What does being an educator or school employee with limited housing options look like? How does it impact our districts, our education staff, our community? What, if anything, can we do to improve the situation?
We encourage educators, administrators, parents, students, and concerned community members to join us and share their stories of how the housing crisis for educators and school employees has had a personal impact on their lives.
Panelists:
Patrick Bernhardt, President, San Jose Teachers Association
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Sarah Chaffin, Founder, SupportTeacherHousing.org
Maya Perkins, Regional Housing and Transportation Expert, Facebook, Inc.
Kevin Zwick, CEO, Housing Trust Silicon Valley
Moderated by:
Supervisor Joe Simitian, President, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
Moderator Introduction by:
Trustee Joseph Di Salvo, Santa Clara County Board of Education