Chelsea's Endorsements

Elected Officials & Community Leaders!

• David Lim, Vice-Mayor of San Mateo (2016)

Educators!

• Susan Glines, Principal, Laurel Elementary, SMFCSD
• Samantha Stepp, 3rd Grade Teacher (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Elizabeth Jacobs, 1st Grade Teacher (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Kathleen Petrilla, 2nd Grade Teacher (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Janet Amato, 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Joy Rigdon, 3rd Grade Teacher (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Kevin Agius, 4th Grade Teacher (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Lorraine Sierra, Administrative Professional (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Debby Pacini, Technology Instructor & Administrative Assistant (Laurel Elementary), SMFCSD
• Melissa (Jones) Neumann, Parent & Elementary Teacher SSFUSD and PAUSD, “I enthusiastically support Chelsea for SMFCSD School Board. Chelsea is reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy. Her experiences as a teacher and mother in combination with her skills as a businesswoman make her an ideal candidate to balance the responsibilities and challenges of this position. She is open-minded and thoughtful, and will make decisions based on the best interest of the students and their educational success.”
• Meredith Danson Yeh, Parent & Elementary Teacher SSFUSD and SMFCSD
• Kristine Yee, Parent & Kindergarten Teacher (Skyline Elementary), SSFUSD
• Bev Saylor, Retired Teacher (Skyline Elementary), SSFUSD
• Pat Marsala, Retired Teacher (Skyline Elementary), SSFUSD
• Michelle McGinity, High School Math Teacher, Rohnert Park
• Laura Morris Dwyer, Parent & former 1st Grade Teacher (Skyline Elementary), SSFUSD, “In the fall of 1996, Chelsea and I shared a classroom with 36 1st graders while more rooms were being built as the school transitioned for class-size reduction to 20 students per class for grades K-3. For 10 weeks, until my classroom was ready to move into, we worked side by side in very close quarters. It was a pleasure to work with Chelsea. Her dedication to her students, thoughtful lesson planning, enthusiasm and organization were not only impressive but contagious. I highly recommend Chelsea Bonini for the position of school board member.”
• Chloe Perez-Pono, Preschool Teacher & 1st Grade student of Chelsea’s (1996-1997)!!

Parents, Volunteers, Friends, Clients & Colleagues!

• Aileen Snodgrass, Parent & Laurel Elementary School PTA President (2011-2013)
• Jimmy & Sharon Wong, SMFCSD Parents & Cub Scout Pack 27 Volunteers; Jimmy: "I wholeheartedly trust and endorse Chelsea Bonini for school board. I have seen her consistently serve the needs of children in our community. Chelsea is someone who excels in everything she does, and would be an awesome board member."
• Olivia Kessel, Parent, Entrepreneur & Medical Professional, MB BCCh BAO Bachelor of Medicine
• Stefani Shek, SMFCSD Parent, Attorney & Laurel Elementary School PTA Board VP of Membership (2012-2014)
• Sue Aquipel, SMFCSD Parent & Laurel Elementary School PTA Board VP of Parent Education (2011-2013)
• Kimberly Unger, SMFCSD Parent & Laurel Elementary School PTA Board VP of Fundraising (2011-2013)
• MonaLisa Oaks, SMFCSD Parent & Laurel Elementary School PTA Board Treasurer (2012-2014), “Chelsea gives 100% to her commitments. Her talents would be a great addition to the SMFCSD School Board.”
• Karen Christensen, SMFCSD Parent & Laurel Elementary School PTA Board Auditor (2009-2011)
• Tassie Collins, SMFCSD Parent & Laurel Elementary School PTA Board VP of Membership (2010-2012) & VP of Student Events (2012-13)
• Chris & Heidi Elgaard, SMFCSD Parents & SMNLL Auxiliary Board Member
• Barbara & Jim Blundell, SMFCSD Parents
• Brenda & Eric Sullivan, SMFCSD Parents
• Michelle & Jeremy Mitchell, SMFCSD Parents
• Jill & Neil Saccoman, Parents & SMNLL Board Members
• Lisa & Paul Willerup, SMFCSD Parents & SMNLL Board Members
• Dympna Doherty & Ken Fagan, SMFCSD Parents
• Barbara & Chris Sibley, SMFCSD Parents, “Chelsea is a dedicated parent and PTA Board member for Laurel Elementary School.  She is always willing to help and get involved in all school needs.  She is also very active in her community by participating on the little league Auxiliary Board.  She is always a pleasure to work with.”
• Catherine Apsley, SMFCSD Parent
• Amy & Nino Floro, SMFCSD Parents & active volunteers for SMNLL and Cub Scout Pack 27, ”Chelsea is a very active parent in our community and I have enjoyed working with her on multiple youth organization boards, I think she will make a wonderful addition to the school board.“
• Heather & Victor Chemtob, Parents
• Heidi & Coen Bernaards, SMFCSD Parents
• Doug & Aileen Snodgrass, SMFCSD Parents & former SMNLL Board Members
• Shelley & Joseph McGinity, Grandparents of Laurel Elementary students
• Margie & Austin Mader-Clark, Carey School Parents & Business Owners, “We whole-heartedly endorse Chelsea Bonini for School Board based on her incredible commitment to public education and the role of the community in it.”
• Saloni Howard-Sarin, Carey School Parent & Business Owner, “I have complete faith that Chelsea will accomplish great things on the School Board. She will represent the interests of the students first and foremost. The children could not have a better advocate for them.”
• Susan Lee Neth, Parent & San Mateo Mothers’ Club Board Alumna,“Chelsea Bonini is smart, caring and committed to her local community. Her work with public schools and incredible follow-through make her second to none.”
• Jeanene Landers Steinberg, Parent & San Mateo Mothers’ Club Board Alumna
• Jennifer Rubinstein, SMFCSD Parent & San Mateo Mothers’ Club Board Alumna
• Dawn Pozzobon, Parent & San Mateo Mothers’ Club Board Alumna
• Lora & John Lloyd, Parents & former SMNLL Board Members
• Samantha & Greg Hubley, Parents
• Jennifer & Ryan Van Gorder, Parents
• Peter M. Seeger, Parent & Program Manager/Senior Environmental Attorney at Toeroek Associates, Inc.
• Selina Shek, Attorney at the California Public Utilities Commission
• Terri Dien, Chef & Entrepreneur, “If your kids attend school in the SMFC district, please support Vote Chelsea for SMFC School Board 2013! In my opinion, she’s an excellent candidate for a Board seat; she’s got the best interest of the community and children in mind!”
• Dara Evans Glass, Legal industry professional, “My San Mateo-Foster City friends…my dear friend, Chelsea Bonini, is running for School Board. I encourage you to support her!”