Endorsements

Our community is so lucky to have Farnaz as a candidate. She is bright, capable, and level-headed. She is also very approachable and receptive. All perfect attributes for a school board candidate. 

— May Samari
LAUSD STEM Teacher

We will be lucky to have Farnaz in the School board seat. There are two qualities that make her perfect -- she is both passionate and dedicated - key intangibles that are so important.  I am confident she will bring the same energy and passion we have seen over the last decade to the Los Al School Board! — Katelyn Alvardo
Special Ed Teacher, LAUSD

Farnaz is a dedicated Mom and Community Member who always volunteers her time and efforts at our schools. She is dedicated to the advancement of all of the community’s students.  She has the background and expertise we need on the School Board.”

— Scott Levitt
Owner, Levitt Law LLC

Farnaz is not just a candidate; she’s a parent who truly understands the challenges and opportunities within our education system. Having experienced the benefits of a public school education firsthand, she is deeply committed to ensuring that every child has access to the same quality of education and support that helped shape her own journey. I enthusiastically endorse Farnaz for school board. — Jessie Standlea
School Site Council Member and Education Business Owner @ Test Prep Gurus

I wholeheartedly endorse Farnaz Pardasani for the Los Alamitos School Board. Farnaz brings a unique combination of passion, experience, and vision that will help guide our schools toward a brighter future. Farnaz understands that education is not a one-size-fits-all system. She is committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity and supports both academic and personal growth. Her focus on student well-being and effective communication between educators, parents, and the community makes her the ideal candidate for the district. I am confident that Farnaz will be a strong advocate for our children, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in the future. Let's work together to elect Farnaz Pardasani and make our schools the best they can be. — Nick Standlea
CEO of Test Prep Gurus and Los Al Parent

We are voting for Farnaz. She is smart, driven and cares about kids. She’s running because she wants to help kids get a better education, simple as that. — Joe Spinelli
Owner, Spinelli Graphics

As a current teacher, I wholeheartedly endorse Farnaz for the School Board. During her time as PTA President at McGaugh Elementary, she demonstrated outstanding leadership, working tirelessly both in and outside the classroom to support teachers, students, and the administration. She was a consistent advocate for students, always placing their needs first and ensuring that the voices of teachers and parents were heard in every decision. Her ability to listen, collaborate, and take meaningful action made a positive impact on our entire school community. I am confident that her dedication and passion for education will make her an exceptional addition to the Los Alamitos School Board. — Jennifer Duncan
Teacher, McGaugh Elementary, M.Ed.

Trustee Area 4 candidate Farnaz Pardasani, a dedicated mother of three children at various levels of our educational system - elementary, middle and high school - has displayed impressive engagement at her children's schools, PTA, Project SEEK, and LAEF. Her vision to raise the bar for our students, and her commitment guarantees she will put in the time and effort required to achieve this. It is without reservation that I endorse Farnaz Pardasani, assured in my belief that she will excel in this role. — Scott Fayette

The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters commends Farnaz for her dedication to student outcomes and preparing our youth for tomorrow's careers. Her emphasis on early training for well-paying jobs in the trades goes beyond college readiness. Farnaz’s passion and experience will significantly benefit our community.

— Jimmy Elrod
Carpenters Trade Association

Farnaz will be the most amazing School Board member ever. We will be blessed to have her on our School Board. Not only is she smart and knowledgeable, but she is committed and focused on our District. I support her with all my heart. — Donna Artukovic
Former School Board Member

 I am delighted to endorse Farnaz Pardasani for the Los Alamitos School Board. Having had the pleasure of working with Farnaz for many years as a volunteer in Los Al, I have witnessed her unwavering commitment to excellence in education and the well-being of our children.

Farnaz possesses the vision, intelligence, professionalism, and integrity essential for this crucial leadership role. Her strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and diplomacy will be invaluable in addressing the complex issues our schools face today. One of her most admirable qualities is her ability to listen, appreciate, and engage with diverse perspectives. Farnaz approaches every issue with an open mind and a collaborative spirit, always seeking solutions that reflect the best interests of all stakeholders.

Additionally, Farnaz is dedicated to ensuring that our schools continue to excel in our “4A” focus areas—Academics, Athletics, Activities, and the Arts—while also providing an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. 

I wholeheartedly support Farnaz's candidacy and believe that her election to the school board would be a tremendous asset to our community. She has the vision, experience, enthusiasm, and leadership qualities necessary to advance our educational goals and support the success of every student.

