New School Board
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUMS
Hear directly from the candidates running for the OUSD School Board in Districts 2, 4, and 6. These community forums offer opportunities to learn about the candidates and the issues affecting Oakland schools.
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
OUSD School Board District 2 Candidates
Saturday, September 26 | 11:45 a.m.
Oakland City Hall
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Oakland.
EVENT INFORMATION
The Oaklandside OUSD School Board Candidate Forum
Districts 2, 4, and 6
Tuesday, September 29 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Oakland High School
1023 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland
Ask questions and hear directly from the candidates during district-specific conversations. Event is sold out but students can still attend!
Families In Action OUSD School Board Candidate Forum
Districts 2, 4, and 6
Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
1009 66th Avenue, Oakland
Hosted by Families in Action for Quality Education, Families in Action for Justice, Empower Oakland, Black Action Alliance, and the Oakland Branch of the NAACP.
RSVP
League of Women Voters Candidate Forums
OUSD School Board District 6 | 11:00 a.m.
OUSD School Board District 4 | 2:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
Oakland City Hall
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Oakland.
EVENT INFORMATION
CAC School Board Candidates Forum
Monday, October 5 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Hosted by OUSD’s Community Advisory Committee for Special Education. Check the OUSD calendar for the Zoom link.
CHECK FOR ZOOM LINK
District 4 “Ask the Candidates” Forum
Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Montera Middle School
5555 Ascot Drive, Oakland
Hosted by the parent-teacher organizations of Sequoia Elementary School and Montera Middle School.
Q&A Document
Parent Voices Oakland’s Childcare Voter Forum
Wednesday, October 9| 5:30–7:30 p.m.
RSVP
Location: Parker Community Resource Center, 7929 Ney Ave, Oakland, CA, 94605.
Hosted by Parent Voices Oakland
United Administrators of Oakland Schools School Board Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 13 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Fremont High School Auditorium
4610 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland
Hosted by United Administrators of Oakland Schools.
Oakland Education Association Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 13 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Fluid 510
1544 Broadway, Oakland
RSVP
Hosted by the Oakland Education Association
Forum information may be updated by the organizers. Visit The Oaklandside for the latest details and any additional events.
Read Up On Your Candidates
District 2
Lake Merritt, Chinatown, Lakeshore, Downtown, Eastlake
Student Population:
1,987 students across four high schools: Oakland High, Dewey, MetWest, and Gateway
• 39.0% Latino
• 23.8% Asian
• 22.0% African American
• 6.2% Multiple Ethnicity
• 5.5% White
• 1.5% Not Reported
• 0.9% Filipino
• 0.9% Pacific Islander
• 0.4% Native American
There are an estimated 638 eligible OUSD students in District 2.
Arielle Fleisher
Arielle Fleisher is a proud OUSD parent and public policy leader. She has spent her career solving complex policy problems and making government work better. Her work includes fighting for more affordable, safer, and more seamless transportation; helping launch Clipper START; developing San Francisco’s vaccine strategy; and launching vaccine clinics in vulnerable communities during the pandemic.
Arielle is a proud public school graduate and has been deeply involved in Oakland’s schools and civic life. She has served on her school’s PTA, led her neighborhood council, founded a moms group that is now more than 300 members strong, and participated in local and state Democratic Party leadership.
Arielle is running because Oakland students deserve a school district that is financially stable, focused on student success, and led with accountability and transparency.
Endorsements: Former Mayor Libby Schaaf, former City Councilmembers Loren Taylor, Danny Wan, and Pat Kernighan, former School Board Director Aimee Eng, Bob Spencer, Jody London, Sam Davis, Gary Yee, Jorge Lerma, and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
Jennifer Brouhard
Jennifer Brouhard is a retired OUSD teacher who taught in Oakland for 24 years and in Berkeley for three years. She has lived in Oakland for 45 years. Her three grown children attended OUSD schools, and one is now an OUSD teacher.
Jennifer holds a BA in Anthropology from UC Riverside and an MA in Educational Leadership from Cal State East Bay. Before teaching, she worked as a secretary, auto worker, and graphic designer. She is proud to continue serving Oakland students and families as the District 2 School Board Director.
