Special Education Technician, Community Activist[1]
Valentino Silva was born and raised in Stockton,[2] growing up on the city’s east and south sides. He graduated from SUSD’s Health Careers Academy High School,[3] where he served as junior class president and ASB president. He is currently pursuing legal studies at Humphreys University.[4]
By day, Silva is a special education technician. He is also an active community organizer: he serves as a current board member of Stockton Crime Stoppers and previously worked in the field for Susan Eggman’s state senate campaign and Jerry McNerney’s campaign for Congress.
Silva says he is running to represent Trustee Area 3 because students deserve to be set up for success after they graduate, and he believes that this can be accomplished in part by supporting teachers and holding the district accountable. Silva has stated that, as a special education behavioral expert, he is able to see the impact of how education can transform lives.[5]
Silva’s campaign has identified six issues as top priorities on his website:[6]
- Engage students and families in school and district decision making.
- Provide meaningful support to struggling school sites and escalate interventions if they do not improve.
- Invest in high-quality teacher residencies and other “grow-your” own models.
- Strengthen teacher monitoring and assistance to ensure every student has access to well prepared, appropriately placed, and effective teachers.
- Increase funding for LCFF, investing in equity first.
- Prepare students for higher education and/or the workforce.
Sources:
[1] Photo Source: “Valentino Silva,” Facebook.
[2] “About Me,” Valentino Silva – Stockton, CA.
[3] “Valentino Silva,” LinkedIn.
[4] “Valentino Silva,” Facebook.
[5] “About Valentino Silva,” ValentinoSilva.com.
[6] “The Issues,” ValentinoSilva.com.
VALENTINO SILVA: Board Candidate, Area 3
Therapeutic & Trauma Services Administrator, Community Activist[1]
Valentino Silva was born and raised in Stockton,[2] growing up on the city’s east and south sides. In 2017, he graduated from SUSD’s Health Careers Academy High School,[3] where he served as junior class president and ASB president. He has pursued legal studies at Humphreys University since 2017.[4]
By day, Silva is an Administrator at Kimberly Warmsley’s Therapeutic and Trauma Services. He is also an active community organizer: he serves as a current board member of Stockton Crime Stoppers and previously worked in the field for Susan Eggman’s state senate campaign and Jerry McNerney’s campaign for Congress.
Silva says he is running to represent Trustee Area 3 because students deserve to be set up for success after they graduate, and he believes that this can be accomplished in part by supporting teachers and holding the district accountable. Silva has stated that, as a special education behavioral expert, he is able to see the impact of how education can transform lives.[5]
Silva’s campaign has identified six issues as top priorities:[6]
- Engage students and families in school and district decision making.
- Provide meaningful support to struggling school sites and escalate interventions if they do not improve.
- Invest in high-quality teacher residencies and other “grow-your” own models.
- Strengthen teacher monitoring and assistance to ensure every student has access to well prepared, appropriately placed, and effective teachers.
- Increase funding for LCFF, investing in equity first.
Prepare students for higher education and/or the workforce.
[1] Photo Source: “Valentino Silva,” Facebook.
[2] “About Me,” Valentino Silva – Stockton, CA.
[3] “Valentino Silva,” LinkedIn.
[4] “Valentino Silva,” Facebook.
[5] “About Valentino Silva,” ValentinoSilva.com.
[6] “The Issues,” ValentinoSilva.com.