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Candelaria Patterson
Candelaria Patterson was a member of the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education in New Mexico, representing District 5. Patterson assumed office in 2017. Patterson left office on December 31, 2021.
Patterson ran for re-election to the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education to represent District 5 in New Mexico. Patterson won in the general election on February 7, 2017.
She filed to run as a Democratic candidate in the primary election for District 26 of the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2012, but she withdrew before the race.
Elections
2017
Four of the seven seats on the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education were up for by-district general election on February 7, 2017. In his bid for re-election to District 3, incumbent Lorenzo Garcia defeated challengers Ali Ennenga, Amy Legant, and Charles White. District 5 incumbent Steven Michael Quezada and District 6 incumbent Don Duran did not file to run for re-election, leaving both seats open for newcomers. Four candidates—Annie Bell-Rahman, Rachel Gonzales, Kayla Marshall, and Candelaria Patterson—ran for the District 5 seat, and Patterson won the race. Six candidates—Abbas Ali Akhil, Elizabeth Armijo, C. Douglas Brown, Melissa Finch, Paula Maes, and Paul Sievert—ran for the District 6 seat, and Armijo won. The race for the District 7 seat featured incumbent David Peercy and challengers Ian Burch, William Steinberg, and Brian Tierney. Peercy won re-election to the board.[1] A total of six candidates withdrew from the race before their names were put on the ballot: R. Jason Vaillancourt in District 3, Than-Lan Sena, Alex Villanueva, and Anne Young in District 5, Stephen Verchinski in District 6, and Sina-Aurelia Pleasant-Soul in District 7.[2][3]
Results
| Albuquerque Public Schools, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Candelaria Patterson |
56.83% | 1,024 |
| Kayla Marshall | 26.86% | 484 |
| Rachel Gonzales | 11.71% | 211 |
| Annie Bell-Rahman | 4.61% | 83 |
| Total Votes | 1,802 | |
| Source: Bernalillo County Clerk, "APS/CNM School Board Election February 7, 2017," accessed February 22, 2017 and Bernalillo County Clerk, "APS/CNM School Board Election was certified Friday, Feb. 10th, 2017," February 13, 2017 | ||
Funding
Patterson reported $18,887.78 in contributions and $18,887.78 in expenditures to the New Mexico Secretary of State, which left her campaign with a $0.00 balance in the election.[4]
Endorsements
Patterson was endorsed by the Albuquerque Teachers Federation, the Albuquerque Educational Assistants Association, the Weekly Alibi, and the Progressive Champions PAC.[5][6][7]
2012
Patterson was a candidate in the 2012 election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 26. She filed for election, but withdrew before the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. Incumbent Al Park (D) did not run for re-election. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
Campaign themes
2017
Patterson participated in a questionnaire provided by the Albuquerque school district. The district's questions are shown in bolded text, and Patterson's answers follow below.
1. Why do you want to be a board member for Albuquerque Public Schools?
| “ | I would like to see all our children receive an equitible and a world class education.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
2. What is your interest in education?
| “ | Our children are our future and I would like to provide input and guidance for their future.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
3. In what ways will you support the mission and vision of the district?
| “ | As a Board member, my intent is to support the APS Mission in order to move the District forward with its goals and objectives as a Board member to provide for greater student and teacher success.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
4. How will you work with the superintendent?
| “ | I would like to establish a working relationship of mutal respect and trust so that togrether we can work for the success of the APS District, students and teachers.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
5. What is your past and current involvement with Albuquerque Public Schools?
| “ | Voting Member, APS Capital Outlay Master Plan; Member, APS Equity and Engagement Council; APS Student Handbook Workgroup; Past President, APS West Mesa HS Parent
Organization; Past Project VP, SR Marmon ES PTA; Past Member, APS Jimmy Carter MS PTA; Past Member, APS West Mesa Instructional Council; Bubble Gum Brigade, student driven organization to get out vote for School Bonds; Former Co-Chair APS Citizens Advisory Council.[10] |
” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
6. What should be the relationship between the superintendent and Board of Education?
| “ | We should have a collaborative relationship with trust, honesty and accountability so that together we can move forward as a successful district with outstanding student and teacher achievement.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
7. What qualities and skills would you bring to the Board of Education?
| “ | I bring a fresh perspective as an engaged community member, an active APS Parent and as a retired government employee with experience as a policy I management analyst and upper level manager.
