Editor’s note: Four candidates are running for three seats up for grabs on the Northern Humboldt Union High School District, which oversees McKinleyville and Arcata High Schools. The candidates are incumbent Sarie Toste, incumbent Mike Pigg, incumbent Dan Johnson and Dana Silvernale. Election Day is Nov. 3.
Entries from October 2009
October 26, 2009
NHUHSD candidate Dan Johnson
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for another term on the NHUHSD board?
Dan Johnson: It’s really about the kids. As a citizen of any community, you’ve got to volunteer, and I try to put my emphasis on children, because I have three of them. I enjoy the school board. I’ve [...]
October 26, 2009
NHUHSD candidate Mike Pigg
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for another term on the NHUHSD board?
Mike Pigg: I believe in our schools. We have two good school systems – Arcata and McKinleyville. I like what the administration and the teachers are doing. It’s a positive space, and I want to be part of [...]
October 26, 2009
NHUHSD candidate Dana Silvernale
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to serve on the NHUHSD board?
Dana Silvernale: Because I’m a Special Education teacher, and I have students that have transferred into the high schools. I’m concerned about making sure that they get the support they need to be successful.
Q. Do you support trying to get a [...]
October 26, 2009
NHUHSD candidate Sarie Toste
From 10/14/09 issue
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for another term on the NHUHSD board?
Sarie Toste: I’ve been involved in education for many years as a career. I taught in the McKinleyville district for many years, I was interim superintendent at Trinidad and Jacoby Creek, and I retired as an [...]
October 26, 2009
Note about MUSD race
Editor’s note: Four candidates are running for three seats up for grabs on the McKinleyville Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees. They are incumbent David Smith, Tim Hooven, Justin Zabel and Don Rosebrook. Their interviews are printed below on this blog.
October 26, 2009
McK Union School District candidate David Smith
From 10/21/09 issue
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for another term on the MUSD board?
David Smith: I believe we all have a responsibility to be involved with the community. I’m fortunate to have support from home, and to have the kind of job that gives me the flexibility to be [...]
October 26, 2009
McK Union School District candidate Justin Zabel
From 10/21/09 issue
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for the MUSD board?
Justin Zabel: Everybody has a duty to contribute back to the community, Now that I have a son in grade school, I have more interest than I used to.
Q. Since January, how many MUSD board meetings have you attended?
Zabel: [...]
October 26, 2009
McK Union School District candidate Don Rosebrook
From 10/21/09 issue
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for the MUSD board?
Don Rosebrook: Because I care about the health and the future of the school district. I can help the district remain financially stable. We have a great school here, tremendous teachers, diverse programs, great community support. I want to [...]
October 26, 2009
McK Union School District candidate Tim Hooven
From 10/21/09 issue
By Elaine Weinreb
Press Staff Writer
Q. Why do you want to run for the MUSD board?
Tim Hooven: I want to do my part in this community. I think I can do a good job. I usually donate my time to something, and this involves my son indirectly, even though he’s only two years old [...]
