Key Facts
Background
Patti Serrano graduated with a BS in Microbiology and Master’s in Clinical Research Management. She currently works as a Research Project Director in Arizona State University [5]. Patti has been involved with research and education to advance children’s health and develop programs around a child and their family for over two decades. She has translated her research into community practice and meetings with stakeholders [6]. She was a member of the Future Leaders of Arizona [4].
Key Issues
Teachers
Serrano wants to develop a mentorship program between veteran and new CUSD educators [7]
Education
Serrano supports a student representative program and wants to listen to the needs of students, addressing their needs from academics to mental health [6,7,9]. Serrano also believes that proper investment can close gaps and prioritize a Whole Child Approach [10].
Community Involvement
Serrano supports establishing a space for dialogue between the district and the students [7].
Budget
Serrano opposes using taxpayer dollars in for-profit institutions and emphasizes proper investment [10].
Miscellaneous
Serrano wants to prioritize reviewing reports beyond budgets and looking at items such as teacher retention rates, academic achievement, etc. to work for future goals [6].
Endorsements
Arizona Save our Schools; Arizona List; Chandler Education Association
Sources
1 Arizona List
2 Instagram
3 Twitter
4 Maricopa County Democratic Party
5 Linkedin
6 Serrano For Chandler
7 Chandler Chamber
8 Facebook
9 Santan Sun News
10 AZ Central