School Board Candidate Statement: Dee Namba Perry

DEE NAMBA PERRY

I am passionate about ensuring that the children of Laguna Beach have the very best educational opportunities we can provide. For 35 years, I have worked In Laguna Beach School District, serving on countless committees and as a special education teacher, speech pathologist, and general education teacher (grades one through five). I recently retired from teaching, but not from caring deeply about our community and our children.

I know and respect many of the citizens of our community who invest their time, money and talents to improve our schools. I am particularly anxious to foster among board members and administrators a culture of listening to citizens' concerns, fostering their ideas, and respecting their ingenuity and contributions.

We have a strong school district with outstanding students, teachers, staff, and parents.  Now that I have retired from teaching, I feel compelled to continue an active role in further enhancing the education of Laguna Beach students through  service  on the  school board. I am confident  that my experience, knowledge, commitment and problem-solving skills will serve the community well.

I would appreciate your vote and the opportunity to work on your behalf to improve Laguna Beach schools for our children.