WHY I’M RUNNING

Dear Neighbor, 

Serving our students and community as a member of the Mountain View Whisman School Board for nearly eight years has been a true honor. I am running for re-election this fall to continue the work we’ve started, with a focus on improving outcomes and opportunities for all students, supporting our teachers in the classroom, and strengthening community partnerships. 

Since I was first elected in 2018, we have: 

• Promoted student learning by implementing a new literacy curriculum based on the Science of Reading and creating an award winning literacy intervention program;

• Fostered student well-being by hiring school counselors for every school site and partnering with Pacific Clinics to connect students to behavioral health services;

• Expanded opportunities for students by extending our free after-school program for low income students district-wide and maintaining a high-quality state-funded preschool program;

• Supported our teachers by consistently raising teacher salaries and completing an innovative workforce housing project in partnership with the City of Mountain View and Foothill-De Anza Community College;

• Strengthened Community Partnerships by adopting a new Joint Use Agreement with the City of Mountain View to open school fields as parks outside of school hours and securing a long-term agreement to share Shoreline Park District funds; and,

• Strengthened district leadership and stewardship by hiring a new Superintendent, implementing fiscal reforms to ensure every dollar counts for students, and conducting a systems analysis to sharpen our focus on student learning.

I envision a district where every student thrives, regardless of their background or the challenges families face outside of school. 

In the coming years, I look forward to:

• Ensuring top-tier classroom instruction by developing a new district strategic plan centered on student learning and measurable outcomes;

• Adopting a new math curriculum that better prepares students for success in high school, college, careers, and beyond;

• Strengthening after-school enrichment and academic programming by aligning it more closely with classroom learning; 

• Supporting teachers through deeper collaboration around academic standards, assessment, and instructional practices to improve student learning; and,

• Building stronger partnerships with our community as we complete outdoor learning renovations that make our campuses more climate-resilient and accessible for students and neighbors alike.

I hope to earn your vote again this fall so I can continue serving our students, supporting our teachers, and strengthening the partnerships that make our schools and community stronger.

In partnership,

Devon