CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS ED HERON

The Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce announced its support of Ed Heron for the Santa Barbara School Board covering Montecito, Santa Barbara and Goleta. The Chamber believes that Ed Heron is one of the "best qualified to represent the interest of the business community...he is a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist.....he cares about education and the community."

A Very Positive Education Message

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Ed Heron For School Board

Santa Barbara Teachers Association

I am very happy to have received the endorsement this week of the Santa Barbara Teachers Association. As we all know it is the teachers in whom we entrust our children and it is my hope that we all give them tremendous support and gratitude. It is also with great pleasure that I add Susan Epstein, President of the Goleta Union School Board to my list of supporters. Susan will join me in encouraging the voters of Goleta as well as in Montecito that they do vote in the Santa Barbara School Board election on November 4th because it does govern all of the Secondary Schools in this community.

Jack O'Connell-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Endorses Ed Heron For Santa Barbara School Board

"The key to strong schools in California today is strong leadership. Ed Heron is an experienced business leader - he will bring a lifetime of successful business management and thoughtful decision making to work for the students in Montecito, Santa Barbara and Goleta."

A Clear Vision-Let's Celebrate What Is Right With Our Schools

When your vision is clear and it is one of possibilities you open yourself up to passion and creativity which allows the achievement of rewarding and marvelous results. Here is my vision:

Our Schools are Great

Our Teachers are Terrific

Education Counts and it is Wonderful

A Thank You Note From Superintendent Bill Cirone

April 4, 2008
Dear Ed:
A very special thank you for your strong leadership as chairman of Partners In Education (PIE) this past year. Your vision, skilled leadership, and tenacity have helped PIE reach new heights. The partnership with you and Ben has been terrific to watch.
I truly appreciate your caring, your passion, and the time you give to education through PIE. Your efforts truly make a difference. You are a role model and inspiration for all of us.
Sincerely,
William J. Cirone

Community Support for Ed Heron for School Board

Community and Education Leaders
Lois Capps-US Congresswoman
Jack O’Connell-State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bob Lagomarsino-Former US Congressman
Salud Carbajal-1st District Supervisor
Naomi Schwartz-Former 1st District Supervisor
Jeanne Graffy-Former 2nd District Supervisor
Marty Blum-Mayor,Santa Barbara
Hal Conklin-Former Mayor, Santa Barbara
Iya Falcone-City Council, Santa Barbara
Roger Horton-City Council, Santa Barbara
Grant House-City Council, Santa Barbara
Dale Francisco-City Council, Santa Barbara
Helene Schneider-City Council, Santa Barbara
Das Williams-City Council, Santa Barbara
Rusty Fairly-Former City Council Member
Brian Barnwell-Former City Council Member
Helene Beaver-Former City Council Member
Michael T. Bennett-Mayor, Goleta
Roger Aceves-City Council, Goleta
Jean Blois-City Council, Goleta
Eric Onnen-City Council, Goleta
Bob Noel-Santa Barbara School Board Member
Susan Epstein-President Goleta Union School Board
Bill Gadsby-Goleta Union School Board Member
Valerie Kushnerov-Goleta Union School Board Member
Mary Standlee-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Lanny Ebenstein-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Sandee Beckers-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Fred Rifkin-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Claire B. VanBlaricum-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Bob Pohl-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Steve Forsell-Former Santa Barbara School Board Member
Peter MacDougall, Past President, Santa Barbara Community College
John Romo-Past President, Santa Barbara Community College
Gerry Fausett-Hope School District Superintendent
Jody Snyder Davidson-Former Hope School District Board Member
Dolores Pollock-Former Headmaster Marymount School
Rebekah Mulder-Former Principal Cold Spring School
Phyllis Zimmerman-Artistic Director-Madrigal Singers-SBHS
Larry Crandell-"Mr. Santa Barbara"

Santa Barbara Teachers Association
Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce

