WHY NOw?
CUSD is a strong school district. But strong organizations don’t wait for problems to become emergencies. I’m not running to change what makes claremont schools exceptional. I’m running to protect those strengths while bringing fresh thinking to the challenges ahead.
Photographer: Matt Lara, 2023, https://www.mattlaraphotography.com/
listen first. follow the evidence. build consensus. keep students at the center.
listen first. follow the evidence.
build consensus. keep students at the center.
We need to plan beyond a single budget year.
We need to address declining enrollment aggressively rather than simply manage it.
We need to recruit and retain exceptional educators in one of california’s most expensive housing markets.
And we need board meetings where our community can hear meaningful discussion and understand how important decisions are made.
▾ Find out more below ▾
MY PRIORITIES
For a more in-depth overview, please visit “Krista’s priorities” page in the “About” section
protect the classroom
MY PRIORITIES
practice sound fiscal stewardship with long-term planning, healthy reserves, transparency, and responsible decisions that protect students and classrooms first.
BRING FAMILIES BACK TO CUSD
let’s not simply manage declining enrollment; Let’s work to reverse it. learn why families choose other educational options, strengthen the programs that attract students, make enrollment easier, and tell the story of cusd’s exceptional schools far more effectively.
RECRUIT, RETAIN, & SUPPORT EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS
Invest in outstanding teachers and staff, listen to the people closest to our students, and explore creative partnerships with the CIty and community — including workforce housing strategies — to help cusd attract and retain exceptional employees.
EXPAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY STUDENT
Strengthen special education support and expand pathways in academics, arts, career & technical education, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and career preparation so every student can find a place to thrive.
PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE
Embrace innovation thoughtfully. Develop research-backed approaches to a.i., technology, and healthy screen use while creating safe, inclusive school cultures where students feel connected, respected, and ready to learn.
BRING INDEPENDENT, TRANSPARENT
LEADERSHIP TO THE BOARD
Collaboration matters. So does meaningful public discussion.
i will listen carefully, consider different perspectives, ask questions respectfully, and work toward consensus. the community should also be able to hear board members discuss important issues, understand the alternatives being considered, and know how decisions are reached.
healthy public governance builds trust by making participation meaningful.
listen first. follow the evidence. build consensus. keep students at the center.
listen first. follow the evidence.
build consensus. keep students at the center.
EXPERIENCE FOR WHAT COMES NEXT:
EXPERIENCE FOR WHAT COMES NEXT:
41 years in public
education.
deep claremont roots.
42 years in public education.
national-level
governance experience.
a fresh, independent voice
for our school board.
I’ve spent my career helping students succeed, building programs, leading organizations, balancing ambitious goals with fiscal realities, and bringing people together around a common purpose.
i understand how decisions made in the board room affect teachers, staff, students and families when they reach the classroom.
deep claremont roots.
Now i’m ready to put my experience to work for the entire claremont unified school district.
Now i’m ready to put my experience
to work for the entire claremont
unified school district.
national-level governance experience.
listen first. follow the evidence.
build consensus. keep students at the center.
EXPERIENCEd leadership for
claremont schools
EXPERIENCEd leadership for claremont schools
a fresh, independent voice for our school board.
listen first. follow the evidence. build consensus. keep students at the center.
EXPAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY STUDENT
BRING INDEPENDENT, TRANSPARENT
LEADERSHIP TO THE BOARD
RECRUIT, RETAIN, & SUPPORT EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS
BRING FAMILIES BACK TO CUSD
protect the classroom
PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE
(I’m here)
Claremont has exceptional schools and much to be proud of. I’m running for school board because i believe protecting what makes cusd strong also means being willing to look honestly at the challenges ahead and act before they become crises.
Declining enrollment, long-term financial pressures, educator recruitment and retention, rapidly changing technology, and the need for greater public engagement will require experienced, thoughtful leadership.
I BELIEVE THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR CUSD CALLS FOR A BOARD THAT LISTENS FIRST, FOLLOWS THE EVIDENCE, ASKS DIFFICULT QUESTIONS WHEN NECESSARY, AND KEEPS STUDENTS AND CLASSROOMS AT THE CENTER OF EVERY DECISION.
Claremont has exceptional schools and much to be proud of. I’m running for school board because
EXPERIENCE that
makes a difference
I grew up in claremont, graduated from claremont high school, and raised my family here. All three of my children are chs graduates.
for 27 years, i taught theatre at claremont high school and chaired the visual and performing arts department for 11 years. i know our district not only as a graduate and parent, but also from inside its classrooms.
that matters.
EXPERIENCE that makes a difference
I believe protecting what makes CUSD strong also means being willing to look honestly at the challenges ahead
my experience extends well beyond cusd. During more than a decade of national nonprofit board governance and executive leadership, including serving as president of the educational theatre association, I gained extensive experience in financial oversight, policy development, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and collabaorative decision-making.