— Genevieve Brill Murphy
Certified Senior Advisor & Owner, Visiting Angels; LAUSD Parent

Farnaz will bring her extraordinary skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the Los Al Boad of Education. She will give fresh insights and expertise in evaluating the needs of students, teachers and staff throughout the district. As a mother of children our schools, Farnaz brings a heart-felt interest in representing all stakeholders in our district. — Del Clark
Former Los Al School Board Member

I’m a resident of Leisure World Seal Beach and Vice President of the Leisure World Seniors for Peace Club and as such, favor a well funded strong public school system that educates our youth to love learning, to think for themselves, appreciate diversity and be civic minded. It’s important to me that we have the most qualified and serious people serve on the Los Alamitos School Board. My son attended school in Seal Beach, my brother taught at Los Alamitos High School and I’ve always been proud of our district. Public education is being threatened now more than ever and now more than ever, we need to support public education with wise leadership and that’s why I support Farnaz Pardasani for Los Alamitos School Board District Four.   — Jacquie Clarke
Retired Leisure World Resident

Farnaz has shown her dedication to the kids in Los Al and wants to take her commitment to the next level. She will bring her passion for academic achievement for all students and work to make it a reality. I have known Farnaz for several years and she has never wavered in her desire to do what is best for kids. She also has the support of the Los Al teachers association. Farnaz will make an outstanding board member! — Meg Cutuli
President Los Al Board of Education

I am truly excited by the prospect of working alongside Farnaz Pardasani on the Los Alamitos USD Board of Education. Driven by a sincere passion for the academic success and emotional well-being of our children, Farnaz will bring a spirit of innovation to the work of the District. Her deep commitment to the education of our students along with her strong background in business management will make her a powerful addition. It is my honor to endorse this amazing person of integrity, character, and determination to be the next School Board member for Trustee Area 4. — Marlys Davidson
Los Alamitos USD Board of Education member

Farnaz will make an awesome member of the Los Al Board of Education. Farnaz will bring to the Board what is best for our kids and our community. — Chris Forehan
Trustee Los Al Board of Education

I'm thrilled to endorse Farnaz Pardasani for the school board. Having known her for five years, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand her unwavering dedication and tireless work on behalf of our district. Her leadership in the PTA and LAEF has been exemplary, demonstrating her commitment to Unlimited Possibilities for our students. Farnaz is a consummate professional, yet she leads with a heart full of compassion for our kids. As a parent herself, she deeply understands the challenges and aspirations we all share for our children. Her ability to connect with parents, teachers, and students makes her an invaluable asset to our community. With Farnaz on the school board, I am confident that our district will continue to thrive under her thoughtful and experienced leadership. — Diana Hill
School Board Trustee Los Alamitos Unified/Community Member/Executive Director

As a parent, 40 year resident in Seal Beach District 4, and a former elected School Board Trustee of Los Alamitos Unified School District, I fully support and endorse Farnaz Pardasani. Her 10 years of experience in volunteering in our district demonstrates more than dedication to our programs and student success. She engages her organizational, financial and strong leadership skills for positive outcomes. It is a HUGE benefit to governance when a school board trustee has children in the schools. The fact that Farnaz has a child in our elementary, middle and high school provides her with insight into all areas of governance that affect our students. We are fortunate to have such a qualified candidate who brings passion for superior educational outcomes for all students and a suite of business acumen skills to contribute to strong governance! — Lorraine Navarro
Former Los Al School Board Member

Farnaz Pardasani is one dedicated community and Los Alamitos, school district, volunteer/ leader. Currently, she has three children in the district. The oldest is in high school, middle child, middle school, and her youngest is in elementary school. Not only has she volunteered in each of her children’s classrooms, she owns the title of head room parent in multiple grades. As PTA president, she led with positivity, creativity and charisma and a keen understanding of educational challenges in our district. In my opinion, Farnaz is focused on the tasks at hand. She is committed to unite parents, teachers and administrators moving forward to enhance Educational and social emotional development in all our children. I highly recommend Farnaz Pardasani for the Los Alamitos School District Board position — Linda Baker
Retired Elementary School Teacher (McGaugh Elementary)

