Meet Mary

• Service – Teacher, Principal, Trustee
• Stewardship – Chief Business Official
• Opportunity – Immigrant, former English learner, public education success story

Trustee • Former Principal • Chief Business Official

It has been a privilege to serve the Evergreen community as your Trustee, and I respectfully ask for your vote for re-election. Evergreen has been my home as an educator, and today it is my honor to serve as your Trustee. As an immigrant, I know firsthand how public education can transform lives. Through hard work, education, and the support of my community, I earned degrees from UCLA and San José State University and have dedicated more than 25 years to serving students and families. Today, I serve as Chief Business Official for the Millbrae School District, bringing experience in education, governance, and fiscal stewardship while continuing to serve Evergreen. As a former teacher and principal, I understand what students, families, and educators need to succeed. As your Trustee, I have worked to support responsible budgeting, safe schools, academic excellence, transparent governance, and strong partnerships with families and our community. I will continue listening, leading with integrity, and making thoughtful decisions that always put students first.

Together, we can continue building strong schools, supporting every child, and preparing the next generation for success. I would be honored to earn your vote. Thank you!

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Recognition from Congressman, Ro Khanna in 2024
• Commendation from Board of Supervisor, Otto Lee in 2021
• Recognition from Congress Woman Zoe Lofgren in 2018 & 2020
• Commendation from State of California Senate, Beals in 2020
• Commendation from County Supervisor, Cortese in 2020
• Recognition from SJ Councilwoman, Arenas in 2020
• Commendations from California State Assembly in 2018 & 2020
• Recognition for Warrior Prides at Yerba Buena HS in 2013

SCHOOL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• DBIA, Western States design build institute project of the year, 2019
• YWCA: Project Cornerstone Caring School Award, 2014
• Santa Clara County, Bold Steps for Children Award, 2013
• Glenn Hoffman: Exemplary Programs award for Santa Clara County (ADA recovery), 2013
• California State Golden Bell Award, College Connection Academy, 2015

SERVICE ACTIVITY:

• San Jose Mayoral Transition, Community Safety Committee, 2022-present
• COVID-19 Safety Committee member, 2019-2021
• Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) Visiting committee member in various sites, 2013-present
• Initial Planning Curriculum (IPC), East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD), California, 2014- 2019
• Algebra I and Algebra II Benchmark Committee member, ESUHSD, California, 2008 - 2013