Endorsements: Alameda Labor Council, Oakland Education Association (OEA), SEIU Local 1021, Building Trades Council, UAW, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymembers Mia Bonta and Liz Ortega, Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas, Oakland City Councilmember Zac Unger, OUSD School Board Directors Rachel Latta and Vancedric Williams, former Mayor Jean Quan, attorney Walter Riley, and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
District 4
Mike Hutchinson
Mike Hutchinson was born and raised in Oakland and is a graduate of Skyline High School. He is a new father whose daughter will depend on the schools he is fighting to improve.
For more than 30 years, Mike has worked in Oakland’s public schools as an educator, youth advocate, and organizer. He has served on the School Board for the past six years, including as Board President and Vice President, and has chaired the Budget and Finance Committee.
While serving on the Board, Mike authored and passed resolutions to pay off the state loan early and help OUSD exit receivership, rescind school closures, establish the 3Rs, and fund remediation of the district’s lead problem. He also co-sponsored the Reparations for Black Students resolution.
(TBD) Watch Video
Endorsements: OUSD Directors Patrice Berry and Clifford Thompson, former OUSD Director Jorge Lerma, and LeAna Powell.
Montclair, Joaquin Miller, Oakland Hills
Student Population:
There are no high schools located in District 4.
There are an estimated 408 eligible OUSD student voters in District 4.
Kathryn Camp
Kathryn Camp is an OUSD parent leader, public education advocate, and public policy professional with more than 20 years of experience in regulatory affairs and compliance.
Her career has centered on solving complex problems, leading teams and programs, building consensus across diverse groups, and responsibly managing multimillion-dollar budgets. She has lived in Oakland for 25 years and is deeply engaged in her school community and in advocating for strong public schools.
Her combined experience as an OUSD parent and school community leader has prepared her to provide thoughtful, independent oversight and make pragmatic, evidence-based decisions that prioritize student success, fiscal responsibility, and equitable opportunity for every Oakland student.
Endorsements: Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, BWOPA, Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 342, Laborers LiUNA Locals 67 and 304, former Mayor Elihu Harris, Gary Yee, Nina Senn, Annie Campbell Washington, Jody London, and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
Sylvia Williams
Sylvia Williams worked as an adult educator for OUSD for 18 years, teaching GED and ESL classes to parents and other community members. She served as a union representative and became interested in school district financing while serving on a bargaining team.
Sylvia earned a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University. She is passionate about equity and ensuring that every student in Oakland receives a top-notch education so they can thrive as adults.
Endorsements: Retired OUSD Principal Dante Ruiz; Oakland Adult and Career Education teacher Jeri Zowjah-Malik; OUSD teacher Sayuri Valenza; Block by Block Organizing Network Co-Chair Sharon Rose; St. John’s Episcopal Church of Oakland Associate Rector Reverend Kathleen Moore; Lacayo-Colt Plumbing and Heating owner Rey Lacayo; Neatline Creative Co-Founder Christy Ambrose; Pamela Drake; Kim Davis; Jan Malvin; Millie Cleveland; and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
Kathryn Camp
Kathryn Camp is an OUSD parent leader, public education advocate, and public policy professional with more than 20 years of experience in regulatory affairs and compliance.
Her career has centered on solving complex problems, leading teams and programs, building consensus across diverse groups, and responsibly managing multimillion-dollar budgets. She has lived in Oakland for 25 years and is deeply engaged in her school community and in advocating for strong public schools.
Her combined experience as an OUSD parent and school community leader has prepared her to provide thoughtful, independent oversight and make pragmatic, evidence-based decisions that prioritize student success, fiscal responsibility, and equitable opportunity for every Oakland student.
Endorsements: Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, BWOPA, Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 342, Laborers LiUNA Locals 67 and 304, former Mayor Elihu Harris, Gary Yee, Nina Senn, Annie Campbell Washington, Jody London, and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
Mike Hutchinson
Mike Hutchinson was born and raised in Oakland and is a graduate of Skyline High School. He is a new father whose daughter will depend on the schools he is fighting to improve.
For more than 30 years, Mike has worked in Oakland’s public schools as an educator, youth advocate, and organizer. He has served on the School Board for the past six years, including as Board President and Vice President, and has chaired the Budget and Finance Committee.
While serving on the Board, Mike authored and passed resolutions to pay off the state loan early and help OUSD exit receivership, rescind school closures, establish the 3Rs, and fund remediation of the district’s lead problem. He also co-sponsored the Reparations for Black Students resolution.
(TBD) Watch Video
Endorsements: OUSD Directors Patrice Berry and Clifford Thompson, former OUSD Director Jorge Lerma, and LeAna Powell.
