Election 2016: 3 candidates vie for 2 seats on H.B. City school board
The race for two available seats on the Huntington Beach City School District board has three candidates in the running. Board President Bridget Kaub, who has served since 2012, is up for reelection. Retired principal Ann Sullivan and teacher Karrie Burroughs are trying to join the board. Trustee Brian Rechsteiner is not running for reelection. The district comprises two middle schools and seven elementary schools, all in Huntington Beach.
Here are the candidates in the order they appear on the Nov. 8 ballot:
Bridget Kaub
Age: 50
Professional occupation: Small-business owner
Education: Bachelor of science (political science/international law) and bachelor of arts (Dornsife communications and organizational behavior), USC
Time lived in city: 22 years
Previous public service: Lions Club, NSF, JHS, OCAHU board member and president, NAHU board member, PTA/PTSA 4th District, current legislative advocate for Smith Elementary, Dwyer Middle and Huntington Beach High schools, vice chairwoman Huntington Beach Community Services Commission, board president Huntington Beach City School District, CSC Huntington Beach Central Park Committee
Immediate family: Husband of 20 years, daughter who is 14 and a freshman at Huntington Beach High School
What are three things you hope to achieve if elected?
1. Provide the highest level and most effective education for every child in our schools.
2. Understand, appreciate and give direction so that every child is prepared to excel — an excellent foundation.
3. A solid STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, art and math). We are known to be a very forward-thinking district and we will continue to be.
Ann Sullivan
Age: 64
Professional occupation: Retired elementary school principal
Education: Master’s degree
Time lived in city: 24 years
Previous public service: As a principal, I was honored to lead Agnes Smith and Huntington Seacliff elementary schools in achieving recognition as California Distinguished Schools and Huntington Seacliff as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Immediate family: Husband and two grown children
What are three things you hope to achieve if elected?
1. Work closely with my colleagues, parents, community and staff to maintain a clear vision that supports strong student outcomes and accountability.
2. Through established policy, cohesive guidelines and transparency, the vision will become reality: a high-quality learning environment, a safe and supportive school climate, family and community engagement, a thriving workforce and financial sustainability.
3. Maintain our quality schools and continue the positive momentum to further provide our students with a world-class education and prepare them for the demands of an uncertain future.
Karrie Burroughs
Age: 45
Professional occupation: K-8 teacher
Education: Bachelor of arts in education, Cal State Fullerton; finishing a master’s in administration
Time lived in city: 27 years
Previous public service: Chaired the Red Ribbon campaign for over 10 years; served on PTAs and Huntington Union Council, Active Committee for Education and HOA boards for many years
Immediate family: Married with five children
What are three things you hope to achieve if elected?
1. Help support improvements in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
2. Support class-size reduction (teacher-student ratio).
3. Keep supporting the continued development of the new learning center model for special education and the need for new curriculum that will support the Common Core standards.
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