Witten Endorsements for CUSD
Please show your support by providing an endorsement for the candidacy of Jeannette Witten for Carmel Unified School District Board Member Trustee Area 3.
Leaders
- Jeff Davi, Former Real Estate Commissioner State of California
- Maddox Haberdasher, Chief Visionary Officer of Juneteenth Coalition
- John Fulton Hubanks, Deputy District Attorney, Monterey County
- Rich Larson, Former Lost Altos Hills Mayor, Carmel Highlands Resident, and Grandfather to 4 CUSD students
- MaryAnn Leffel, Airport Board Chair
- Ann Mather, Carmel Parent and Board of Director of Alphabet, Netflix, Bumble, Aible, and Blend
- Tommy Razzeca, Harbor Master, Moss Landing
- Nick Sgheiza, Salinas, COO Tanimura & Antle
- John Turner, Carmel Parent of CUSD student and General Manager of InterContinental the Clement Monterey
- Collin Vierra, JD, Former Carmel Highlands Association President, Carmel Highlands Resident
Education
- Matthew Harris, Principal University Park Elementary School, Salinas, Carmel Resident and Parent of a CUSD student
- Jesalee LaPatra, Teacher Seaside High School and Alisal High School (Ret.)
- Patty McCoy, Pacific Grove, Assistant Director of Education (Ret.) Salinas Valley Memorial
- Craig Norman, Teacher Salinas High School, Carmel Resident, and Parent of CUSD student
CUSD Residents
- Kim Archer, Pebble Beach and Carmel Business owner
- Kelly Davi, Carmel
- David Alan Forsythe, Carmel Valley, Parent 2 CUSD students
- Brian Garneau, Carmel Valley Parent CUSD student
- Pete Garneau, Carmel Valley Grandfather CUSD student, Former CUSD Parent
- Lauren Goree, Carmel Valley Parent of 4 CUSD students and business owner
- Catherine Griggs, Carmel Valley Parent and business owner
- Ken Griggs, Carmel Valley Parent and business owner
- Josh Hardy, Carmel, Former CUSD Parent
- Kate Hardy, Carmel, Former CUSD Parent
- Sunshine Holman, Carmel, Parent to 2 CUSD students
- Gianna Jackson, Carmel Valley, Parent
- Gary Koeppel, Carmel
- Emma Koeppel, Carmel
- Becky Kogan, Carmel Valley Parent 2 Former CUSD students
- Gavin Kogan, Esq., Carmel Valley Parent 2 Former CUSD students
- Richard Kuehn, Carmel Valley
- Daryl Larsen, Carmel Highlands Grandmother to 4 CUSD students
- Kirsten Masters, Carmel Parent of CUSD student
- Larry Odle, Carmel Highlands
- Tracy Olde, Carmel Highlands
- Rich Pepe, Carmel Valley, Former CUSD Parent, Carmel Business Owner
- Sandra Pepe, Carmel Valley, Former CUSD Parent, Carmel Business Owner
- Lenny Popky, M.D., Carmel Highland resident and father of CUSD student
- Patrica Popky, Carmel Highlands resident and mother of CUSD student
- Nicole Prehn, Pebble Beach Parent 3 Former CUSD students
- Brayden Prehn, Pebble Beach, Former CUSD student
- Jennifer Rosenthal, Esq., Carmel Valley, Carmel Business Owner
- Robert Seastrom, Carmel Highlands and Father to 2 CUSD students
- Doug Steiny, Carmel Valley, Former CUSD Parent to 2 students and Carmel Business Owner
- Lisa Steiny, Carmel Valley, Former CUSD Parent to 2 students and Carmel Business Owner
- Daniel Sturges, Carmel Highlands, Former CUSD Parent and Carmel Business Owner
- Kimberly Sturges, Carmel Highlands, Former Carmel CUSD Parent and Carmel Business Owner
- Alex N. Vorobiov, Carmel, Former Parent of CUSD student
- Olga Vorobiov, Carmel, Former Parent of CUSD student
- Yoko Yamada, Carmel, Former CUSD Parent, Owner of Akaoni, Carmel
CUSD Businesses
- Augustina’s (augustinaleathers.com)
- Augustina’s Designer Boutique (augustinasdesignerboutique.com)
- Boost Pilates
- Briarwood Inn (briarwood-inn-carmel.com/)
- Carmel Bakery (chefpepe.com/carmel-bakery)
- CarmelBlō Hair Salon
- The Local Connection Real Estate, Carmel (thelocalconnectionrealestate.com)
- Family InHome Caregiving (familyinhomecaregiving.com)
- Griggs Nursery (griggsnursery.com)
- Hudson Martin PC, Carmel (hudsonmartin.com)
- Josh Hardy Galleries, Carmel (@hardygalleries)
- Little Napoli (chefpepe.com/restaurants)
- Rio Grill (riogrill.com)
- Vesuvio (chefpepe.com/restaurants)
Monterey County Community Residents
- Jessica Aubuchon, Salinas Business Owner
- Marci Bracco, Salinas
- Nicole Capps, Monterey
- Ken Donkersloot
- Mona Donkersloot
- Rebecca Fingerhood, Esq., Marina
- Dr. Terry Franklin
- Guadalupe Hernandez, Seaside Parent
- Joel Knight, Monterey
- Richard J. Kuehn, Carmel Valley
- Craig Ling, Monterey, business owner
- Lynn Ling, Monterey, business owner
- Cindy Michael, Monterey
- John Michael, Esq., Monterey
- Brandon Miller, Salinas
- Clifford Nichols, Marina
- John Plastini, Carmel Valley, Carmel Business Owner
- Rachelle Davi Razzeca, Moss Landing, Carmel Business Owner
- Alejandro Ruiz, Seaside
- Justina Ruiz, Seaside
- Kimberly K. Sims, Monterey Business Owner
- Amanda Sgheiza, Salinas
- Holly Tell, Monterey
Monterey County Businesses
- Coastal Roots Hospitality
- Family InHome Caregiving, Inc., Carmel
- Joel Knight Tax & Business Services
- Monterey Peninsula Notary, Inc.
- Montrio (montrio.com)
- Sandbar & Grill, Monterey
- Tarpy's Roadhouse (tarpys.com)
- Terry L. Franklin, M.D. (terrylfranklinmd.com/)
- The Buzz PR (thebuzzpr.net)
- The Haute Enchilada (Luis and Kim Solano), Moss Landing
- William S. Goree, Inc., Sand City
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Endorsements by Witten
As an advocate for the advancement and betterment of our educational systems, it is with great enthusiasm that I, Jeannette Witten, present my endorsements for the upcoming Carmel Unified School Board (CUSD) elections. Recognizing the critical role that the Board of Directors plays in shaping the policies and direction of our schools, I have carefully considered the candidates who demonstrate the vision, dedication, and leadership skills necessary to guide our district towards excellence.
For the at-large member position of the CUSD Board of Directors, serving a two-year term, I wholeheartedly endorse Monica Tavakoli. Monica's commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-quality educational environment aligns perfectly with our community's values and aspirations.
In addition, I am pleased to endorse Rita Patel for the District 1 seat, a commitment that carries a four-year term. Rita's innovative approaches and strong advocacy for student success make her an exceptional candidate to represent our district's unique needs and challenges.
It is my belief that both Monica Tavakoli and Rita Patel possess the qualities and dedication necessary to contribute significantly to the CUSD Board of Directors. Their leadership will be instrumental in propelling our district forward, ensuring a bright future for all our students.
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