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Sharon Wallin

Sharon Wallin
Sharon Wallin was re-elected to the Board in November 2006, and is currently serving in her second term. She will serve as Board President for 2010. Sharon has been a CSBA Delegate Assembly member for the past six years and represents the Board on the California Association of Suburban School Districts. In addition to her Irvine duties this year, Sharon will serve as the President of the Orange County School Boards Association.

For the 2010 calendar year, Sharon will serve as the Board representative to:

  • Coastline ROP Board
  • Emergency Response
  • Educational Partnership Fund Committee

and school site liaison to:

  • Bonita Canyon
  • Rancho San Joaquin MS
  • Turtle Rock
  • University HS
  • University Park
  • Westpark

Sharon has been actively involved in the PTA Council for over 25 years, serving as the group's parliamentarian through 2007. Sharon maintains a strong focus on emegency preparedness, student safety and adequate state funding for public education.

Sharon can be reached at 949.733.2482 or via e-mail at swallin100@aol.com

Current term expires 11/10

Sue Kuwabara

Sue Kuwabara
Sue Kuwabara is serving in her third term after running unopposed in the 2008 election, and will serve as Board Clerk for 2010. Sue is currently CSBA representative to the CIF Southern Section Executive Board and is a member of the State CIF Task Force. She has recently been appointed to the CSBA Nominating Committee and has served on Delegate Assembly for the past seven years.

For the 2010 calendar year, Sue will serve as the Board representative to:

  • PTA Council
  • Irvine Public Schools Foundation
  • Medical Advisory Board

and school site liaison to:

  • Culverdale
  • Early Childhood Learning Center
  • Lakeside MS
  • Oak Creek
  • Plaza Vista
  • Stone Creek
  • Woodbridge HS

Sue has remained actively involved with the PTA Council and Coalition for Legislative Action.

Sue can be reached at 714.838.4815 or via e-mail at sukuwabara@cox.net

Current term expires 11/12

Gavin Huntley-Fenner

Gavin Guntley-Fenner

Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Ph.D., was elected to the Board in November 2006.

For the 2010 calendar year, Gavin will serve as the Board representative to:

  • Coalition for Legislative Action
  • Gov't Affairs Committee, Irvine Chamber of Commerce

and school site liaison to:

  • Brywood
  • Canyon View
  • Northwood
  • Northwood HS
  • Santiago Hills
  • Sierra Vista
  • Stonegate

Gavin is a scientist and managing consultant with Huntley-Fenner Advisors, a science and engineering consulting firm. His doctorate is in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and he has published research regarding language acquisition and the early development of mathematics. He was a founding member of the Irvine Education Partnership Fund Committee and, prior to joining the Board, he served on the Irvine Public Schools Foundation Executive Board.

Gavin can be reached at 949.777.6785 or via e-mail at

gavin.huntley-fenner@cox.net

Current term expires 11/10

Carolyn McInerney

Carolyn McInerney
Carolyn McInerney is serving in her third term after running unopposed in the 2008 election. In addition to her local involvement, Carolyn also serves on the Executive Board of the Association of Low Wealth Schools and has recently been appointed to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing by Governor Schwarzenegger.

For the 2010 calendar year, Carolyn will serve as the Board representative to:

  • Facility Finance Committee
  • Special Education CAC
  • GATE CAC

and school site liaison to:

  • College Park
  • Creekside Education Center/San Joaquin HS
  • Greentree
  • Meadow Park
  • South Lake
  • Vista Verde
  • Woodbury

Carolyn is employed by the County of Orange as a Manager of Special Projects. She is a former President of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation and has been active in providing leadership for legislative action.

Carolyn can be reached at 949.559.7275 or via e-mail at cmcirvine@yahoo.com

Current term expires 11/12

Michael Parham

Michael Parham
Michael Parham was elected to the Board in November 2004 and is serving in his second term after running unopposed in the 2008 election. With a high interest in the green movement, Mike has provided strong leadership in the area of energy conservation and education, with the District being recently selected to receive the California Green Schools Leadership Award.

For the 2010 calendar year, Mike will serve as the Board representative to:

  • Nominating Committee of the County Committee on School District Organization
  • Irvine Child Care Project
  • Irvine Prevention Coalition

and school site liaison to:

  • Alderwood Basics Plus
  • Deerfield
  • Eastshore
  • Irvine HS
  • Springbrook
  • Venado

Mike is President of Sheridan Capital Advisory, Inc., and is on the board of several oil and gas services companies. He has been an active member of the PTA, including serving as past president of the Plaza Vista PTA.

Mike can be reached at 949.233.8758 or via e-mail at mparham2004@gmail.com

Current term expires 11/12

 

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