Endorsements

Community Leaders

"I have known Jennifer for almost 15 years.  She is dedicated to improving student outcomes.  We need an experienced leader and I fully support Jennifer Ballerini to represent the district."

Bobbie Singh-Allen
Elk Grove Mayor

"In the first few minutes of speaking with Mrs. Ballerini, I could see her enthusiasm for the duties of the EGUSD Trustee position. Her three decades of experience in the field will enable her to improve the district and support our kids. I am proud to endorse Jennifer Ballerini for EGUSD Trustee Area 6!"

Darren Suen, P.E., MBA, PMP
Councilmember, District One

"As our students prepare for their futures, Jennifer will put their needs first.  She is the best person to represent us on the Elk Grove Unified School District Board."

Sergio Robles
Elk Grove City Council Member

Union and Political Endorsements

EGEA - Elk Grove Education Association

Sacramento Central Labor Council

Sacramento-Sierra's Building and Construction Trades Council

 

Sacramento County Latino
Democratic Club

Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Union



Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte

Plumbers & Pipefitters Union 447

South County Democratic Club

Democratic Party of Sacramento

Elk Grove Unified School District Trustees

Gina Jamerson
President
Trustee Area 4

"I am thrilled to endorse Jennifer Ballerini to be a Trustee on the EGUSD Board. Jennifer will bring decades of experience, a commitment to effective governance, a passion for equity, and a dedication to student success. With all these characteristics, our district will benefit tremendously from her voice on the board."

Michael Vargas
Vice President/Clerk
Trustee Area 2

"Jennifer Ballerini has a strong work ethic and demonstrated record of commitment to the Elk Grove Unified School District. Her knowledge and leadership experience will be an asset to the School Board. I'm proud to endorse Jennifer because I know she will work hard on behalf of all students, employees and community members."

Nancy Chaires-Espinoza
Retiring Incumbent
 Trustee Area 6

"Jennifer Ballerini will bring responsibility, dedication, and fairness in decisions she makes. Jennifer’s knowledge of EGUSD will be valuable as a member of the Board of Trustees."

Carmine Forcina
Trustee Area 7

Other Community Endorsements

"Jennifer Ballerini is an active participant and volunteer on our Franklin Elementary campus and always happy to lend a helping hand.  You can depend on her to show up, work hard and have an uplifting attitude from the smallest task to the most challenging.  Her decades of experience and dedication to the EGUSD distinguishes her as the ideal person to represent our community.  I am very excited to endorse her for EGUSD Trustee – Area 6."

Kerstin Rollins

Parent, Paraeducator, and Franklin Elementary School PTA President

"I am pleased to endorse Jennifer Ballerini for the EGUSD Trustee, Area 6.  Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to improving our schools.  Her dedication to fostering an inclusive, high-quality educational environment aligns with the values and goals of our community.  Jennifer has demonstrated a clear vision for enhancing academic achievement, addressing the needs of all students, and supporting teachers and staff.  She is always willing to lend a hand in anything that comes her way.  I believe that Jennifer Ballerini will serve with integrity and dedication, and I strongly support her candidacy for the school board."

Megan Martinez

Parent, Yard Supervisor & Franklin Elementary School PTA Vice President

"I have known Jennifer for more than 10 years.  As an employee of the Elk Grove Unified School District she always had the students, staff and community’s best interests at hand in everything she did."

Rod Edmiston

EGUSD District Athletic Director

"As a retired Elk Grove Unified School District teacher librarian and grandmother of 2 students attending Elk Grove Schools, I endorse Ms. Jennifer Ballerini as a candidate for Area 6 of the Board of Education. She is dedicated to ensure that learning and achievement for all students will be her focus. She is also dedicated to ensure that our school libraries continue to remain a vital center of literacy, access to educational resources and opportunities for student learning. 

Ms. Ballerini possesses the interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate while recognizing and respecting the different perspectives of other school board members, staff, students, and parents in the community.

I believe that Ms. Ballerini will have a positive impact on the Board of Education and for this reason, I am endorsing her for the Area 6 candidate."

Paige Berry

Retired Teacher Librarian in Elk Grove Unified School District