Elections 2012: Nancy Wallace, Candidate for Lafayette School District Governing Board

General Information

Name : Ms. Nancy Sue-Antoinette Wallace
Age : 48
Place of residence : Lafayette

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Colgate University
Degree : B.A.
Year of graduation : 1985

Grad school

Ph D.

University : University of Notre Dame Law School
Area of research : Law
Year of graduation : 1991

Employment Information

Job titles held : NA
Employers : NA

Political Information

Party affiliation : Independent
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Lafayette School District Governing Board
Chamber/district: Lafayette School District
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : NA
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA

Party HQ

Address Springhill Manor
Lafayette
California
94549

URLs

Website : www.NancyWallace2012.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/nancywallace2012

Other facts

I am running for the Lafayette School Board because I want to help our District ensure a world class education for all its students. I believe that goal needs to guide us in making decisions about the education of every student in this district — gifted, typically developing and special needs. Providing that level of education in these economic times requires proven leadership and experience. It also requires an understanding of practical considerations, financial implications and legal constraints. My experiences as a volunteer in our community and my professional background have given me knowledge, experience and skills that I believe will benefit this District. I have been actively involved in educational issues throughout this district for many years. In addition to volunteering in the classroom and on campus, I served on the Director of Student Services' Parent Advisory Committee for five years; I served as both the Vice President of Fundraising and the Secretary of the Springhill Parent Faculty Club; I have been a member of Rapport; I founded SEED (the Special Education Enrichment and Development Foundation of Lafayette) and have served as its president for the past four years; I have co-chaired the Springhill Parent Party and Auction, and have worked on numerous other Springhill Auctions as well as on the LASF (now LPIE) Auction Committee; I was part of the team that organized the District Grant Writing Committee and have worked as a volunteer on parcel tax campaigns. My volunteer experiences have helped me develop an appreciation for the many different aspects involved in governing this District. My professional background enhances these experiences. Before leaving my practice at a large international law firm to care for my children, I practiced law for eleven years and also worked in the actuarial field for several years. As an attorney I obviously learned to evaluate legal issues but I also learned to think creatively to solve difficult problems, to work collaboratively to build consensus and support, and how to advocate effectively. These are all skills that a school board member needs daily. As an actuary, I developed an ability to manage complex financial issues and a real comfort with numbers and detailed information which I think will be invaluable in navigating the complex issues involved in school financing and as our District continues to struggle with tough budgetary issues.