Grace Pollak
Parent                 gracepollak.com         gracepollak@gmail.com       831-227-1572      Age: 37

As long as I can remember, I have wanted to get involved in making my community and the world a better place.  I realized while acquiring a BA in Sociology that getting into education was the best way to do so, adding it as a minor and graduating with honors.  Schools are essential to democracy and to providing meaningful opportunities to all students to discover how they, too, can make the world a better place. 

I earned a Master’s in teaching and a bilingual elementary teaching credential.  I taught early elementary school for six years before deciding to stay home with my children who are seven, five and three and start a small, creative business.  I feel privileged to be raising them in this caring community.

As a parent, I have a dedicated interest in our schools, now and in the future, and understand the needs of children and families.  As a former teacher, I understand the workings of schools and districts and the concerns, interests and passion of teachers.  As a small business owner, I understand the importance of financial decisions.  This combination makes me an ideal candidate to work towards the best possible future for our schools.