Carrie, when I saw this quote, I immediately thought of you. (note from Sarah Rosendahl of Atherton)
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objectives. —Ralph Waldo Emerson”
Thank you for visiting my campaign website. I have been a very active community volunteer for over 20 years and have worked hard to serve the interests of children and youth. I have been elected twice to the San Carlos School District Board of Trustees, where I have advocated for students and public schools. Since I first ran in 2005, I have been able to accomplish all of my goals during my tenure in San Carlos, including the following:
- Improve district communication
- Show fiscal responsibility
- Advocate for public education
- Equalize the funding in each of our schools
- Improve the fund-raising model in our community
In addition to achieving these goals, I have proactively worked to serve San Mateo County by being actively involved in the San Mateo County School Boards Association, serving on the executive board and co-chairing the Kent Awards for exemplary programs. My involvement in the Kent Awards allowed me to visit school districts throughout the county. I also serve as a delegate for the California School Boards Association, where I work with school board members throughout the state.
During the first part of my school board experience, I focused on learning about good governance and graduated from the California School Boards Association’s Masters in Governance Program. I also helped coordinate governance retreats and trainings for the San Carlos Board of Trustees. In the past few years, my focus has shifted to the achievement gap and the high school dropout crisis that our nation faces—issues that are extremely important for the Sequoia Union High School District. Further, I have become very involved in advocacy for our most vulnerable students—foster youth, students living in poverty and children with disabilities. My hope is to bring my passion and breadth of experience to help all students who are served by the high school district.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my platform and my experience.
Carrie Du Bois
