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 Dr. Andrea Lerner Thompson
President
Elected: 2006, 2010
Term of Office Expires: 2014
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 I have lived in Chico for fifteen years. Chico has given me so much: I met my husband here, and our sons were born at Enloe. With its beautiful trees and parks, a thriving business and medical community, the presence of the university and community college, we have many resources to celebrate. Yet, I believe a strong measure of the vitality of a community is the excellence of its public schools. I bring to the Board my commitment to academic opportunity and excellence for all of Chico's children.
I believe in the value of public education. Although I grew up in a poor family, the quality of the education I received from the public schools gave me the tools I needed to accomplish my goals. At CSU, Chico I am professor of American literature and American Indian Studies; I served as Director of University Honors Programs from 2002 until 2006. I hold graduate degrees from Stanford University and the University of Arizona.
I have two children, an eighth grader and a sixth grader, in the school district. What I wish for them is the same thing that I wish to work toward for all children in our district. I want them to feel they received the highest standards of public education to enable them to take their places as tomorrow's leaders.
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Elizabeth Griffin
Vice President
Elected: 2008
Term of Office expires: 2012
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 I was born in upstate New York the fifth of seven children; my family moved to southern California when I was 11. I came to Butte County in 1980 and worked as a legal secretary to support myself through college. I graduated from CSU Chico in 1988 magna cum laude with a BA in Social Science and earned secondary level teaching credentials in Social Science and English. I taught at Chico High School for two-and-a-half years and then completed two years of law school. I am married and have two grown children who graduated from Chico High School.
After several years volunteering in the community, I began to work with a local non-profit, first as an in-home parent educator, then moved on to design and teach parenting classes and manage a literacy program and a support program for relative caregivers. In 2000 I was hired by Butte County Children's Services and assumed responsibility for the county's Foster Care Licensing Program. I managed that program and taught parenting classes before joining the staff of the Butte County Children & Families Commission in 2007 as their School Readiness Coordinator. My goal is to support a brighter future for all of Chico's children through quality education and Iam proud to serve as a School Board Trustee.
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Eileen Robinson
Clerk
Elected: 2010
Term of Office Expires: 2014
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 I am native to the Chico area, having grown up on a small dairy to the west of Hamilton City. Small country schools gave me a great education, for which I am grateful. My four daughters all graduated from Chico schools.
I first became involved with Chico Unified as my children entered kindergarten. It must have been a calling because once I became a volunteer, I never left the district. I found a role as an employee and also continued to work on district planning committees and other projects. I attended many board meeting throughout my thirty-five years as a volunteer and employee,Upon my retirement in 2002, I felt a sense of disconnection, of not being as much a participant as I had once been, so I decided it was time to reconnect and run for the Board of Education.
The district has gone through its trials and tribulations in recent years, but it has survived. I am looking forward to serving the district in my new role and will commit my time, energy and experience to saving those programs that are strong and working to provide a variety of educational options to all students. I will also explore ways to add new programs and restore others that have been cut because of fiscal constraints and declining enrollment.
I look forward to communicating regularly with parents and community members who are interested in supporting our great public school system. I am committed to establishing an atmosphere of openness and teamwork with all the district's employees and an all-encompassing attitude that welcomes everyone to the world of support for our youth by providing the very best educational opportunities available.
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Dr. Kathleen E. Kaiser
Member
Elected: 2006, 2010
Term of Office Expires: 2014
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 Kathleen Kaiser, Ph.D., Duke University; B.A., Florida State University and member of CSU, Chico's faculty since 1972. Outstanding Faculty Service Award, Governor appointee to CSU BOT, CPEC Commissioner, past Statewide Academic Senator, Children's Choir of Chico, PTSO at Marsh Jr. High. Children and grandchildren attended CUSD and Montessori schools. Volunteer work: Chico Velo, Chico Running Club, numerous campus and community activities.
As a district, we are committed to all children's academic preparation and success. College prep is supposed to start with 8th grade; high school success is measured by 10th grade level work; however, second languages, performing arts, essential math and English skills are mandatory for college entrance. All our children must be prepared by their academic and social experiences in our schools to be successful adults in a global and diverse economy. I am committed to serve your children and our community with integrity in this most important area - our school district.
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Jann Reed
Member
Elected: 2004, 2008
Term of Office expires: 2012
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 I am definitely a product of America's public school system, having attended seven elementary schools, two junior highs and three high schools throughout the United States. Although this may not be a typical childhood, it did prepare me for being the "new kid" as junior member of the CUSD Board of Education.
My background is in microbiology. I graduated from CSU, Chico in 1979. Since 1993 I have been volunteering in a variety of ways in the school district, including classroom volunteer, school site council rep, and PTA president. My three children currently attend schools in CUSD and I have found that Chico Unified is filled with dedicated teachers and staff.
I believe that providing a quality public education for our youth is one of the principle responsibilities of our society. In our ever-changing world, it is important that our students are life-long learners, prepared for the challenges ahead.
I feel honored to have this opportunity to make a contribution to our community.
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