General Election 2020

Esther Hickman

Election 2020 School Board Candidate Esther Hickman with trees in background
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Candidate Type
School Board
Candidate Statement in English

I'm a full time working parent and a product of the SMMUSD. I attended Juan Cabrillo, Malibu Park, Santa Monica High School (91’) and graduated from UCLA. I value inclusion, resourcefulness, and common sense. I ask for your vote so that I can help every child within our district attain a world class public school education. 

Covid-19 Has Turned the World Upside-Down: Time for Clarity 

Nothing is more important than the physical, emotional and mental safety of our community. Through my leadership we would act efficiently to re-imagine budgets, fortify online education, and invest in long term useful technology without ignoring the socio-emotional effects of these unprecedented times on our students and teachers. 

Stop reinventing the wheel: Invest in systems that work. 

Eventually students and teachers will return safely to the classroom. It’s time to focus on the best educational outcomes and move beyond what isn’t working in our district. 

Every student should have a place in our district. 

Our district should be a viable, competitive option to private schools. I believe that our schools must embody a wealth of opportunity for the marginalized, and thriving, without losing sight of the unique needs of every student in between. 

www.vote4esther.com

Declaración del candidato en Español

Soy una madre trabajadora a tiempo completo y un producto del SMMUSD. Asistí a Juan Cabrillo, Malibu Park, la Escuela Secundaria de Santa Monica High School (91') y me gradué de la UCLA. Valoro la inclusión, el ingenio y el sentido común. Pido su voto para poder ayudar a todos los niños de nuestro distrito a obtener una educación escolar pública de clase mundial. 

Covid-19 ha volteado de cabeza al mundo: Tiempo de Claridad 

Nada es más importante que la seguridad física, emocional y mental de nuestra comunidad. A través de mi liderazgo actuaríamos eficientemente para reimaginar los presupuestos, fortalecer la educación en línea e invertir en tecnología útil de largo plazo sin ignorar los efectos socioemocionales de estos tiempos sin precedentes en nuestros estudiantes y maestros. 

Dejemos de reinventar la rueda: Invirtamos en sistemas que funcionen. 

Eventualmente, los estudiantes y los maestros regresarán sanos y salvos al salón de clases. Es hora de enfocarse en los mejores resultados educativos y alejarnos de todo aquello que no está funcionando en nuestro distrito. 

Cada estudiante debe tener un lugar en nuestro distrito. 

Nuestro distrito debe ser una opción viable, competitiva para las escuelas privadas. Creo que nuestras escuelas deben encarnar una gran cantidad de oportunidades para los marginados y prosperar, sin perder de vista las necesidades únicas de cada estudiante. 

www.vote4esther.com


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Aug 9, 2024
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Aug 15, 2024
Candidate Statements: Last day to withdraw, if filing period not extended
Aug 15, 2024
Secretary of State: Public drawing to determine order of names on ballot

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