District 4
Montclair, Joaquin Miller, Oakland Hills
Student Population:
There are no high schools located in District 4.
There are an estimated 408 eligible OUSD student voters in District 4.
Sylvia Williams
Sylvia Williams worked as an adult educator for OUSD for 18 years, teaching GED and ESL classes to parents and other community members. She served as a union representative and became interested in school district financing while serving on a bargaining team.
Sylvia earned a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University. She is passionate about equity and ensuring that every student in Oakland receives a top-notch education so they can thrive as adults.
Endorsements: Retired OUSD Principal Dante Ruiz; Oakland Adult and Career Education teacher Jeri Zowjah-Malik; OUSD teacher Sayuri Valenza; Block by Block Organizing Network Co-Chair Sharon Rose; St. John’s Episcopal Church of Oakland Associate Rector Reverend Kathleen Moore; Lacayo-Colt Plumbing and Heating owner Rey Lacayo; Neatline Creative Co-Founder Christy Ambrose; Pamela Drake; Kim Davis; Jan Malvin; Millie Cleveland; and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
District 6
East Oakland, Eastmont Hills, Millsmont, Havenscourt, Coliseum
Student Population:
2,087 students across four high schools: CCPA, Skyline, SJT, and Rudsdale
• 52.0% Latino
• 16.4% African American
• 12.7% White
• 8.2% Multiethnic
• 7.5% Asian
• 2.0% Not Reported
• 0.5% Pacific Islander
• 0.4% Filipino
• 0.1% Native American
There are an estimated 853 eligible OUSD student voters in District 6.
Alexandra Williams
Alexandra Williams is an educator, leader, and advocate who believes deeply in the potential of Oakland students. For more than 15 years, she has worked alongside students, families, and educators to create learning environments grounded in opportunity, accountability, and belonging.
Alexandra has worked at public, private, and charter schools. She joined AIMS Academy as a math teacher in September 2024. As a high school math teacher and doctoral candidate, she believes every student—regardless of ZIP code, background, or circumstance—deserves access to opportunity, support, and the conditions needed to thrive.
(TBD) Watch Video
Endorsements: Information has not yet been provided by the candidate.
Valarie Bachelor
Valarie Bachelor is an Oakland community and labor organizer and the District 6 representative on the OUSD School Board. A Bolivian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, Valarie has spent more than 15 years fighting for working families, racial justice, and stronger public institutions.
As a School Board Director and Facilities Chair, she has helped stabilize OUSD’s finances, strengthen educator recruitment and retention, and advance investments in modern, climate-resilient school facilities.
Valarie is committed to ensuring that all Oakland students have access to high-quality neighborhood schools, trusted adults, college and career pathways, and the opportunities they need to thrive.
Endorsements: Alameda Labor Council; Oakland Education Association; EBASE; Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County; SEIU Local 1021; Oakland Firefighters IAFF Local 55; Oakland Rising; East Bay Democratic Socialists of America; Assemblymember Mia Bonta; and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
LeAna Powell
LeAna Powell is running for the Oakland School Board because the success of Oakland’s children is not an abstract idea or merely a professional concern for her. Her children’s future—and the future of many children in her community—depends on OUSD turning around and radically improving student outcomes. Fewer than 25% of students in District 6 are achieving at grade level in reading and math.
LeAna’s children are the fifth generation of her family to attend OUSD schools. She and her family are deeply rooted in District 6 and have strong connections throughout the neighborhood.
LeAna has several years of professional experience in family and community engagement with Oakland Promise, Summer Search, and the Alameda County Department of Behavioral Health. She has also served on the board of California Mental Health Advocacy for Children and Youth.
Endorsements: Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley; Homies Empowerment Founder Dr. César Cruz; OUSD Board Directors Patrice Berry and Mike Hutchinson; former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor; and former OUSD Board Directors Shanthi Gonzales, Sam Davis, and Jorge Lerma.
District 6
East Oakland, Eastmont Hills, Millsmont, Havenscourt, Coliseum
Student Population:
2,087 students across four high schools: CCPA, Skyline, SJT, and Rudsdale
• 52.0% Latino
• 16.4% African American
• 12.7% White
• 8.2% Multiethnic
• 7.5% Asian
• 2.0% Not Reported
• 0.5% Pacific Islander
• 0.4% Filipino
• 0.1% Native American
There are an estimated 853 eligible OUSD student voters in District 6.