My understanding and experience in the district is deep. For over 26 years I have worked with various organizations bringing resources and attention to the needs of our neighborhoods and community. I Co-authored the Family Engagement Policy adopted by APS in August 2012 through my involvement with Families United for Education (FUE). During the 2010 APS redistricting process I successfully advocated for much needed West Side representation on the School Board which led to the creation of District 5.[10] |
” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
8. What school or community volunteer activities have you participated in related to the community?
| “ | Current President, Laurelwood Neighborhood Association, various positions since 1990; Past President, West Side Coalition of Neighborhoods( largest Coalition in the COA), various positions since 2002 to present. advocating for the health, wellness and education of our Families; Co-founder, Families United for Education; Member, Latino Task Force. Past Member, Unidos Project. I have often been invited as a participatant in various town halls and community conversations. I was an active participant to build our schools on the West Side- Volcano Vista, Atrisco Heritage HS, and additional classrooms at West Mesa HS. Rodolfo Anaya, Helen Cordero and Edward Gonzales ES.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
9. How do you plan to work with constituents?
| “ | I will continue my work as a community member listening to parents, teachers, community and working with APS Administration.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
10. What do you see as opportunities and challenges to the district?
| “ | APS has outstanding Teachers, Administratotors and Students.
Balancing the APS budget with an anticipated shortfall.[10] |
” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
11. What do you think is the best way for the district to accomplish the three academic goals?
- a. Early learning - Early learning begins with expecting parents, is nurtured as children develop language and number skills in elementary school, and grows with students as they mature in supportive classrooms becoming adept at using these skills in a variety of contexts.
- b. College and Career Readiness - Students acquire skills which support formal and informal life-long learning to adapt and remain productive through changing economic and job market landscapes. All students will be prepared for postsecondary opportunities (college and/or career) without the need for remediation.
- c. Developing the Whole Child - APS will ensure each child is safe, engaged, challenged and supported through programs and practices focused on removing social, emotional and physical barriers to learning and increased health literacy.
- Safe and welcoming environment
- Whole Child includes ... physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual
- Remove barriers to learning
- Discover and develop individual gifts and talents
- Use skills to better the community
| “ | lmplemntation of the APS Educational Master Plan should help close the Achievement Gap by addressing Early Learning, College and Career Readiness and Developing the Whole Child Programs with the inclusion of Ethnic Studies.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
12. If elected, how will you work with the current board?
| “ | Work colaborativly with the board to hire the next superintendent and provide opprtunities for student and teacher success.[10] | ” |
| —Candelaria Patterson (2017)[11] | ||
See also
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Bernalillo County Clerk, "APS/CNM School Board Election February 7, 2017 Unofficial Results," accessed February 7, 2017
- ↑ Bernalillo County, "2017 School Board Election Candidates," accessed February 1, 2017
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "APS board election attracts 24 candidates," December 20, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Campaign Finance Information System, "Public Reports: Search Candidates," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Albuquerque Teachers Federation, "ATF and AEAA Board of Education Endorsements 2017," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Weekly Alibi, "APS School Board Elections," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Progressive Champions PAC, "APS & CNM Voter Guide: 2017 APS and & CNM Board Elections," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 Albuquerque Public Schools, "2017 Questionnaire for Board of Education Candidates," accessed February 2, 2017
| Albuquerque Public Schools elections in 2017 | |
| Bernalillo County, New Mexico | |
| Election date: | February 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 3: • Incumbent, Lorenzo Garcia • Ali Ennenga • Amy Legant • Charles White District 5: • Annie Bell-Rahman • Rachel Gonzales • Kayla Marshall • Candelaria Patterson District 6: • Abbas Ali Akhil • Elizabeth Armijo • C. Douglas Brown • Melissa Finch • Paula Maes • Paul Sievert District 7: • Incumbent, David Peercy • Ian Burch • William Steinberg • Brian Tierney |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
