Chula Vista Elementary School District Board Seat 3
Rooted in South County Classrooms
25 Yrs
As a teacher
5
elementary campuses served
100%
public meeting attendance
My roots in Chula Vista’s public schools run deep. I attended Chula Vista elementary schools as a child; my son attended district schools, and many members of my extended family have children enrolled in CVESD today. I also served on the Board of Trustees for the Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences School in Chula Vista.
These personal connections, combined with my 25 years of classroom experience, give me a deep understanding of our schools from the perspectives of a student, parent, educator and board member.
Leadership Record in Chula Vista
School Site Council Chair
District Advisory Committee Lead
Classroom Reading Specialist Volunteer
Community Facilities Oversight
Led annual campus planning and resource allocation, directing state grant dollars directly into early literacy programs and campus safety upgrades.
Advocated for neighborhood parent representation across all district budget reviews and bilingual learning resources in South County.
Spent hundreds of morning hours facilitating small-group reading instruction for second and third grade elementary students.
Monitored campus modernization bonds to verify that school infrastructure improvements were completed on time and within public budget.
Accountability and Parent Partnership
Strong elementary schools require active partnerships between certified educators and neighborhood families. Katina believes district decisions must happen in public view, backed by accessible financial reporting and regular town hall conversations across Chula Vista.
From expanding after-school enrichment to ensuring classroom teachers receive essential physical materials, her advocacy focuses entirely on student outcomes and practical administrative clarity rather than soundbites or administrative jargon.
Review detailed commitments for district safety, early literacy, and fiscal clarity.