Evan Patlian, a Santa Clarita resident and Valencia High School alumnus, has announced his campaign for the Saugus Union School District Governing Board in Trustee Area No. 1.
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Patlian released the following statement regarding his candidacy on Thursday:
I am proud to call the Santa Clarita Valley home! I had the great privilege of being molded by incredible teachers, mentors and coaches in this valley and their impact on my life has been tremendous. It’s for this reason that Naomi (my wife) and I decided to plant our roots and grow our family here. As parents of two young children and advocates in education, we felt a calling to partner and participate with our local students, parents, teachers, school administration and staff to further our valley’s educational excellence.
For the last three years, I have been known to many as “Coach Evan,” a title that I am very proud to hold. In my service to young SCV athletes and their families, two primary principles motivated everything we did: Effort, Learning & Mistakes (ELM) and Effort, Focus, Attitude (EFM). My goal for teaching these principles to my players, coaches and parents is to build a positive mental attitude, perseverance through obstacles and passion.
This passion is why I decided to run for Saugus School Board. I am passionate about increasing pathway programs that stress technology, innovation, foreign language, science, creative arts and increasing teacher support in our district. I believe with my expertise and leadership in digital marketing, technology and team building, I will bring fresh ideas to the table to work with the superintendent and board member colleagues to make more of this possible for our children and teachers.
Our district has a proven track record of excellence and we have a responsibility to our children to continue to expand upon the diligent work that has made this possible. I am passionate about being a member of a team that takes our district from excellent to elite! The school board alone cannot accomplish this growth. It will take collaborative work from every stakeholder and the willingness to ask the hard questions. Even more importantly, we must be willing to listen with a caring ear. The legendary UCLA men’s basketball coach John Wooden said, “Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gesture often makes the biggest difference.” I appreciate the support I have already received from many community leaders, friends and families and promise to continue to strive to earn the vote of our community to serve our amazing students and school district.
As a member of the Governing Board, I will work to:
- Ensure that every student, teacher and family feels safe on our school campuses.
- Lobby for improved special education, mental and physical health resources.
- Promote an enriching academic curriculum that meets the needs of each specific child,
including emphasis on science, technology, math, world language studies, art and physical education. - Promote earlier adoption of STEM programs.
- Foster a collaborative environment in the Saugus Union School District by involving parents, students, teachers, administration and others in the decision-making process.
- Maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Promote the continued success of our English language learners, low-to-moderate income families, homeless families and foster youth students.
Education:
Valencia High School, William S. Hart High School District
Bachelor of Science Degree, Art Institute of CA, Los Angeles
Community Involvement:
Habitat for Humanity
Emergency Preparedness Volunteer
Board Member and Coach, Wm. S. Hart Baseball & Softball
Veterans Programs
PTA Member
Ed note: This information was provided to KHTS by Evan Patlian.
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