Farnaz running for School Board is the absolute best news for Los Al! I was fortunate enough to get to know the Pardasani family during my teaching years at McGaugh. Farnaz is a dedicated mom not only to her children, but to their classroom learning, school functions, and the community. What a gift she will be as a voice for all of the students and their learning needs. — Carrol Eckert
Retired Teacher, McGaugh Elementary School

It is a great honor and with confidence that I endorse Farnaz as a Trustee for the Los Alamitos School Board. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Farnaz when she was the PTA President at McGaugh and I was Principal. One would be hard-pressed to find someone with more integrity, better judgment, and a truer sense of purpose and desire to do what is right for the children of our community. For the past 10 years Farnaz has served the school community in a variety of important areas: classroom volunteer, Project SEEK, School Site Council, parent representative to district steering committees, and in many positions on the PTA including serving as a strong leader and outstanding President. Not once in all the years she and I worked together did Farnaz ever expect special treatment or even recognition for her continued service. It was always genuine and from the heart. After 35 years in education, I have had a lot of experience and interaction with school board members. A trustee who listens with the intent to understand; who stays strong and focused when pressure builds; who brings an open and non-biased mind to all issues; and a trustee who prioritizes children above all else is rare. Farnaz is absolutely that person and will bring all these much-needed qualities, along with successful leadership experiences in the business world. — Roni Ellis
Retired Principal, McGaugh Elementary

Farnaz embodies all of the characteristics necessary to represent and work seamlessly with the parents, children, teachers, and school district personnel in Los Alamitos. I have had the absolute pleasure of not only working with Farnaz on the McGaugh PTA School Board as Secretary, but of watching her make such a positive difference in every volunteer role she takes on (PTA President, Room Mom, LAEF Board, etc). Farnaz puts her heart and soul into everything she does and she has the most incredible way of listening to what others want and need while bringing her own opinions and life experiences into play in order to find success. Watching Farnaz receive the Los Alamitos School District - Hero of the Heart was heartwarming. It is easy to endorse Farnaz for School Board because she is someone I always trust to make the best decisions based on the collective majority and with honesty and the best intentions. The Los Alamitos School Board will be lucky to have her. — Michelle Currey
Parent, Former PTA Secretary

I can think of no better person to represent our children and our community. Farnaz Pardasani for Los Alamitos School Board! — Angela Gregory
Mom of Los Al students, Business Owner, and community Member

I am supporting Farnaz for School Board Trustee. I have had the honor of working alongside Farnaz for over ten years. Her dedication to the children of Los Alamitos has been beyond admirable. She has worked countless hours volunteering at all school site levels (elementary to high school) in the classroom, library, computer lab, STEM lab and so much more. She has held leadership positions on numerous executive boards across our district giving her keen insight to the challenges our students, teachers and administration have faced and will face moving forward. Her efforts dedicated to after school enrichment classes for ALL students are a true inspiration and speak volumes for her focus on providing great programs to every student at every level in every school in the district. She is organized, dedicated, level-headed and works well with a wide range of people with various backgrounds. She takes time to study the issues to fully understand multiple perspectives. She brings a unique expertise to the table which combines professional business acumen with a parental perspective because she has three children in the district across elementary, middle and high school. One of the many things I have always admired about Farnaz is the way she commands an audience with such a delicate balance of passionate leadership and respectful authority. She brings hard discussions forward with solutions ready to address issues arising in the district. With the upcoming budget cuts to our district, we NEED a passionate leader at the school board meetings who is uniquely positioned to speak to the needs of children, parents, teachers and administration across all schools, at all levels throughout the district.

— Emilia Harris
Active Parent of Four, Local Business Owner, PTA Board Member

I was very fortunate to volunteer alongside Farnaz while our children attended McGaugh. I served as Project SEEK President for a few years while Farnaz was our PTA President. This is where I got to see just how much she cared about each student and family. Farnaz made sure we were always in collaboration. She saw the bigger picture that we were one school, and kept the main theme of supporting all students in unison. I always appreciated her partnership and graciousness. She loves this community and I know she will work hard to ensure each student in our district is supported. I wholeheartedly support Farnaz as a member of our school board! — Lisa Johnston
District parent, business owner, former President of Project SEEK

