Candidate's Personal Statement: Jeannie Kerr

I believe in public education and that it is the responsibility of the school board, administration, teachers, and parents to ensure that every student receives the opportunities and resources necessary to obtain an excellent education.

I have two children in the public schools. I have served the school community in many different capacities over the last eight years, including Parent Teacher Group President, mini-grants committee member of the St. Helena Public Schools Foundation, member of the District Strategic Planning Team, and committee chair of the Just Imagine Auction. My extensive hands-on school experience enables me to bring a unique prospective of oversight and financial management to school budgeting, ensuring funds are effectively allocated to programs and resources that will benefit all students.

Through my dedication to the schools and community, I have earned the respect of the district’s administration, teachers and parents. I believe that through respectful and thoughtful communication, I can bring these groups and the broader community together so that we can truly focus on supporting our schools, teachers and students during this time of shrinking financial resources.


I would be honored to serve as a member of the St. Helena Unified School District Board of Trustees.