Carol Turley
Focus on Learning
Greeting Friends and Neighbors
Personal Statement
I am a problem solver who brings simplicity to complex issues, a listener and giver of sage advice, a calming force in times of calamity. I am running for PVUSD Trustee Area 2 because I am passionate about the students of our community and want them to find success in life utilizing their unique gifts.
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The Platform
Serving The Community
As a lifetime Pajaro Valley resident, I have developed a love for our community with a focus on our students. Through the Rotary Club of Watsonville, I mentored students in the Watsonville High School Interact Club in leadership skills. My work with the Rotary Youth Exchange Program has provided me an opportunity to work directly with Watsonville High and exchange students.
As Rotary Club President, we initiated two projects of which I am extremely proud: the construction of soccer fields at Freedom School and the installation of internet service at the Buena Vista Migrant Community.
A Successful school board member is dedicated to our students and public education.
Good Governance is Key to Quality Education
A good leader builds community and relationships, working with others to ensure customers, employees, and other stakeholder groups are well served. When it comes to serving our children, good governance is critical in the development of an educated population.
Ensure Quality Education by Supporting Teachers & Staff
In order to provide a quality education for our students, we must care for those whom we trust with their care. What happens at the board level affects what happens in the Classroom.
Get Involved
I need your help to win this race. Knocking on Doors, word-of-mouth, hosting a meet and greet, and donating are all ways of helping us achieve our goals together.
A Bit About Myself and My Background
I was born in Watsonville and lived in Santa Cruz County my entire life except while away at school and l lived in Spain. I attend PVUSD schools for all 13 grades at Freedom School, Aptos Jr High, and Watsonville High.
My father and stepmother, Owen and Marcia Hand,
taught in the district for their entire careers.
My two daughters are PVUSD graduates and have benefitted from the education excellence PVUSD can and must deliver to all students. My girls received degrees from UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara. One is in her final semester of student teaching and will soon be a high school Social Studies teacher.
I am the general manager of a homeowner's association where I manage a 2 Million dollar budget and oversee 15 employees. One aspect of my work is disaster preparedness and emergency response. I am known for my calmness during calamities.
Following my Grandma Nellie's path, I love adventure and travel. I have enjoyed time in Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Hiking and backpacking are my passions, but I live to swim and paddle.
I am keenly aware of the significance of the school board on the lives of students, and the health of our community and will serve well the community I love.
If you desire a chaos-free governing body, focus on respecting and caring for our dear staff, and an environment that meets students where they are, then support me.
TESTIMONIALS
Samantha Aruiza - Watsonville High School graduate
Carol Turley has been a robust supporter of the local youth in Watsonville, and has gone above and beyond for marginalized students in the PVUSD. Carol has selflessly advocated for my own and countless other students at Watsonville High. She has fought for unique and life changing opportunities to be brought to students both inside the classroom and out in the world through international exchange programs, supporting the drama programs, and fostering love for our local community through volunteering. She is a great supporter and preserver of local culture, arts and the spirit of service and volunteering oneself.