I am thrilled to endorse Farnaz Pardasani. As a fellow parent with children in both elementary and middle schools, and as someone deeply involved in community service through leading a local Girl Scout troop, I understand the  importance of having dedicated, knowledgeable individuals at the helm of our educational policies. Farnaz embodies the qualities we most need in our school board. Farnaz’s commitment to our district is evident not only through her active involvement in various school and community roles but also as a parent with children across all school levels—from elementary to high school. This gives her a comprehensive view of our district’s educational landscape. She experiences firsthand the challenges and opportunities that our schools face at every stage of our children's educational journey. This unique perspective is invaluable, and it ensures that she is well-attuned to the needs of all students and parents. Furthermore, Farnaz’s extensive background in business brings a strategic edge to her approach. She understands the importance of responsible budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning—all of which are crucial for the sustainable success of our schools. Her ability to analyze complex issues and drive efficient solutions will be a significant asset to the school board. Most importantly, Farnaz is a proven advocate for student success. Her tireless volunteer work, whether in classrooms or through extracurricular programs, highlights her commitment to not only her children but every child in the district. Farnaz’s volunteerism has not gone unnoticed; it has been a driving force in enhancing educational programs and creating a nurturing environment that is conducive to learning. With Farnaz on the school board, I am confident that we will see a more inclusive, effective, and forward-thinking governance that will ensure our children and our community thrive. Her leadership qualities, coupled with her passion for educational excellence and community engagement, make her the ideal candidate. — Kristen Alves
Teacher/Parent/Girl Scout Troop Leader

I have had the pleasure of working with Farnaz in many ways to serve the students of McGaugh over the years. I was on her board when she served as PTA President, we have chaired committees together, volunteered countless hours together, been co room parents, and served on school site council together. She has always put the best interests of the students first and lead with integrity. Farnaz has always been willing to go the extra mile to ensure our kids have resources to succeed. I am honored to call her friend and cannot wait to see her work hard for all of our students on the school board! — Amber Nichols
Former PTA Board Member, Active Parent in Seal Beach

LAUSD and its schools are so fortunate to have Farnaz in our district. She’s passionate and knowledgeable about the education and experience of all LAUSD students. Having work side by side with her in the McGaugh PTA in leadership roles (PTA president, Room Parent Coordinator and International Culture Club volunteer)for 6 years, I’ve seen first-hand that Farnaz is a fair and measured leader that is ultimately looking for the best possible educational experience for our students. I’m honored to endorse her and can’t wait to see all of the exciting things she’ll do as a Board Member! — Denyse Rabbat
Former McGaugh PTA President & Career Transition Coach

I’ve known Farnaz for a decade, working side by side on the board of Project SEEK, and most recently on the LAEF board. Farnaz’s passion for excellence in education is palpable. She is intelligent, hardworking, and has a record of making positive changes in our schools. Farnaz is a natural leader and logical, thoughtful voice to move our district in the right direction. I wholeheartedly endorse Farnaz Pardasani for Los Al School Board. — Jen Rohdenburg
Local Real Estate Broker/Owner, Los Al Parent, LAEF Board Member

I have had the pleasure of knowing Farnaz for the last three years and seeing the tremendous initiative taken and energy given to her roles as PTA President at McGaugh, board member at LAEF and many more additional volunteer efforts. She has a gift for bringing people together with her smart and thoughtful analysis of issues, clear and positive communication and endless drive to keep the students at the heart of all matters. I can think of no better person to represent me and my family on our school board and cannot wait to see how hard she will work for all of our students. — Rachel Schacht
Los Al parent and Project SEEK President

I'm happy to endorse Farnaz for Los Al School board. I've worked with her on the PTA and have always been impressed with her commitment to excellence. She has the experience, perseverance and heart to fight for the very best for our district's children. — Tim Way
Board Director, Seal Beach Historical Resources Foundation

I have had the privilege of working alongside Farnaz Pardasani, as parents at McGaugh Elementary School. We worked closely as parent representatives on our School Site Council, team leaders for our school's International Cultural Club, and as respective leaders of our schools' PTA (Farnaz) and Project SEEK (me). In every one of those roles I valued Farnaz's ability to see the big picture goal and keep childrens' learning as her main objective. She strives to figure out the "why" and then works hard to follow through with innovative solutions to address the core issues standing in the way of our students' achievement and love of learning. Farnaz leads with integrity and an equitable perspective. She helps people harness their strengths to create a fun, inclusive, and rigorous learning community at McGaugh. I believe her collaboration skills, integrity and unique perspective will make her a valuable asset to our school board. — Claudia Vecchio Wille
Educator and Parent, Former Leader Project Seek