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Monday, February 16, 2009

Michael Soto's SAISD Board Campaign kicks off Feb. 14th



Parent & Educator Michael Soto (photo with wife, Celina) Announces SAISD School Board District 7 Candidacy

Contact: Michael Soto (cell: 210-685-8378; email: michael@michael-soto.org)

San Antonio - San Antonio ISD parent and college professor Michael Soto announced his candidacy for the SAISD School Board in District 7 on Saturday, February 14, 2009. With his wife and son at his side, Soto made the announcement before a crowd of over 60 supporters.
"I’ve been listening to parents and neighbors for the last few years, and it’s clear that there’s a hunger for real and lasting change in SAISD," said Soto.

"You’ve told me time and again that our kids deserve great schools now, and I’m ready to bring the dedication and urgency that only a parent can bring to the school board."

Joining Soto for his announcement were State Representative Mike Villarreal, District 123; Edwards Aquifer Authority Board Member Enrique Valdivia, District 7; and Soto’s campaign treasurer and former SAISD School Board Member for District 7, Mary Esther Bernal. Also on hand in the audience were current and former state and local officials, neighborhood association leaders, and dozens of SAISD parents and students.

"Doesn’t SAISD deserve a parent and an educator who knows that our children need high performing, twenty-first century schools? We need action now and Michael will deliver that," stated Bernal.

"This is about electing someone to the school board who has a sense of urgency that only a parent can bring. Michael lives the SAISD experience Monday through Friday as a parent. It just makes sense," stated Villarreal.

After attending public schools in Brownsville ISD throughout his childhood, Soto received a B.A. degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. degree from Harvard University. He is presently associate professor of English and director of the McNair Scholars Program at Trinity University. He is married to Celina Peña and their son is a kindergarten student in SAISD. The SAISD District 7 is an open seat.

Michael Soto for SAISD District 7 􀁹 2034 W. Kings Hwy. 􀁹 San Antonio, Texas 78201 210-685-8378

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