Our Students Deserve the Best!
949-900-2280
HOPE
Our Purpose
HOPE, or Help Organize for Public Education is a Political Action Committee organized within the auspices and control of the Capistrano Unified Education Association (CUEA). The purpose of the committee is to raise funds to spend specifically on local school board elections for the benefit of teachers and education in the Capistrano Unified School District. On some occasions funds are also donated to campaigns related to the Orange County Board of Education. Funds are donated by the members of CUEA and spent according to the rules of the Fair Political Practices Commission of the State of California. HOPE's State ID is #870138.
University Name
School Board President Krista Castellanos is an Orange County Elementary School Teacher, working mom of three daughters, and spouse of a former Federal Law Enforcement official. Re-elect a Teacher to the Capistrano Unified School District Board! A vote for Krista is a vote for high academic standards and strong music/art programs. She’ll always put student first!
Krista Castellanos
Incumbent, Area 5: Aliso Viejo
Amy Hanacek
Incumbent, Area 1: Dana Point, Capo Beach, some of San Clemente
School Board Member Amy Hanacek is a small business owner who has reduced taxes and administrator’s salaries. As a School Board Member, she has advocated for increasing parent empowerment, elementary school counselors,
and high school College & Career specialists.
Sherine Smith
Dr. Sherine Smith is a San Clemente resident and a former teacher, school principal, and superintendent. She is running for School Board to put more dollars into the classroom through strong fiscal accountability and better financial management of our schools.
Challenging Incumbent, Area 3: San Clemente
Michael Parham
Incumbent, Area 2: Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza
School Board Member Michael Parham is a businessman, licensed CPA, and finance professional with a proven track records of saving millions of dollars for taxpayers. Michael champions transparent public disclosure of school spending to ensure accountability. A father of four, he is an advocate of parental rights and strong partnerships between parents, teacher, and the community.
Krista Castellanos
This is your Education description. Concisely describe your degree and any other highlights of your studies. Make sure to include relevant skills, accomplishments, and milestones gained. Don’t forget to adjust the timeframe in the subtitle.