Carson does not offer theoretical solutions; she possesses the direct, actionable insight required to bridge the gap between district decision-making and the lived reality of our schools. To me, Carson’s experience makes her a candidate who is prepared to address the complex challenges facing the San Jose Unified School District with both analytical depth and a genuine dedication to the welfare of the school community.
Carson is extremely civically minded and committed to making choices based on thoughtful reasoning rather than what’s easiest or what has been done in the past. Carson understands the complex nature of policy-making and budgets and has spent her time on the PTO trying to create institutional solutions to problems. She is willing to spend the time researching and learning why things are the way they are and what constrains decision-making.
I recommend Carson Dance for SJUSD Trustee Area 2 because she has a long record as a highly motivated problem solver within SJUSD schools. I have known Carson for 4 years through her leadership at Trace Elementary, and believe she is extremely knowledgeable, collaborative, and will work to improve SJUSD’s relationship with its students and families while also pragmatically improving educational outcomes for all students.
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