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Grandmother’s former students would call, send cards and visit us often from all over the world. Her patience and compassion is the core why she was an excellent teacher. She was my Nai Nai. She was also a community organizer herself, finding ways to help stay at home moms make a living by sewing clothes for manufacturing company that wanted her clothing designs. Now, it’s my turn to serve my community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/43311664-1c44-4c42-8b41-fe44571c186a/IMG_2861.png About - Policy Experience Political Involvement Committee Vice Chair at the California Teachers Association (CTA) State Council, and assembly member at National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly. https://www.avachiao.org/endorsements daily 0.75 2022-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/635d1465-c4a8-4772-9c02-bef007d3f7db/Screen+Shot+2022-09-04+at+9.02.21+AM.png Endorsements - CEA: Sole Endorsement! Proud to have the teachers of Cupertino Union School District’s support. Our talented teachers provide high-quality education for our students to thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/6808d0c4-1cb2-411a-8547-dd7de931b71c/DCSVlogo.gif Endorsements - Ava is the only CUSD endorsed candidate by the Sunnyvale Democratic Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/841f2177-e2be-4322-90e2-9e6b4005114a/sccdp.png Endorsements - Ava is the only CUSD board candidate endorsed by the California Democratic Party in Santa Clara County. https://sccdp.org/index.php/voter-resources/endorsements/2022-endorsements/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/030fac72-7231-48d9-aea5-94f8192ce581/Screen+Shot+2022-10-01+at+10.39.17+PM.png Endorsements - Thank you for your endorsement! The Los Altos Women’s Caucus is a group of active and engaged women of varied backgrounds and ages. The purpose of the caucus is to improve our local quality of life through civic engagement and the empowerment of women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/4df58853-156c-410b-a1ed-51d33b51efa6/SBLC-Logo.png Endorsements - I am grateful to have my fellow union brothers’ and sisters’ support. Labor keeps our cities alive and brings humane working conditions so our communities can thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/6996a767-23bc-4415-b2fc-2e6106bf4a2c/IBEW%2BLogo.png Endorsements - Thank you IBEW Local 332 for your support The largest training facility for unionized electricians is in San Jose, CA. They are affiliated with AFL-CIO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/a09cd68b-97c7-490f-900d-e9ac4e934dbf/Cupertino+for+all.png Endorsements - Ava’s the only Cupertino Union School District Board candidate endorsed by Cupertino for All Cupertino for All, supports various housing opportunities so our families can live and thrive in our communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/1658504442282-GSTF74IDD0TJX49N99Q3/unsplash-image-fdbctf80-dk.jpg Endorsements California Golden Poppies (Eschscholzia californica) among the weeds and grass in the rolling hills of Cupertino, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/31f63dc9-1632-4b58-92e0-651f16178188/svapadc+logo.JPG Endorsements - Ava is humbled to be endorsed by her peers! {Their] goal {is} to increase the participation of Asian Pacific Americans in political and electoral processes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/78516fa9-7af8-47a0-93b9-262afabbdbe7/group-photo_52303060370_o.jpg Endorsements - Make it stand out Ava’ Chiao’s Campaign Kickoff. https://www.avachiao.org/volunteerendorse-copy daily 0.75 2023-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/305b5cca-b10e-4517-9f03-b3d4d2700217/Screen+Shot+2022-10-02+at+12.18.48+AM.png Volunteer/Endorse (Copy) - Join #TeamAva 2 - 3 hours… Flexible time. No experience is required! Great way to get your steps in and meet people. Easy to use app. Work with partners to cover both sides of the street. Bring a friend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/0b7d7fa1-6849-42e6-ba25-33269c133106/Mom+and+Dad+Map.png Volunteer/Endorse (Copy) - My parents helped put the CUSD precinct map up. I am lucky to have such helpful and positive parents! https://www.avachiao.org/welcome-sonora daily 1.0 2023-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/7e468b1c-0ed7-4280-beff-8bf79d6c397f/IMG_3667.jpg Welcome - Ava Chiao for Cupertino Union School Board As a teacher for more than 20 years, I’ve always had a heart for students. I know what it takes to help an individual child in a classroom because I’ve been doing that every day for years. Now I’m ready to take that expertise and apply it at the district level, implementing policy and looking strategically at the district. My unique perspective will bring an important voice of balance to the board to help make informed decisions for the community. I’m the only candidate on the board with teaching experience and can bring student voice to the board. “Cultivating Educational Success” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/379bf32e-27e5-4965-b78a-a21c89e6ce1b/Screen+Shot+2022-10-01+at+11.16.25+PM.png Welcome - Los Altos Town Crier Supports Ava! “There is no other choice than to elect a newcomer for the third open seat, so one new member will face a learning curve. We think a teacher’s perspective is needed to balance the parent perspectives that Liu and Madhathil bring. 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Cupertino Union School District Governing Board is a non-partisan race, so all eligible voters can vote. Here, I am advocating at Capitol Hill in Sacramento, CA supporting public charter school accountability and transparency. For example, Assembly Bill 1505 requires charter school teachers to be teaching classes in which they are credentialed in. Click on the button below to volunteer and donate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/29ebdf92-b098-4e15-858d-bdbda90e6c5c/IMG_1064.png Welcome - About Ava Chiao High school teacher. Immigrant parents. Strong family values. Read Ava’s Story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0fd34070d964597fa3d1cc/be5ac973-6af4-4202-bf3f-8dc32b9b8e8f/IMG_1150_Original.png Welcome - Priorities Ensuring students' well-being is at the forefront of every board decision. Ensuring that data is transparent and drives district financial sustainability. 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