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Why Ashley for NMUSD School Board?

Ashley has a strong belief in the exceptional potential of our Westside school communities and will continue to be a voice to advocate for what is needed to make each teacher and student feel supported, equipped, and empowered.

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 Prior to joining the board in 2018, Ashley:

  • listened and participated in local neighborhood action teams

  • facilitated 40+ school staff appreciation meals

  • trained and placed 100+ classroom volunteers

  • cared for those experiencing homelessness at the Check-In Center

  • advocated for undocumented families

  • taught students from preschool to college

  • hosted and taught neighborhood ESL classes

  • led parenting education and advocacy trainings            

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She has been an asset to many parents who did not feel included in district decision-making. She also worked closely alongside school-community facilitators, and continues to champion more dual immersion options.

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Ashley has dedicated countless hours to helping our Costa Mesa school communities and families. As a community member, she:

  • Created and led the Education Initiative for a local nonprofit for several years

  • Continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the Newport-Mesa Schools Foundation

  • Was selected to join NMUSD's Redistricting Committee in 2017 

  • Dedicates time as a member of the CM Chamber of Commerce's Education Committee

  • Volunteered weekly with Mika CDC for over five years

  • Has partnered with Wilson St. Learning Center as an academic coach and advisor

  • Taught at Pomona Elementary as a reading support teacher through The Literacy Project Foundation

  • Deepened her understanding of district families' needs and collective impact in the NMUSD Community Alliance

  • Joined the NMUSD Kindergarten Readiness Taskforce to champion early childhood education opportunities

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Since being elected in 2018, Ashley has actively served on several committees, taskforces, and community groups including: 

District English Language Advisory Committee
Policy Review Committee
Mental Health Taskforce
Human Relations Taskforce
Wellness Advisory Taskforce
NMUSD Community Alliance 
Career Technical Education Advisory Council
CM Chamber of Commerce, Education Committee
CM City Leaders Liaison Group
YMCA Community Advisory
NMUSD Representative for Orange County School Board Association quarterly meeting
Early Childhood Coalition Costa Mesa
(Founding Member)
 

Ashley has proven she cares deeply for students. She has the leadership and educational experience to continue making a notable positive impact as a NMUSD School Board Trustee representing her hometown - Area 7, Westside Costa Mesa.

 

VOTE for Ashley Anderson on November 8, 2022!

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