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Retiring incumbent reminds us of the importance of November school board election
I have been privileged to serve on the NMUSD school board for the past 16 years, after being involved in our local school as an involved parent for 18 years prior to my election. Newport-Mesa was then and is now one of the finest public school districts in the state...
Lisa Pearson…she’s the real deal
Speaking of our schools. Finally, I had coffee with new Superintendent Wesley Smith. What a breath of fresh air. Wes is engaged in our schools as he should be, but also out and about in our community bringing both together. To me, that means good things ahead for the...
Letter to the Editor: Lisa Pearson for Newport-Mesa USD School Board
I met Lisa Pearson back in those blissful days of volunteering in the Kindergarten classroom of our first born children. We were wide eyed and happy to help. We quickly bonded over our shared hopes for our kids, and our love of Lincoln Elementary School. Soon we were...
There’s excitement with a CdM school board candidate who’s been showing us the way for years
It’s the first week of school. Lunches are being packed and carpools are lining up. Already in the air is the excitement of high school football with great turnout by students and parents. There’s also huge excitement in our community for a highly respected parent...
On the campaign trail
by Tom Johnson On the campaign trail: Lisa Pearson is formally kicking off her campaign for the Newport-Mesa Unified School Board of Education next Monday, Aug. 15. She comes to us at the recommendation of incumbent Karen Yelsey who is calling it quits after 16 years...