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In her own words:
For Immediate release
Tacoma, WA – May 18, 2009 – Catherine Ushka-Hall, a long time education advocate, has announced her candidacy for Tacoma School Board. Catherine is seeking position #2, currently held by board member Connie Rickman, who is up for re-election this fall.
Catherine’s history of education advocacy includes membership in Tacoma Citizens for Schools, Stand for Children, working on levy and bond campaigns. She has represented the community on education issues ranging from programming, to the sale of school property at school board meetings, and at Tacoma City Council. Ushka –Hall has been involved with education issues since 1989, and the decision to move from advocate to School Director is one she does not take lightly. “I have a unique combination of leadership experience of school issues going back twenty years. I am running because I believe a free public education is the foundation of our democracy. As a mother of two children in the Tacoma Public School System I understand the need for real change today and strategic planning for the future” she said.
Ushka-Hall went on to add “Transparency, accountability and leadership are my top priorities. We must restore the public trust by being invitational and accountable. In the words of a dear friend ‘our schools should be hubs- not islands in our community.’ I have worked hard for my community, and will continue to work hard as your Tacoma School Board Director.” In addition to being a passionate advocate for schools and education, Catherine has been an outstanding servant to her community. She is the a former chair of the East Side Neighborhood Council, serves on the City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission, and is also a member of several community groups.
Catherine is a former Navy reservist who was recalled to duty following 9/11. “When I left active duty my family and I made a commitment to continue to serve here at home, to the best of our ability, and if I am elected as your school director I will keep that commitment.”
Catherine is proud to announce her candidacy with the support of Tacoma City Council Members Julie Anderson, Spiro Manthou, Connie Ladenburg, Metro Parks Board Member Ryan Mello, and Pierce County Councilman Tim Farrell, among many others.
Contact: Catherine Ushka-Hall
VoteCatherine@gmail.com
