Panel on Public Education

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Atenea Americana - by Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting

Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting - Isabel Jubes

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2 weeks ago

Atenea in Spanish means “The House of Culture.” It is a name inspired by the goddess of war and culture “Athens” (in Spanish Atenea). In many Hispanic countries, there is a space called “Atenea” or “Ateneo.” This place is usually a hub for culture or cultural centers, where people meet to enjoy, get informed, and discuss matters of culture. This show represents that, as the aim is to join people through culture. Americana has many meanings in this context. One of them is the whole "American Continent" as this refers to it people in and out of Latin America, with different ethnicities and races but a similar thread in culture.

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Panel on Public Education

Atenea Americana - by Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting

1 year ago

Panel on Public Education

Today, we are privileged to host a panel discussion on Public Education, broadcasting live from Stanford University. Our focus centers on the pivotal role of public education as the cornerstone of equality and the linchpin of democracy’s future.

For that, we are honored to welcome some guest: Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, the Superintendent of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE); Albert Gonzalez, President of the California School Boards Association; and Jessica Speiser, President of the Santa Clara California Latino School Boards Association (SCCSBA). Throughout our discussion, we aim to explore the significance of targeted groups in public education.

Dr. Mary Ann Dewan,

The Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools has served in education for over 33 years. Her distinguished work in education reform and change leadership is grounded in her commitment to serving the community and underserved, vulnerable youth and a mission centered around diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. A strong advocate for expanding early learning services, health, and education, Dr. Dewan believes in providing every child with opportunities that promote high-quality, equitable, and inclusive experiences.

Dr. Dewan has served in a variety of leadership roles, which have led to several local and state recognitions, including the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Commendation in 2019, the California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD) Outstanding Instructional Leader Award, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President’s Medal for Exemplary Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, and the 2021 Region 8 ACSA Superintendent of the Year Award.

Albert Gonzalez

President of CSBA, Trustee of Santa Clara USD

Albert Gonzalez is a Santa Clara Unified School District board member and the Region 20 Director of the California School Boards Association, representing Santa Clara County. Gonzalez was elected to the Board of Directors of CSBA in 2014 after serving as a Delegate since 2010. Gonzalez has served on CSBA’s Legislative Committee since 2012 and has been a board member with Santa Clara Unified since 2008.

Gonzalez attended California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, and works in Silicon Valley. An avid soccer fan, Gonzalez has coached in youth soccer leagues and is a certified United States Soccer Federation referee.

Jessica Speiser

She is the president of the SCCSBA and a member of the LASD Board of Education. She is also a Wellesley College alumni, Class of 1997, who later graduated from UC College of the Law, San Francisco, Class of 2004, and was admitted to The California State Bar on 12/1/2004

She worked as a criminal research attorney for the County of San Mateo Superior Court, and one of her most recent positions was Chief Outreach Officer for VoterCircle (now Outreach Circle)

As a public official, in 2012, she became VP of Fundraising and joined the Los Altos Educational Foundation. In 2013, Speiser became the Executive VP of the PTA. Later, after much local educational work, she helped run the successful Measure GG parcel tax campaign for her district schools.

In late 2016, she ran for election to the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees and joined the Board in December 2016. From December 2018 to December 2019, Speiser served as the LASD Board of Trustees Board President,