Sue and Sam Adams
Dr. David Agnew
Agatha Aldisert
Rafael and Dorothea Amezaga
June Anderle
Loyd Applegate
Cynthia Ardell
Bruce Arden
John and Dianne Arguelles
Elisa Atwell
Silvia Balfour-Ritchey
Kathleen Barnato
Don and Anita Barry
Terry Bartlett
Pascale Bassan
Priscilla Bedolla
Bill Beckers
Gene and Gracia Bello
Matt Benko
Keith Berry
Dave and Barbara Biehl
Mike Bieza
Ed and Sue Birch
Brenda Blalock
Kim and Chip Blankenhorn
Kirk and Cece Borchardt
David and Louise Borgatello
Wymond Bradbury
Sue Lake Bradbury
Chrystee and Scott Bradley
Ed Brady
Tom Brennan
Steve Brown
Gwen Burgee
Cindie and Kevin Burnes
Scott Burns
Nan Burns
Bob Burtness
Tom and Tammy Butera
Tom Caesar
Dick and Jean Callanan
Joe Campanella
Stuart and Nancy Carroll
Lou and Mary Cannon
Jim and Sue Carberry
Trudi Carey
Gloria Carmichael
Stuart and Nancy Carroll
Steffanie Carty
Grant and AnneMarie Castleberg
Paul and Valentina Castleberg
Jane Catlett
Evelyn Cavins
Scout and Chris Centrella
Karen and Roger Chackel
Susan Chapman
David and Day Day Chenoweth
John Chufar
Sally Clyne
Joe Cole
Win Collins
John Comin
Tom Connors
Jill Crang
Steve Cushman
Bill Crowley
Fred Dabby
Dr. Gregory Dahlen
Anthony and Maria Dal Bello
Andy and Terri Dowan
John Davies
Jeff and Josie DeVine
Harry DeWitt
Silvio Diloreto
Meg DiNapoli
Don and Catherine Dishion
Laurie Dorris
Terri and Andy Dowen
Zena Drewisch
Mary Jean Ducale
Ed and Mary Lou Edick
Rob and Judy Egenolf
Steve and Susan Engles
Steve Epstein
Vince Falcone
Gretchen Falvo
Chuck and Barbara Farish
Bill Faulding
Don Ferrand
Jeff and Gabrielle Farrell
Marco Farrell
Caroline Farrell
Matt and Sheri Fay
Doug Fell
Dr. Art Fisher
Bruce Fisher
Molly Fittipaldi
Patti and Monti Fligsten
Mary Flynn
Ray and Mary Freeman
Arick and Kelly Fuller
Andy and Stephanie Fuller
Ron and Mary Fuller
Dick and Irene Fulton
Geoff Gaggs
Alan Gaines
Steve Gaither
Cara Gamberdella
Isaac Garrett
John and Mary Ann Gherini
Carolyn Gillio
Robert Gilson
Gary and Sue Gleason
Erline D. and Dexter Goodell
Barry and Norris Goss
Norman and Connie Grant
Adam Gray
Anne Greaney
Sally Green
Renee Grubb
Owen and Laurie Guitteau
Alva Gutierrez
William and Sara Guthrie
Bob and Ellie Gymnaites
Michael Haines
Ann Hammond
Greg Hanson
Celia and Dennis Hardy
Ron and Ann Harkey
Ross Harris
Stan and Betty Hatch
Emmet and Sally Hawkes
John Hebda
Glenn and Marla Hemmingway
Fred Heron
Harry and Joy Heron
John and Lindsey Heron
Gary and Helena Hill
Merrill Hoffman
Paulette and Wayne Hoffman
John Holehouse
Michael Holliday AIA
Jennifer Housh
Joe Howell
Elsie Hunt
Marshall and Celia Howen
Bill Hughes
Kathy Hughes
Don and Celia Hunt
Jim and Linda Hurst
Cheryl Imp
Laura Inks
Roberta Issaris
Marietta Jablonka
Errol Jahnke
Len and Peg Jarrott
Diane Johnson
Peter and Gerd Jordano
Susan Jordano
Charles Kaska
Don Katich
James Keenan
Al Keys
Joan Kieding
James E. King, DDS
Larry and Joan Knapp
Greg Knowles
Marion and Elmer Koonce
Barbara Koutnik
Robert and Katherine Kroes
Peter and Patricia Kruse
Bob and Laura Kuhn
David Lack
Frank and Marguerite LaFlamme
Norma Lagomarsino
Robert and Ellen Lawson
Nancy Levin, CLTC
Roland and Bridget Lewin
Nancy Lieberman
Monique Littlejohn
Sandy Livelsberger
Jim Lokey
Linda Lorenzen-Hughes
Marilyn Lovelace
Kimberly and Dwight Lowell
Sona MacMillan
Patty Macomber
James Madison
Dave and Vickie Mahan
Jon Mahoney
Amy and Kieran Maloney
Bob Maloy
Mike and Patty Marshall
Kathy Marvin
Sally Mathews
Sean McCulloch
Bill and Susan McEwen
Maurie McGuire
John and Janet McCann
Judith McDermott
Mary and Earl McMahon
Gail McMahon Persoon
John and Gloria McManus
Leslie Meadowcraft
Debbie Merlo
Jo Ann Mermis
Frank and Gina Meyers
Les and Virginia Miller
Jim Moore
Barbara Moore
Mark and Cathy Moseley
Dr. Ron Mulder
Sharol Mulder
Maureen Mullen
