financial Stability
- Inclusive and Transparent Board Policy Making
- Grow Programs that Lead to the Success of Our Most Vulnerable Students
Doug Moore
5013 votes
8.50%
- Occupation: Entrepreneur, Company President
- BA, UC Berkeley
- MBA, Harvard University
Priorities:
- Make the school board more effective
- Reduce stress on kids
- Reduce the achievement gap
Kevin T. Kramer
3911 votes
6.63%
- Occupation: Internet Company Executive
- J.D. from the Catholic University of America
- B.A. from the University of Delaware
Priorities:
- Improved Transparency in Decision-Making
- Improved Accessibility and Communication with Constituents
- Better Engagement on the Substance of the Issues Facing Our Students
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