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Serving on the Governing Board since 2004 and elected in 2006, Bill Garrett is 2012 Board President. The former El Cajon city manager and president of the Cuyamaca College Foundation has also served as a member of the college district's Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Trustee Garrett's major areas of focus include reducing the cost of textbooks, ensuring the proper use of bond monies, and continued development of financial aid resources for the district's students. |
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Mary Kay Rosinski was elected to the Board in 2008 and is 2012 Board Vice President. A committed advocate for students, staff, and educators, Ms. Rosinski was nominated for Teacher of the Year for the National School District where she is employed as a special education teacher. She is a recipient of the Anita Snow Memorial Scholarship for achievements in Special Education and other recognitions. Ms. Rosinski served two terms as her teacher's association president and has chaired a number of committees, including Peer Assistance and Review and the Rolling Readers Program. |
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Elected to the Governing Board in 2010, Edwin Hiel is the 2012 Board Clerk. Mr. Hiel's experience with community colleges began as a Grossmont College student. He was an adjunct counselor and instructor at Cuyamaca College from 1999 to 2002, a counselor for international students at Grossmont College from 2000 to 2004, and is now a counselor/associate professor at San Diego City College. Trustee Hiel values student access and success, as well as diversity and cultural competency in all the activities of the District. He lived many years in Latin America while working in international agricultural development. His wife and son are from Ecuador. |
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First elected in 2006, Trustee Barr is firmly committed to supporting educators and students at Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges. Mr. Barr, a former teacher, leader, mentor, and twice elected teacher association president, received the California Teachers Association WHO Award. As a member of three accreditation teams, he participated in evaluating continuation high schools. After 30 years as a high school history teacher and four years coordinating the training of teachers and staff in computer applications, Greg Barr retired and continues to work as a substitute teacher in addition to his Board duties. |
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Debbie Justeson, who was elected to the Governing Board in 2010, has been in the field of education for 25 years. She has been a part-time math instructor at Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges for 11 years, and received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2003 and 2007. She has presented at several math conferences nationwide and as an adjunct faculty member, has been actively involved in campus committees and teachers' associations. She also teaches for the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. |
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Christopher Enders, Grossmont College Student Trustee Christopher Enders is committed to connecting students to the decisions made that affect them. His involvement in many different aspects of Grossmont College, including theater, dance and student government, has brought him into contact with students from all walks of life. As elected Comptroller, Christopher serves on the ASGC board of directors. Christopher earned an associate degree in 2007 and has returned to pursue a degree in political science, transfer to UCLA and later study law. |
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Charles Taylor III, Cuyamaca College Student Trustee Chuck Taylor is a re-entry student striving for dual Associate Degrees in Environmental Management and Occupational Safety and Health. He has held a number of positions in student clubs and as a board officer with the Associated Students of Cuyamaca College as well as representing students on both college and District committees. Trained in emergency preparedness and response, Chuck has been involved in outreach and support. He plans to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife and Ecology Management. |