Data provided by the OUSD Research, Assessment and Data Department.
Alexandra Williams
Alexandra Williams is an educator, leader, and advocate who believes deeply in the potential of Oakland students. For more than 15 years, she has worked alongside students, families, and educators to create learning environments grounded in opportunity, accountability, and belonging.
Alexandra has worked at public, private, and charter schools. She joined AIMS Academy as a math teacher in September 2024. As a high school math teacher and doctoral candidate, she believes every student—regardless of ZIP code, background, or circumstance—deserves access to opportunity, support, and the conditions needed to thrive.
(TBD) Watch Video
Endorsements: Information has not yet been provided by the candidate.
LeAna Powell
LeAna Powell is running for the Oakland School Board because the success of Oakland’s children is not an abstract idea or merely a professional concern for her. Her children’s future—and the future of many children in her community—depends on OUSD turning around and radically improving student outcomes. Fewer than 25% of students in District 6 are achieving at grade level in reading and math.
LeAna’s children are the fifth generation of her family to attend OUSD schools. She and her family are deeply rooted in District 6 and have strong connections throughout the neighborhood.
LeAna has several years of professional experience in family and community engagement with Oakland Promise, Summer Search, and the Alameda County Department of Behavioral Health. She has also served on the board of California Mental Health Advocacy for Children and Youth.
Endorsements: Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley; Homies Empowerment Founder Dr. César Cruz; OUSD Board Directors Patrice Berry and Mike Hutchinson; former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor; and former OUSD Board Directors Shanthi Gonzales, Sam Davis, and Jorge Lerma.
Valarie Bachelor
Valarie Bachelor is an Oakland community and labor organizer and the District 6 representative on the OUSD School Board. A Bolivian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, Valarie has spent more than 15 years fighting for working families, racial justice, and stronger public institutions.
As a School Board Director and Facilities Chair, she has helped stabilize OUSD’s finances, strengthen educator recruitment and retention, and advance investments in modern, climate-resilient school facilities.
Valarie is committed to ensuring that all Oakland students have access to high-quality neighborhood schools, trusted adults, college and career pathways, and the opportunities they need to thrive.
Endorsements: Alameda Labor Council; Oakland Education Association; EBASE; Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County; SEIU Local 1021; Oakland Firefighters IAFF Local 55; Oakland Rising; East Bay Democratic Socialists of America; Assemblymember Mia Bonta; and additional endorsers listed on the candidate’s website.
District 1
North Oakland, Rockridge, Temescal, Broadway Terrace
Student Population:
- 2,048 students across 2 high schools (International & Tech)
- 28.6% Latino
- 27.8% African American
- 17% White
- 14% Asian
- 9.6% Multiethnic
- 2.3% Not Reported
- 0.6% Filipino
- 0.09% Pacific Islander
Ben Salop
Ben Salop is a graduate of Melrose Leadership Academy and Oakland Technical High School. In his time in Oakland, he represented Oakland Students as the Student Director on OUSD’s LCAP Budget Committee, served as Chair of the Oakland Youth Commission and served on All City Council.
Coming Soon
Endorsements: Loren Taylor, Jody London, Gary Yee, James Harris, Ken Berrick, Dr.Clifford Thompson, and more info listed on website.
Rachel Latta
Rachel Latta is a first generation Filipina born and raised in the Bay. She is a nurse midwife in a community clinic, a mom of three children (preK, 4th grader at Prescott Elementary and a 7th grader at WOMS), and is a committed OUSD parent and organizer.
She has worked as a parent organizer and champion of Oakland’s public schools to make the district more equitable and sustainable. That work has not only been in District 1, but as a part of Equity Allies and Integrated Schools working with parents across the district on big policy issues like school funding and small ones, like how parents navigate choosing a school.
Endorsements: Oakland Education Association (OEA), Building Trades Council of Alameda County, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union #104, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club and more listed on website.
VanCedric Williams
VanCedric Williams’ career and passion for public education grew as a paraeducator. He has dedicated himself to teaching students in the most underserved communities for the last 20 years. He has worked hard as a teacher-leader of the Community Dream School Project.
He also leads a student mentoring program that encourages, empowers, and enlightens BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students to be their best selves, know their history, and provides leadership through community service. He currently represents District 3 on the School Board.
