International children’s advocate and former national Teacher of the Year Sandra McBrayer today endorsed Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor of San Diego. McBrayer founded the Monarch School in San Diego, the first successful school in the U.S. for homeless youth, and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of a San Diego-based child advocacy organization. President Bill Clinton named McBrayer the 1994 Teacher of the Year, and she was also the 1993 California and San Diego County Teacher of the Year. She currently Chairs the California State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
“I’ve known Bonnie Dumanis for many years– she is committed to protecting the rights of children and promoting a quality education for all our kids,” said McBrayer. “In her role as District Attorney, Bonnie has been committed to protecting children from sexual predators, keeping kids in school through truancy programs and supporting child victims,” said McBrayer. “As Mayor, I know she will continue to make schools and education a priority and she has the proven leadership and ability to bring real change.”
McBrayer’s leadership of a local child advocacy group includes working with community leaders, organization and government agencies to develop, enhance and strengthen policy, programs and projects which serve children and youth. McBrayer has also served as an adjunct professor in the College of Education at San Diego State University where she introduced new and first-year teachers to the multicultural, socio-political and economic dynamics of education.
McBrayer was appointed by the Governor to chair the State Advisory for Before and After School Programs, appointed by the Chief Justice of California to serve on the Judicial Council Access and Fairness Advisory Committee, and serves on numerous boards including San Diego Commission on Children, Youth and Families San Diego Workforce Investment Board and Project Safe Neighborhood.
“Sandy McBrayer is a tireless advocate for children and families. I’m honored to have her endorsement,” said Dumanis. “As Mayor, one of my priorities will be working with child advocates like Sandra to ensure a quality education and a better life for our children.”
Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis has been endorsed by a wide variety of elected officials, law enforcement organizations and individuals including:
Former U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Schenk
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore
Former San Diego County Sheriff Bill Kolender
Former San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Gregory Smith
San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders
San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer
Former San Diego City Attorney Casey Gwinn
Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox
Solana Beach Councilmember Dave Roberts
Former San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Warden
Organizations
San Diego Police Chiefs’ and Sheriff’s Association
California Narcotics Officers Association
California District Attorney Investigators Association
California Code Enforcement Officers Association
California Reserve Peace Officers Association
Peace Officers of California
San Diego District Attorney Investigators Association
San Diego Community College Police Officers Association