Antioch teachers union, Antioch High Principal Rocha endorse Harper for Supervisor
Antioch High School Principal Louie Rocha
The Antioch Education Association, the union representing teachers in the Antioch Unified School District, and Antioch High School principal Louie Rocha, today endorsed Antioch Mayor Wade Harper in his campaign for Contra Costa County Supervisor in District 3.
“Nothing is more important to our community than our schools. Mayor Harper has shown a special dedication to our students, teachers and parents. His priority is to ensure the safety and success of our students,” said Principal Louie Rocha. “As a civic leader who has committed his time to serving our youth as a role model and mentor, I believe he is uniquely qualified, and the best candidate – the only choice – to represent us on the Board of Supervisors. His experience as Mayor, school board member, teacher and police lieutenant makes him uniquely qualified.”
“I think teachers have one of the most important jobs that a person can have, that is, shaping the young minds of our children, ”said Harper. “I am excited and honored to have the support of the Antioch Education Association and Principal Louie Rocha.”
Harper is a former Antioch School Board trustee. While serving on the board, he started the Healthy Community and School Climate Committee to address safety problems in the schools.
Harper currently serves as a teacher in the Leadership and Public Services Academy teaching law enforcement careers at Antioch High. Having served as a sworn officer, he is able to share his experience and training that led to his career in law enforcement.
“I was excited to have our mayor join our staff,” said Rocha, “He is making a positive impact on our students. I have visited his classroom and the students are engaged.”
Harper is the only directly-elected mayor in the race for District 3 Supervisor. Harper received his MBA in Leadership from John F. Kennedy University and was honored as alumni of the year for the school of management. Harper received his BA degree in Pastoral Studies from Patten University and was honored as student of the year. For more information about his campaign visit www.facebook.com/HarperSupervisor2016. For more information on the Antioch Education Association, visit http://antiochteachers.org.
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