Endorsements: Building and Construction Trades of Alameda, Educators for Democratic Schools, Oakland Rising Action, OEA, Wellstone Dems, Oakland Education Association, Building and Trades, Working Families Party, and more on website.
Dwayne Aikens
Dwayne Aikens is a proud Oakland native who graduated from the Oakland public schools. He has dedicated his life to improving the educational landscape for our youth.
With 19 years of experience as an award-winning educator and 14 years as the executive director of We Lead Ours (WELO), Dwayne bring a successful track record in fostering family engagement, academic achievement, and safe learning environments for our students. He believes our school district can do better in preparing our students to achieve college and career success after high school.
Endorsements: Oakland Public Library Commissioner, Founder of West Oakland Cultural Arts Network, Former Oakland Mayor, and more on website.
District 3
West Oakland, Jack London, Downtown
Student Population:
- 385 students across 3 high schools (McClymonds, Bunche, Street Academy)
- 59.2% African American
- 25.2% Latino
- 3.9% Asian
- 3.1% White
- 3.1% Multiethnic
- 3.1% Not Reported
- 1.8% Pacific Islander
- 0.5% Native American
District 5
Fruitvale District
Student Population:
- 1420 students across 2 high schools
- (Fremont, Life Academy)
- 79.6% Latino
- 11.7% African American
- 3% Asian
- 1.2% White
- 1.1% Multiethnic
- 0.9% Not Reported
- 0.7% Pacific islander
- 0.5% Native American
- 0.4% Filipino
Patrice Berry
Patrice Berryis a mother who is on a mission to work with students and families to reimagine the school system we want for Oakland. She has dedicated her life and career to education justice. Throughout her career as a former teacher and college counselor, she has led programs that have helped students achieve dramatic improvements in English, Math, postsecondary readiness, and socio-emotional well-being.
She founded the organizations AssistHub, Leaders of Change, and the Northern California College Promise Coalition. She has also led postsecondary education and workforce initiatives for the former mayor. She is the Chief Impact Officer of an organization called End Poverty in California. She is running to help our district overcome its challenges by leveraging her value in relationships and her leadership experience to help us sharpen our focus on student well-being and strengthening outcomes in workforce development, college readiness, literacy, and math.
Endorsements: Nor Cal Carpenters Union, Sprinkler Fitters Local 483, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local 595, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104, Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus Of Alameda County More listed on website
Sasha Ritzie Hernandez
Sasha Ritzie Hernandez was born in Mexico and grew up in Oakland and attended OUSD public schools. As a Senior Parent Organizer, I spearheaded school improvement projects, advocated for better policies, and provided valuable workshops to families, emphasizing the importance of early literacy.
I have mobilized families to support crucial causes, from teacher strikes, pandemic safety measures the Reparations for Black Students Resolution and more.
Endorsements: Latino Task Force, OEA, SEIU Local 1021, East Bay Democratic Socialists Of America, Alameda Labor Council AFL-CIO and more listed on website.
Clifford Thompson
Clifford Thompson serves as the current District 7 representative on the School Board. He is from Oroville, CA and he went on to attend and graduate from UC Davis. He served as an assistant professor at Patten University, where he was the Leadership Chair in the Education Department. Dr. Thompson has worked in the field of education for 40 years.
He has worked as a classroom teacher and Teacher on Special Assignment for 17 years, and an administrator for 20 years. Presently, Dr. Thompson is working as an Educational Consultant.
Endorsements: Sam Davis, Mike Hutchinson, Jorge Lerma, Treva Reid, more on website.
Domonic Ware
Domonic Ware is a seasoned activist and organizer, has deep roots in Oakland’s District 7, with his family residing there for six generations. As a former student of local schools, Domonic has been a steadfast advocate for the community, leading the fight to keep Brookfield Elementary open in 2022.
He co-founded Repaired Nations in 2018 and has successfully led various campaigns, including the Fight for $15 Fast-Food movement and unionizing Walmart. Domonic’s school board campaign prioritizes building strong coalitions to lobby for increased per-pupil spending, promote eco-friendly schools with a focus on climate change and STEM education, and revitalize parent-teacher-student relations.
