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SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Who’s ready for change? Special Ed teacher Mary Ellen Abilez Grande would leave teaching to serve students in San Bernardino another way should she slip in a win over any incumbents, who voters may decide they want to change.
A Candidate for San Bernardino City Unified School Board Member, Mary Ellen has been endorsed by the Inland Empire Labor Council and COPE. At The Chicago NEA Convention this past July, David Goldberg, CTA Vice President said just one word to Mary Ellen after she shared her plans with him to run against well-established incumbents- “Gutsy!” She raised 3 daughters as a single mom, all graduates of SBCUSD.
Mary Ellen Abilez Grande is a seasoned educator dedicated to all students, and a creative team leader with the ability to inspire efficacy in others. As an advocate for students and peers, in the community and in the K12 system, she actively engaged in promoting contemporary solutions for education.
“My resume includes academic and professional degrees and credentials, reflects training in the current issues of today, and many other roles within our community. I believe I have always been in service of inspiring students within the educational environment. My now twenty years of serving students in the K-12 classroom, has given me a personal perspective, understanding, empathy and knowledge of students, their parents, and the home,” says Mary Ellen. “I have also been directly impacted by board policies, and while I honor those efforts, I believe that I and my skill set in collaboration, empathy, and mind for efficacy is an asset.”
Not being afraid to share the platform, Mary Ellen will be holding a meet and greet Wednesday, October 19, 2022, for all candidates to be able to introduce themselves to community members and share remarks. The meet and greet will be held at the Downtown bar located at 123 N. E Street, San Bernardino, CA starting at 7:00 pm ending at 9:00 pm. Light refreshments will be provided along with live jazz music from the house band. For more information on how to participate please visit website listed below.
The elections will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Vote Mary Ellen Abilez Grande, A WOMAN FOR CHANGE.
For more information on Mary Ellen Abilez Grande visit Maryellenabilezgrande.Democrat.
