About Pearl

Background

• Born and raised in the Midwest to a family of educators
• 28 years in the Bay Area
  -19 years in High Tech, NASA-Ames Research Center
  -Now working as Education Program Manager, United Way Silicon Valley
• Education:
  -University of Iowa  
  -Stanford University
• Married to Bob Campbell
• Two children attending public schools

Educational Commitment

• Trustee, Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) Board of Education, 8 years
• Educ. Program Manager, United Way Silicon Valley. Manage programs serving at-risk youth countywide
• Former President, Santa Clara County School Boards Association. Advocacy and leadership serving all 33 school districts in the county
• Member, Education Coalition of Santa Clara County
• Consultant, EdSource – a non-profit for educational research and analysis
• Co-Chair, Measure C school facilities bond campaign, passed 6/01
• Various CUSD committees/councils
  -Budget Advisory
  -Strategic Planning
  -Language Arts Task Force
  -School Site Council
  -Weekly classroom volunteer and guest speaker

Management and Leadership Experience

• Program Manager, United Way Silicon Valley
• Executive Manager, NASA-Ames Research Center
• Advisory Board member, University of Iowa-College of Engineering

Community Activities

• Foothill-DeAnza Chancellor Circle; FHDA Foundation board liaison and member
• Cupertino Rotary; Past Youth Services Director
• American Red Cross, former Board member
• Juvenile Court Education Task Force for Foster Youth
• Tutor, Adult Literacy and Education Program
• Past board member, Barrington Bridge Homeowner's Assn

Awards

• Woman of the Year 2004, Assembly District 22
• Hancher-Finkbine Alumni Medallion 2005
  -Given to a graduate who has attained special distinction for leadership, learning and loyalty
  -First to receive award as a student leader and alumnus