Endorsements: TBD
District 7
Deep East Oakland - Airport, Coliseum, Sequoia Hills, 98th
Student Population:
- 1191 students across 2 comprehensive high schools (Castlemont, MPA)
- 70.7% Latino
- 21% African American
- 2.2% Pacific Islander
- 1.9% Multiethnic
- 1.3% White
- 1.1% Asian
- 0.9% Not Reported
- 0.3% Filipino
- 0.3% Native American
Current School Board in District 1, 3, 5, & 7
District 1
North Oakland, Rockridge, Temescal, Broadway Terrace
Student Population:
- 2,048 students across 2 high schools (International & Tech)
- 28.6% Latino
- 27.8% African American
- 17% White
- 14% Asian
- 9.6% Multiethnic
- 2.3% Not Reported
- 0.6% Filipino
- 0.09% Pacific Islander
Rachel Latta
Rachel Latta is a first generation Filipina born and raised in the Bay. She is a nurse midwife in a community clinic, a mom of three children (preK, 4th grader at Prescott Elementary and a 7th grader at WOMS), and is a committed OUSD parent and organizer.
She has worked as a parent organizer and champion of Oakland’s public schools to make the district more equitable and sustainable. That work has not only been in District 1, but as a part of Equity Allies and Integrated Schools working with parents across the district on big policy issues like school funding and small ones, like how parents navigate choosing a school.
Endorsements: Oakland Education Association (OEA), Building Trades Council of Alameda County, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union #104, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club and more listed on website.
VanCedric Williams
VanCedric Williams’ career and passion for public education grew as a paraeducator. He has dedicated himself to teaching students in the most underserved communities for the last 20 years. He has worked hard as a teacher-leader of the Community Dream School Project.
He also leads a student mentoring program that encourages, empowers, and enlightens BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students to be their best selves, know their history, and provides leadership through community service. He currently represents District 3 on the School Board.
Endorsements: Building and Construction Trades of Alameda, Educators for Democratic Schools, Oakland Rising Action, OEA, Wellstone Dems, Oakland Education Association, Building and Trades, Working Families Party, and more on website.
District 3
West Oakland, Jack London, Downtown
Student Population:
- 385 students across 3 high schools (McClymonds, Bunche, Street Academy)
- 59.2% African American
- 25.2% Latino
- 3.9% Asian
- 3.1% White
- 3.1% Multiethnic
- 3.1% Not Reported
- 1.8% Pacific Islander
- 0.5% Native American
District 5
Fruitvale District
Student Population:
- 1420 students across 2 high schools
- (Fremont, Life Academy)
- 79.6% Latino
- 11.7% African American
- 3% Asian
- 1.2% White
- 1.1% Multiethnic
- 0.9% Not Reported
- 0.7% Pacific islander
- 0.5% Native American
- 0.4% Filipino
Patrice Berry
Patrice Berryis a mother who is on a mission to work with students and families to reimagine the school system we want for Oakland. She has dedicated her life and career to education justice. Throughout her career as a former teacher and college counselor, she has led programs that have helped students achieve dramatic improvements in English, Math, postsecondary readiness, and socio-emotional well-being.
She founded the organizations AssistHub, Leaders of Change, and the Northern California College Promise Coalition. She has also led postsecondary education and workforce initiatives for the former mayor. She is the Chief Impact Officer of an organization called End Poverty in California. She is running to help our district overcome its challenges by leveraging her value in relationships and her leadership experience to help us sharpen our focus on student well-being and strengthening outcomes in workforce development, college readiness, literacy, and math.
Endorsements: Nor Cal Carpenters Union, Sprinkler Fitters Local 483, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local 595, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104, Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus Of Alameda County More listed on website
Clifford Thompson
Clifford Thompson serves as the current District 7 representative on the School Board. He is from Oroville, CA and he went on to attend and graduate from UC Davis. He served as an assistant professor at Patten University, where he was the Leadership Chair in the Education Department. Dr. Thompson has worked in the field of education for 40 years.
He has worked as a classroom teacher and Teacher on Special Assignment for 17 years, and an administrator for 20 years. Presently, Dr. Thompson is working as an Educational Consultant.
Endorsements: Sam Davis, Mike Hutchinson, Jorge Lerma, Treva Reid, more on website.
District 7
Deep East Oakland - Airport, Coliseum, Sequoia Hills, 98th
Student Population:
- 1191 students across 2 comprehensive high schools (Castlemont, MPA)
- 70.7% Latino
- 21% African American
- 2.2% Pacific Islander
- 1.9% Multiethnic
- 1.3% White
- 1.1% Asian
- 0.9% Not Reported
- 0.3% Filipino
- 0.3% Native American