Cheryl Cook-Kalia has announced her candidacy as the representative of District 7 on the Alameda County School Board and will appear on the ballot for primary schools on 7 June.
Cheryl Cook-Calio, affectionately referred to as “Mrs. CK ”to its many former students, is a 40-year veteran of public education in Alameda County and a recognized recipient of the American Award for Civic Education Teachers. She received a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master’s degree in history with a focus on the U.S. Constitution as a Madison Fellow. In addition to her work as an educator, Cook Calio served two terms on the Pleasantano City Council from 2006 to 2014. She is currently a member of the National Council of the Nonprofit Center for Civic Education, which oversees Project Citizen and We the People.
“I’ve lived and worked all my life in the 7th arrondissement, teaching in the community where I grew up. I raised four children who attended schools in Sunola, Livermore and Pleasantan. Although I have retired from teaching, I would like to continue to use my experience to support children, parents and teachers in ensuring access to quality educational programs and in providing legislation for the benefit of all communities in District 7. When I am elected , this will be my focus as a representative of the District Board of Education. “
