Meet Matt
I am the dad of a McGaugh Sea Lion, an educator, and a non-profit professional. I am excited to be running to represent Area 5 of the Los Alamitos Unified School District. I look forward to having the opportunity to represent students, parents, staff, and the Los Alamitos Unified School District.
From a young age, I learned that the cornerstone of success in life is a high-quality education. This early realization ignited my passion for teaching, leading me to become an educator, administrator, and now a non-profit leader dedicated to advancing education. I firmly believe that the future of our society hinges on the strength of our educational systems, which is why I am committed to ensuring that every student, including my own daughter, receives the tools and opportunities necessary for success.
The Los Alamitos Unified School District has a proud history of achievement, and I am dedicated to building on these accomplishments. As a leader, I will strive for excellence in every aspect of our schools, challenging them to not only be great but to be the best in Orange County, Southern California, and beyond. I envision our district as a model of educational excellence, and I will work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and the community to elevate our academics, athletics, arts, technology, and career and technical education programs to new heights.
Innovation is key to unlocking student potential, and I am committed to exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning. If elected, I pledge to always prioritize the best interests of our students, ensuring that they are provided with the support and resources they need to thrive. With your vote, I will bring my experience as an educator and non-profit executive to bear, leading our schools toward a future where every student, teacher, staff member, and community member is dedicated to achieving excellence.
Together, we can create school environments where students are inspired to push themselves to new levels of success. I am deeply committed to this vision, and I humbly ask for your support in making it a reality.
Professional Experience:
- Education
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Teacher
- School Operations Coordinator
- Non-Profit Leader
- Executive Director of Education Partnerships, Calm Classroom
- Director of Strategic Accounts, Project Lead The Way
- Director of School Engagement, Project Lead the Way
Community Involvement:
- Los Alamitos Unified School District
- Operations Steering Committee
- McGaugh Elementary School
- School Site Council Vice President
- Parent Volunteer
- PTA Member
- Los Alamitos Education Foundation
- Parent Liaison
- Seal Beach Police Department
- Citizens Academy Graduate
- AYSO Region 159
- Head Coach
- Movember Foundation
- Fundraiser
- Hall of Fame Member