ENDORSEMENTS

Debbie Ramirez has been actively involved in school issues for well over a decade and has proven herself to be a passionate and well-informed advocate for our 5th District children and the educational system. — Lynda Hopkins
Sonoma County 5th District Supervisor

Debbie is passionate about making our community a better place, where families thrive, and children are set up for success. — Elizabeth Smith
Trustee, Sebastopol Union School District

For these two years Debbie has been an independent, insightful, meticulously researched voice governed by her clear vision for a well-rounded, academic district of inclusivity worthy of West County. Our board needs her. — John Grech
Teacher, West Sonoma County Union High School District

I appreciate Debbie's efforts to be transparent, which should be a priority for any school board. Debbie is the right candidate to support ALL STUDENTS, as she has proven to do over the last two years. She stands up for our underrepresented students and makes sure all students' voices are heard. — Leslie Grassl
Mathematics Teacher, West Sonoma County Union High School District

Debbie has the skills, background, and compassion to serve our community in this capacity. She respectfully listens to her constituents. She researches Board items carefully. I trust Debbie to serve the best interests for all in West County. — Daniela Kingwill
Instructor, Santa Rosa Junior College

Debbie Ramirez is a dedicated community member and understands the educational needs of all West Sonoma County students,  especially the Latinx students. — Marilu Saldaña
School Counselor, Willowside Middle School

Debbie served as a dedicated and respected trustee for the Sebastopol Union School Board for nine years. During that time, she did whatever possible to ensure equity and provide enriched learning for students, while maintaining respect and consideration for all levels of school staff. She fostered the inclusion of parents and families, as well as partnerships with community groups. She demonstrated fair and rational thinking and the ability to utilize critical analysis in crucial decision-making processes.

— Debbie Hanks, M.Ed.
Former Sebastopol Union School District Principal-Assistant Superintendent

Over the years, I have attended countless school board meetings and observed numerous board members discussing governance issues. I have never seen a board member as informed, articulate, and compassionate as Ramirez proved herself to be. She has a strong handle on school governance and finance, is aware of the high schools’ challenges and growth areas and is supportive of teachers. Most importantly, she is a stalwart advocate for our community’s young people.

— Tanya Turneaure
Retired Teacher, Salmon Creek School

I saw Debbie in action for years as she served on the Sebastopol Union School Board, where I ran one of the district’s schools. Debbie cares about students, the local community, and she asks thoughtful questions while weighing difficult decisions. — Susan Olson
Retired Executive Director, Sebastopol Independent Charter School

Having taught her two sons, Debbie was an extremely supportive parent who represented the rights of all student backgrounds in her children's classes, and others as well. She offered assistance to the teacher, class, and students, in a myriad of ways. She was a strong grant writer, and led fundraising campaigns for a variety of projects. Debbie's most recent term of service as a Trustee has been hardworking, fair, and representative of all interests in the District, whether student, parent, teacher, administrator, or citizen. — Jeff Stucker
Retired Teacher, Sebastopol Union School District

Debbie is a voice of reason in the guidance of our local schools — Jim Deis
Retired Teacher, West Sonoma County Union High School District

While Debbie served as a trustee on the Sebastopol Union School District board, our schools were facing many challenges including difficult negotiations, district reconfiguration, hard financial decisions, and major facilities projects. Debbie always had insightful questions and looked at each challenge from all sides. Her decision making is thoughtful and inclusive, based on available data, and she is sensitive to stakeholder engagement. — Linda Irving
Retired Superintendent, Sebastopol Union School District

During my time on the REACH school board, I had the privilege of working with Debbie in her role on the Sebastopol Union school board. I was always struck by her depth of knowledge about the topics the board was addressing and the clear passion for equitable education for the students in that district and for the fair compensation for those charged with providing that education. She continued that work brilliantly during her first term on the high school board, and I know she has only just begun to make the impact our high school district needs. — Angie Powers
Director Willows Workshop

Debbie Ramirez has been a very active, engaged and transparent board member. She is smart and is not afraid to ask those tough questions. She always has students first and foremost on her mind before voting and does her research. — Kimberly Lambert
Retired Trustee, Guerneville School District

I would vote for Debbie again as I did in 2022 if I lived in her trustee area because I know she will continue to work for all of the constituents of West County. Debbie understands the complex issues that bring people together and also divide them. If everyone could leave their differences at the door, working for the common good of all the students, then this district will be able to provide a quality education that other schools will envy. — Diane Landry
Former Trustee, West Sonoma County Union High School District (16 years) and Former Trustee, Old Adobe Union School District (8 years)

Debbie has delivered on her promises, prioritizing the success of every student and fostering community engagement. With her commitment to fiscal responsibility, we can trust that our schools will thrive. Let's keep the momentum going and re-elect Debbie for School Board! — Kara Mendez
Forestville Education Foundation Board Director

Debbie has done a great job supporting the students and community. She always does the right thing and listens to the community! — Terra Del Drago

My wife and I have sent three kids to West County schools through the past decade and more. Through those years, we've followed Debbie Ramirez' dedication and achievements for the students, the teachers and the administration of our school district. She knows what needs doing, and does it - with a lot of heart. — Juan Pedro Gaffney
Founding Director, Coro Hispano de San Francisco

Debbie has what’s best for the students and the district in mind. She is committed to progress and making decisions that will move us forward. — Justin Lewis
Father of 6 boys/men that do/have/will attend this district

I strongly support Debbie Ramirez in her run for reelection. She is thoughtful, thorough, and is a very dedicated public servant. I appreciate her integrity and interest in making sure that equity is kept in mind when considering policy. She will be a great trustee for Area 2, and I know she will do everything needed to put our children first in West County! — Leo Chyi
Former District Director for Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins

Debbie is a great listener, understands the complex nature of the issues that come before the Board and keeps a balanced view. — Lucy Hardcastle
President of the Forestville Planning Association

I fully support Debbie Ramirez in her quest for reelection to the West County High School Board. She is smart! She is capable! And, I believe she has the best interests of our kids and our families at the top of her priority list. — Betsy Van Dyke
Representative - Lower Russian River MAC

Debbie has been a voice of reason on the board. I trust her to think of ALL district students and families in her decision making. — Kathleen Smith
Past President, Russian River Rotary