Norma Mullikin
Raul Navarro
Peter Naylor
Whitney and Judy Newland
Mike Neville
John Nisbet
Kirk and Karen Nielsen
James and Laurine North
Bill and Joanie Oakley
Tom and Eileen Ochsner
Sarah O’Brien
Valerie O’Connor
Brian O'Gorman
Bruce O'Neill
Carol and Larry Parkus
Marie Sue Parsons
Dave Peri, Treasurer
Marge Peterson
Julio and Madeline Petrini
Mike Phau
Ken Pfeiffer
Betty Pietrzak
Ida Pointer-Gomez
Alan Porter
Kristine Power
Hedy Price Paley
Carrol Pruett
Cliff and Jan Purcell
Dean and Beverly Raber
Michael Rattray
Nancy Read
Bill and Silvia Redding
Randy and Lin Reetz
Carla and Doug Reeves
Bob and Patti Reid
Daren and Jamie Rivadeneyra
Marilyn Rickard Schafer
Joan Roberts
Lin Rolens
Mary Romo
Constance Rossman
Bob Ruccione
Bonnie Runjavac
Jim and Ann Scarborough
Frank Schipper
Mark Schneidman
Eric Schott
Adrienne Schuele
Dick Scoby
Mary Scopatz
Jean Sedar
Tom and Dona Senning
Dan and Cherie Shea
Jim Shea
Sandy and Mike Shields
Bryant and Peggy Shoemaker
Joel and Marty Silverman
Heidi Sipes
Jim and Marian Slater
Betty Slater
Lynn Smith
Melbourne Smith
Judith and Julian Smith
David Spainhour
Rick and Alyson Spann
Karen Spechler
Kathy and Paul Spieler
Jason Spievak
Sandy Stahl
Jon Standlee
Joanne and Bill Stoltz
Ken and Joyce Stokes
John and Pam Stoney
Kathy Strand Spieler
Karen Strickland
Paul Suding
Mark Sylvester
Stan Tabler
Carmen Tapia
Steve and Anna Tetherow
Tom and Mary Thomas
Jennifer Thorsch
Christopher Toomey
Fred and Patty Tunnicliffe
Linda Trujillo
Bob Tuler
Bill and Lara Urbany
Bill and Kay Van Horn
Carolle Van Sande
Joe, Majalisa & Jack Van Thyne
Nicholas and Sue Vincent
Lavelle (Val) Voros
Joan Wagner
Anita Ward
Joe Waters
Bill Watkins
Rick and Lynn Wells
Tim and Melinda Werner
Jean Von Wittenburg
Alvin and Nancy Whitehead
Mark Whitehurst
Bob and Virginia Widing
Mary Wiemann
Davida Willis
Scott and Sharon Wilson
Allister & Ann Winn
Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Wittwer
George Wolverton
Vince and Judy Wood
Mike Woodard
Jane Woodhead
Anne and Henry Wunsch
Craig Zimmerman
Partial list as of 9/27/2008
*Titles for Identification Purposes only

Your Vote Counts-Education Counts!

The Santa Barbara School Board race is important to every voter in Santa Barbara, Montecito and Goleta. You ALL get to vote. Call me if you have any questions on this topic. 805 687-7639.

Focus on Education

Public schools, that serve every student well, are the backbone of our democracy. The State of California Constitution guarantees that every student will be given a quality education. I will work to improve the education of every student, and to provide the tools necessary for principals and teachers to be successful. My focus will be on fiscal responsibility, supporting talented teaching professionals, implementing the 2008-2013 technology plan and making certain, by citizen oversight, that the parcel tax funds, if the ballot measures are passed, are used to supplement music, art and theatre programs, foreign language, math, science and technology education. My passion is creating partnerships, never needed more than right now, between parents, educators, non-profits and the business community knowing that children do well when supported by family and the community.

The Pacific Coast Business Times, in an editorial on August 15, 2008 included this observation: “.....Heron will stand for sound business fiscal practices and high levels of professional conduct.”

I am dedicated to Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Montecito having the finest public schools possible emphasizing achievement for all students. It is mandatory that we close the achievement gap by raising up those that need help while maintaining and increasing the level of those that are achieving.