Judy Docca
Judy Docca was a member of the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, representing District 1. Docca assumed office in 2006. Docca left office on December 1, 2022.
Docca ran for re-election to the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 1 in Maryland. Docca won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Docca earned a bachelor's degree in romance language and literature from Penn State University. She later earned a master's degree in romance language and literature and a Ph.D. in education administration from George Washington University. Docca worked for 38 years as a teacher and principal with district schools prior to her retirement. She has been an officer with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and president of the Montgomery County Alliance of Black School Educators.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Montgomery County Board of Education District 1
Incumbent Judy Docca defeated Maria Blaeuer in the general election for Montgomery County Board of Education District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Judy Docca (Nonpartisan) | 50.1 | 140,199 |
 | Maria Blaeuer (Nonpartisan) | 49.1 | 137,318 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 2,115 | ||
| Total votes: 279,632 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2014
Judy Docca ran against Kristin C. Trible in the November 4, 2014, general election. District 3 incumbent Patricia O'Neill sought re-election against Laurie Halverson. Newcomer Larry E. Edmonds ran against board member Mike Durso for the District 5 seat. The at-large race started with a primary election on June 24, 2014, featuring newcomers Edward Amatetti, Shebra Evans, Merry Eisner-Heidorn and Jill Ortman-Fouse. Evans and Ortman-Fouse advanced to the general election on November 4, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Judy Docca Incumbent |
54.6% | 97,597 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kristin C. Trible | 45% | 80,322 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 754 | |
| Total Votes | 178,673 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results for the 2014 Gubernatorial General Election," accessed November 4, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Docca had not reported any contributions or expenditures to the Maryland State Board of Elections as of June 6, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Docca had not received any official endorsements as of May 2, 2014.
2010
| Montgomery County Public Schools, District 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Judy Docca Incumbent |
69.4% | 132,012 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Ibañez | 30.1% | 57,310 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 846 | |
| Total Votes | 190,168 | |||
| Source: Montgomery County, "Election Summary Report," November 22, 2010 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Docca provided the following answers to questions from the League of Women Voters:
What are your qualifications and experience that are pertinent to this office?
| “ | I am in my second term as a Board of Education member and I am a retired principal and coordinator of human relations for MCPS. I was inducted into the Human Rights Hall of Fame and received a Leadership in Education award from the Maryland State Education Association. I am a founding member and former president of the MC Alliance of Black School Educators, member of the Hispanic Educators.[3] | ” |
| —Judy Docca's answers to the Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014)[4] | ||
What are your priorities for strengthening the MCPS?
| “ | My priorities include continuing: Magnet, Inter-National Baccalaureate and other special programs; to implement an external audit of special education; to restore positions lost during the recession; to improve the academic achievement of African American and Hispanic students; to provide a 2% increase to staff after four years.[3] | ” |
| —Judy Docca's answers to the Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014)[4] | ||
What do your recommend to address the achievement gap between students from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds?
| “ | Achievement gap: The budget includes $12.5 million toward closing the achievement gap for African American and Latino students. The intervention initiatives, which include personalized learning and teaching techniques include high expectations for students, furthering partnerships with parents on academics and continuing the rollout of the core curriculum.[3] | ” |
| —Judy Docca's answers to the Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014)[4] | ||
How can MCPS use its funds more efficiently?
| “ | MCPS has used funds reduced by the recession to meet the needs and interests of more than 12,000 new students in the last four years, many needing assistance with language acquisition. The funds provide acceptable but not extravagant wages for staff in a county with a high cost of living.[3] | ” |
| —Judy Docca's answers to the Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014)[4] | ||
How should MCPS better provide for students who are not college bound?
| “ | MCPS provides technical courses in every high school and especially at Edison High School, which is open to students all over the county. Students may take courses with automative careers, food services, cosmetology, plumbing at Edison. Food services, cosmetology, automative services among others are available at other high schools.[3] | ” |
| —Judy Docca's answers to the Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014)[4] | ||
What are your views about changing the school starting times?
| “ | I am awaiting the findings of a committee of staff, students, parents and community members who will provide information to the superintendent and the board for consideration.[3] | ” |
| —Judy Docca's answers to the Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014)[4] | ||
See also
External links
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Candidate Montgomery County Board of Education District 1 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Montgomery County Public Schools, "Judith Docca," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Vote 411 Voter Guide, "Montgomery County Board of Education District 1," accessed October 21, 2014
| Montgomery County Public Schools elections in 2018 | |
| Montgomery County, Maryland | |
| Election date: | Primary Election: June 26, 2018 • General Election: November 6, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Ryan Arbuckle • Timur Edib • Marwa Omar Ibrahim • Julie Reiley • Brandon Orman Rippeon • John Robertson • Karla Silvestre • Stephen Sugg District 1: • Incumbent, Judy Docca • Maria Blaeuer District 3: • Incumbent, Patricia O'Neill • Lynn Amano • Laura Simon District 5: • Paul Pykosh • Brenda Wolff |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
