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Claudia was raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in educational leadership from Arizona State University. She has a husband and 2 children.

Claudia formerly worked as a principal and a teacher. She also worked in educational outreach and led initiatives promoting college readiness and family engagement.

Claudia Mendoza's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office.

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Supports more technical training, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), life skills courses, and real-world experiences in the curriculum.

Believes in creating inclusive forums for open dialogue and seeking input from underrepresented groups to develop policies that reflect the needs of the entire community.

Wants the process of setting school policy to involve everyone's input in an open dialogue.

- Supports more technical training, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), life skills courses, and real-world experiences in the curriculum.
- Wants the process of setting school policy to involve everyone's input in an open dialogue.

School Curriculum

Advocates for fair funding from state and local government. Would additionally seek funding through grants and business partnerships.

- Advocates for fair funding from state and local government. Would additionally seek funding through grants and business partnerships.

School Facilities & Resources

Advocates for personalized learning experiences to support each student, by getting educators, students, and parents to collaborate.

Supports mental health resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Wants support systems for underserved groups including English Language Learners and special education students.

Believes in prevention, preparedness and responsiveness for school safety. Supports "collaboration with local law enforcement and mental health professionals."

Wants to hire more school counselors and mental health professionals and provide more training on mental health.

- Advocates for personalized learning experiences to support each student, by getting educators, students, and parents to collaborate.
- Supports mental health resources for students, faculty, and staff.
- Supports cultural competency training.
- Wants support systems for underserved groups including English Language Learners and special education students.
- Believes in prevention, preparedness and responsiveness for school safety. Supports "collaboration with local law enforcement and mental health professionals."
- Wants to hire more school counselors and mental health professionals and provide more training on mental health.

Student Wellbeing

Believes in expanding teacher resources by providing tools, support, professional development, and a collaborative environment to enhance teaching skills and deliver high-quality education.

Wants more funding for teachers' technology, teaching materials, professional development, and support.

Wants to recruit new employees through competitive pay, professional development, and a good work environment.

Plans to partner with universities and educational organizations to attract teachers and implement mentorship programs to support new hires.

- Wants more funding for teachers' technology, teaching materials, professional development, and support.
- Wants to recruit new employees through competitive pay, professional development, and a good work environment.
- Plans to partner with universities and educational organizations to attract teachers and implement mentorship programs to support new hires.

Teachers

Supports fostering an inclusive, high-quality educational environment for all students in CUSD.

- Supports fostering an inclusive, high-quality educational environment for all students in CUSD.

Access to Education

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Claudia Mendoza

Claudia was raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in educational leadership from Arizona State University. She has a husband and two children.

Claudia Mendoza's campaign for Chandler Unified School District Governing Board Member is her first run for public office.

Wants to recruit new employees through competitive pay, professional development, and a good work environment. Supports partnerships with universities to attract and support good teachers.

- Wants more funding for teachers' technology, teaching materials, professional development, and support.
- Wants to recruit new employees through competitive pay, professional development, and a good work environment. Supports partnerships with universities to attract and support good teachers.

Believes in "empowering students and teachers" to enhance educational outcomes.

Believes in providing a strong foundation in education to instill a love of learning and prepare students for future academic success.

Believes in creating an inclusive learning environment that nurtures students' unique abilities and fosters academic growth.

Believes in fostering academic excellence and supporting students, families, and educators.

Believes in expanding access to education, saying "THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION!"

As of September 23, 2024, Claudia Mendoza’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Claudia Mendoza has over 28 years of experience in K-20 education, holding leadership roles from elementary to university levels. She has served as a principal, worked in educational outreach, and led initiatives promoting college readiness and family engagement.

- School board members set district policy, encourage parent involvement, establish budgets, and determine educational goals for your local school district.
- This position is voluntary. School board members are not paid a salary.

Oversees the local schools' policies and budget.