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As a county board trustee and former local trustee, I know firsthand the traits that make for an ideal school board member. They include critical thinking, hard work, empathy, attention to detail, and a desire to do what is right for the entire community on all issues. Linda has those traits, and I know she will work hard for all Palo Alto students.
Linda brings an incredible depth of knowledge about PAUSD, built through years of dedicated service in so many different roles across our district. She understands how our schools work from multiple perspectives, listens thoughtfully, and always puts students first. Linda’s experience, steady leadership, and commitment to our community make her an exceptional choice for the Palo Alto School Board.
I have watched Linda be a very effective board member. She knows when to be supportive and when to push for something better, and that judgment will be so valuable on the PAUSD Board of Education.
❝ As a parent advocate for families in our district, I’ve watched Linda bring her classroom expertise, values, & pragmatism to her volunteer roles. She engages families where they are, listens, and works calmly & thoughtfully to find solutions. I’m all in!❞
❝I worked with Linda on large civic engagement events. She is someone who steps up without being asked, brings people together, and follows through. Thoughtful and principled, she views leadership as service. Linda will be invaluable on the school board.❞
❝Linda understands the role and responsibilities of a PAUSD school board member. She applies her problem-solving skills to difficult issues, considers alternatives, and follows through with well-thought-out, supportable plans that will benefit our students❞.
❝Linda takes the time to ask questions, read up on issues, and understand all sides of a problem. She collaborates with others to seek solutions. She also goes out of her way to share her expertise with others, always in the best interest of our students.❞.
❝Linda breaks down complexities and focuses on the essentials, making her a uniquely effective board member. She used her deep understanding of how our district works to advocate for students and families while serving on our PTA Council Executive Board.❞
❝Linda is a thoughtful coalition builder, prioritizing and advocating for what’s best for our students.❞
I have known Linda in many different contexts for years. I have consistently found her to be constructive, well informed and thoughtful. She has the qualities we need on our School Board. I am delighted and honored to endorse her candidacy.
I am delighted to recommend Linda for Palo Alto school board!
❝Linda will be a great addition to the PAUSD board with her deep experience and long record of accomplishment.❞.
Linda loves our children and young adults, and our country's democracy. She has impressive organizational skills and good humor. Trust Linda with the future of our children, and vote for her. Our District and our families need Linda on our school board.
Linda truly cares about students' well-being and growth as whole people, and she actively supports parents in advocating for their children's needs and success.
Linda is the uniting force that our school district desperately needs!
My blood pressure is significantly lower any time Linda is in the room.
Linda has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Palo Alto's schools. She is compassionate and knows how to get things done!
❝For the past 11 years, I've worked alongside Linda in classrooms, on school committees, and leading events. I've seen the positive impact Linda has had on our PAUSD students and parents. I know she will bring a collaborative spirit and a deep understanding of our student, parent, and staff communities to our school board.❞
With her unparalleled understanding of the district’s inner workings and her levelheaded wisdom, Linda has consistently added exceptional value across many levels of our district for years. She would be an outstanding board trustee.
❝ Every time I show up to an event or organization focused on supporting our students, Linda is already there. Whether it s parents working to address mental health and equity, or volunteers standing at the train crossings in a safety vest late at night to protect our kids, Linda is on the front lines. She knows this district from every angle as a parent, volunteer, advocate, staff member, and someone who regularly engages in our board rooms. Whenever I face a challenging community problem, she is my very first call. Linda will bring a calm, steady presence to the board, rising above drama and personal politics to always find the best path forward for every student in our district.❞
Dozens of community members and leaders are standing together!
Kwanza Price, Palo Alto Parent
❝I worked with Linda on the PTA at Duveneck. Outside of PTA, she and I have been activists for different progressive school causes like the Palo Alto Black History Bike Ride. We also happen to share the same alma mater!❞
Laura Prentiss,
❝I can’t think of anyone better to represent the interests of our children and families!❞
Nick Meta, Youth Mental Health Advocate
Debbie Mukamal & Rani Jayakumar,
Co-leads of Trackwatch Palo Alto and parents of Gunn alums
We had the honor of working closely with Linda to co-lead TrackWatch Palo Alto. Linda is an inspiring example of leadership and care in our community. She is incredibly smart, reliable, well-reasoned, and action-oriented, which are all qualities PAUSD needs.
Jamie Barnett, Community parent
❝Linda has led in so many ways in our community—with empathy, intelligence, and pragmatism. She has a deep understanding of what it means to be an effective board member, and will deliver for PAUSD.❞
Francesca Segre,
Menlo Park City School District Board Trustee
Sally Bemus, Youth Advocate
❝Linda is a systems thinker who leads with her heart. She jumped in to help save allcove and strengthen Project Safety Net when our community needed both. I've watched her put in the work for our young people. She's in this for all of our children.❞
Chris Colohan, Community Volunteer
❝Linda knows more about our schools than anyone else I’ve met. She is a joy to work with, and I trust her to make our schools better for all students.❞
Tony Putulin, CEO/President, Elders In Motion LLC
Pat Markevitch, Community parent
Go Linda! You are the stability that the PAUSD Board and the entire PAUSD community needs.
Susan Phinney Silver
John Kelley
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