Chris Colohan is proud to have the support of these groups and individuals.
Peter Baltay: Chair — Palo Alto Architect Review Board
Lisa Forssell
Robert McDonnell: Crossing Guard
Linda Henigin: School volunteer, educator, parent of 5th and 11th graders in PAUSD
Ravi Anaparti
Evan Doll: Board Member Palo Alto Little League & AYSO*
Sidd Mundra
Barry Crawford
Janet Podell
Lisa Taylor: parent of 3 PAUSD alums
Tad Lebeck: CTO, Quantuvos*
Sarah Payne: PAUSD parent
Patricia Mueller-Vollmer
William and Jennifer Young
Andrew Martin: Information Architect
Edward Thompson: Entefy Inc and Santa Clara University School of Business*
Gail Thompson
Rona Yang: Freestyle Palo Alto Owner & Designer, Parent of 2 PAUSD students
“Chris is the steady rock of the Duveneck school community and is the very definition of a team player[…]He is passionate about making our school a welcoming place for all and is a favorite among kids both in and out of the classroom”
— Lindsay Green, Duveneck Parent
“[Chris] is a self-starter, and he follow through on his commitments”
— Allen Podell
“Chris is a very fair, thoughtful, balanced and diligent volunteer in our schools.”
— Julia Murphy-Chutorian, PAUSD Parent
“Great volunteer to work along with. Chris cares about our kids, schools and Palo Alto.”
— Sandra Lebeck
“Chris Colohan will make a difference. His experience teaching in the PAUSD, his leadership in [school volunteering], and his skills motivating students and teachers means he will be a valuable member of the school board. Vote for Chris!”
— Chuck Kissner
“Chris has been a crucial member of our Duveneck community as a parent and as a [school volunteer]. I support him […] knowing he truly makes informed decisions and considers all stakeholders especially students and teachers. He is also extremely smart and funny!”
— Carol Wu, Duveneck Parent
“I've been impressed by Chris' dedication to our school […] for the last 6 years. Managing/leading passionate parent volunteers is a unique challenge and I've seen Chris at the center of the storm many times. He has been a great facilitator others look to when there's conflict and a need to understand multiple perspectives and arrive at a compromise.”
— Angie Whitnah, Duveneck Parent
“Chris deeply cares about our kids and schools. He's served a number of years as a volunteer, […] PiE representative, and as a substitute teacher across a number of our schools at PAUSD. He understands the complexity of PAUSD and would do a phenomenal job in advocating for our students.”
— Yvette Mangalindan
“[Chris has] analyzed the issues and has experience actually working in the schools and well as deep involvement in the PTA for a number of years. Plus his kids go to Palo Alto schools. He doesn't have an agenda other than serving Palo Alto Schools and using his skills to help the community.”
— Carl Thomsen
“Our community benefits so much from volunteers like Chris being willing to dedicate their time, energy and talent to our community. He is compasionate, witty, and has the background and intellect to do great things on the school board. Please support him in his effort to serve!”
— Bob Taylor, parent of 3 PAUSD alums
“As a Duveneck parent and volunteer, I've seen first hand what a dedicated, thoughtful and knowledgeable problem solver Chris has been for our school. […] I have a lot of confidence in the decision making process he would bring to the school board.”
— Tom Whitnah, Software Engineer, Brisk Teaching*
“Chris is a thoughtful leader, diligent problem solver, and valued Duveneck parent. As a fellow [school volunteer] I appreciate his balanced and pragmatic approach and how behind the scenes he consistently goes above and beyond in service to the community. Chris will be a great advocate for PAUSD families, students and staff on the school board.”
— Monica Kuchinski, Duveneck Parent
“[Chris is] kind patient and supportive of staff and teachers who are the essential in our children’s future. Chris goes the full length to help.”
— Hersha Lodhia-Miller
*Names and titles are for identification purposes only
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