Yarma Velazquez (Photo – yarmavelazquez.com)
PUSD parent and university professor Yarma Velazquez is running for the School Board’s District 7 seat.
By News Desk
Velazquez is a third-generation educator and resident of the San Rafael neighborhood where her son and daughter attend San Rafael Elementary. She is a tenured professor at California State University Northridge. To date, Velazquez has raised over $13,000 to support her campaign. If elected, she will be the first Latina school board member in history.
Yarma said:
I believe in the power of public education to transform the lives of students and our community. We need proactive leadership and board members who have current and direct experience with the schools engaged in the future of our community. As a mother and educator, I will provide leadership that is responsive to our community, fight for education equity, and stand up for students, teachers, and staff to have a safe healthy environment to thrive.
Click to view a printable map in PDF of Pasadena Unified School District Board members’ geographic Trustee Areas.
Velazquez’s website, yarmavelazquez.com, was created on August, 15, 2021. The election will take place on November 8, 2022.
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