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Tami Nelson Los Rios Trustee Area 7
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Tami Nelson Los Rios Trustee Area 7

Tami Nelson

 I proudly represent residents in Elk Grove, Florin, south Sacramento, Sloughhouse, Jackson Road, Wilton, Sacramento, Rancho Murieta, and Rancho Cordova.  


I have been involved with education my entire life and decided when I was eight years old that I would become a teacher. This wasn't an easy path, as my family immigrated to the United States when I was young, and English was not our native language.  No one in my family attended college. However, my parents believed that getting an education would open up opportunities.  Their support and emphasis on working hard to accomplish goals is what motivated me to be the first in my family to graduate from college.


I first attended community college as a dual enrollment student and went on to complete my BA and MA degrees.  I then completed my teaching and administrative credentials, and I have been teaching for 19 years.  I have taught middle school, high school, and community college students in both traditional and alternative education settings. I am a teacher in south Sacramento.


It was because of my students that I decided to get involved with the school board.  I wanted to advocate for my students and make sure college would be the best experience possible for them.  Many of my students have started off their college experiences with community college, and I want to ensure that the district supports their needs. I also want students to feel proud about attending the Los Rios Community College District.  The four colleges (and centers) that make up the district have high-quality educational and career programs and attending community college is a smart way to get an education.  Not only does the district have numerous Associate Degree for Transfer programs, but community college is also an affordable way to earn a trade certificate.  


My children will be graduating high school in a few years, and I want to ensure that the district will be financially responsible and representative of its community, while also focusing on student success and equity.   Community college is not possible without the “community”.  I proudly represent my area.

Education

  • BA and MA degrees
  • Community College Faculty Certificate 
  • Excellence in Trusteeship Certificate
  • Teaching Credential Single Subject
  • Administrative Services Credential 

Priorities

  • Fiscal Stability and Accountability
  • Increasing dual enrollment and workforce development partnerships 
  • Effective Support Services (academic, technology, health, disability, career)

Community Involvement and Organizations

  • 19+ year local classroom teacher 
  • American Association of Community Colleges 
  •  Community College League of California Women's Caucus Founding Member 
  • Los Rios Community College Foundation Women’s Impact Circle Board Member
  • Leadership Elk Grove graduate
  •  Former small business owner (local brick and mortar store) 
  • Fallbrook Neighborhood Association Board Member
  • Superintendent’s Certificated Advisory Committee
  • Elks Lodge member
  • Interfaith Council of Elk Grove
  • California Teacher Association Commission on Professional Competence Dismissal Hearing Panelist
  • Elk Grove Scholarship Foundation “Spotlight on Scholarships” Committee Member
  • Scholarship essay panelist for both Los Rios Community College District and K-12 district
  • Proud and involved parent of a former Cub Scout
  • Education Association Representative
  • School Site Council Member
  • Elk Grove Police Department Citizen’s Academy Graduate
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges Committee Chair
  •  Volunteer for senior food delivery including Rotary and  Community Partners Advocate of Little Saigon Sacramento  
  • AVID Coordinator
  • Community Colleges of California Work Group: Taking the Pulse of Student Services in COVID-19  
  • Involved mom in youth sports

Accomplishments

  • Los Rios Community College District has a low risk fiscal health score.
  • Student completion rates increasing 10%.
  •  Care Center at Cosumnes River College- Homes for Hawks (emergency housing and housing voucher program), Hawk Spot Food Pantry, Hawk Swap Clothing Exchange, Emergency Loan, Showers for Homeless Students, Textbook Scholarship, and Gowns for Grads.
  • Collaboration with local school districts including Elk Grove Unified, Center Joint Unified, Twin Rivers, and El Dorado Unified School Districts.
  • Successful Guided Pathway implementation including a fully online pathway and increased success rates.
  • No cost/low cost textbooks.  
  • Expanded health services including physical, mental, and wellness care.  
  • Accelerated 8 week online classes for more jumping in points.
  • Student placement in transfer-level coursework with support.
  • Promise Programs. 
  • Zero waste events.

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