Endorsements
WENDY SINNETTE
Immediate Past Superintendent, LCUSD
Octavia Thuss has been a Governing Board member of the highest caliber these past four years and I was most fortunate to serve under her leadership as Superintendent. Octavia’s governance decisions have consistently been guided by her unwavering commitment to doing what is best for students. She is determined to ensure that LCUSD schools provide an unparalleled educational experience while also guaranteeing that opportunities for engagement and belongingness are supported for all learners. As an educator and a parent, Octavia is also an advocate for teachers, staff, and families. She has my full endorsement.
Caroline Anderson
President, LCUSD Governing Board
Josh Epstein
LCUSD Governing Board Member
Joe Radabaugh
LCUSD Governing Board Member
Jeannie Kim Hobson
Mayor, La Cañada City Council ​
Stephanie Fossan
Mayor Pro Tem, La Cañada City Council
Kim Bowman
La Cañada City Council Member
Quemars Ahmed
La Cañada City Council Member
Jacki Asplund
Community Member
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Mary Gant
La Cañadan of the Year Recipient
PRIYA HARDER
I have had the unique experience of knowing Octavia as a La Cañada High School educator as well as a community leader, fellow parent and friend. It was such a joy to have my favorite high school teacher hand my eighth grade graduate her diploma a few years ago. In every task she takes on, Octavia demonstrates her ability to rise to challenges with an open mind and approach even the most complex situations with compassion and grace. In a world where it can be hard to relate to leaders, even on the local level, I know I am well represented and my children are cared for with Octavia on the school board.
JACKI TENERELLI ASPLUND
I have known Octavia Thuss for more than 15 years and have personally witnessed her passion for education and tireless dedication to LCUSD and our community. Over the past four years, I have also seen her bring that same commitment to her service on the LCUSD Governing Board. I respect her genuine and straightforward approach to the issues she believes in. With Octavia you will always get someone with integrity. It is for that reason I’m proud to give her my endorsement.
Proud to be endorsed by the
La Cañada Teachers Association (LCTA)
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Caroline Anderson, President, LCUSD Governing Board
- Josh Epstein, Vice President, La Cañada Unified School District Board
- Joe Radabaugh, LCUSD Governing Board Member
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​Jeanne Kim Hobson, Mayor, La Cañada City Council
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Stephanie Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem, La Cañada City Council Member
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Quemars Ahmed, La Cañada City Council Member
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Kim Bowman, La Cañada City Council Member​​
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Hon. Judy Chu
U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District -
Hon. Carol J. Liu
Former California State Senator, Senate Education Committee -
Hon. John Harabedian
California State Assemblymember
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Neal Brockmeyer, Co-founder LCFEF
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Mary Gant, La Cañadan of the Year Award recipient
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Brent Kuszyk, Former Governing Board President, LCUSD
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Mike and Nancy Leininger, 2026 Golden Apple Honorees
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Laura Olhasso, Former Mayor of La Cañada
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Don Voss, Former Mayor of La Cañada
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NOTABLE ENDORSEMENTS
Community Support
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Nara and Jason Ahn
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Nadia Ali
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Joy Asbury, Andrew Koenig and Raya Koenig
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Jacki and R.J. Asplund
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Julie Battaglia
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Vaishali Bhosale
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Peter Bisias
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Rich Boccia
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Christine Chant
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Paris Cohen, Former LCFEF President
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Christina and Chad Conwell
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Kellie Curtis
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Wendi Damico
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Kelly Davis
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Melinda Ebelhar
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Kaisa Ehresmann
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Justin Eick
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Gillan and Greg Frame
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Jenny Franz
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Mary Gant, La Cañadan of the Year Award recipient
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Paul Geller
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Lynne Graves
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Susanna Griffith
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Gayle Hagegard
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Priya Harder
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Susan Harlan
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Anh-Luu Hohnbaum
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Felipe Osorno and Ian Holloway, Former LCFEF President
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Julie Howard
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Phoebe Huang
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Shannon Karlich
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Jenny and Yale Kim
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Mijung Konakov
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Matt and Nora Koskenmaki
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Doris Lee
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Brie Loskota
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Michelle Lynskey
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Kelly McWilliams
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Carrie and Kevin Martin, Former LCFEF President
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Joyce Mayne, Former LCFEF President
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Brian Mendoza
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Sue Mercer
- Jennifer Miller
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Cydney Motia
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Tracy Nelson, Former LCFEF President
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Amy Nespor
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Wayne Page, Former Chairman LCF Parks & recreation Commission
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Joanna Park
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Mary Perkins
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Hilary Petrizzo
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Claire and Harry Plotkin
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Francis Pollara, LCF Sustainability and Resilience Commission Chair / Design Commissioner
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Gerry Puhara
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Jennifer Reinoso
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Nina Ries
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Sara Sadhwani, Former LCFEF Director
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Brad Schwartz
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Kyle Sears
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Emily and Gary Shanas, Former LCFEF Director
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George Hassman and Martin Sottile
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Nara & Scott Sugino, Former LCFEF Director
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Vanessa Terzian, Former LCFEF Director
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Karen Thurston, Former LCFEF Director
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Rosana Tsai
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Tamar Tujian
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Hugo Tzec, Former LCFEF Director
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Anita Brenner and Leonard Torres
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Vanessa Vigil
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Deborah Weirick, Former LCFEF President
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Mikki Weightman
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Charlie Wells
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Patty Whong
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Keisha Wilcox
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Michael and Sunny Yang
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Jenne Yen