Aikens for OUSD School Board, District 3, 2024 

Candidate Statement: 

As a proud Oakland native who graduated from the Oakland public schools, I have dedicated my life to improving the educational landscape for our youth. With 19 years of experience as an award-winning educator and 14 years as the executive director of We Lead Ours (WELO), I bring a successful track record in fostering family engagement, academic achievement, and safe learning environments for our students. 

 

I am running for OUSD School Board District 3, because I know our school district can do better in preparing our students to achieve college and career success after high school. 

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As school board director, I will:

• Interrupt high chronic absenteeism rates by ensuring we have the policies and practices that engage students and families.  

• Invest resources in accelerating students’ academic achievement and college and career readiness.  

• Leverage my MBA to ensure our district’s financial resources are soundly spent.

 

I would be honored to have your vote.