Meet Christine Kilduff, Candidate For The University Place School Board

Christine Jerise Kilduff

Where do you work and what is your job title?

I work at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General.  I am a litigator and manager.

When and Where Were You Born?

1966, New York, NY

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?

I have lived in University Place for almost 13 years.

Spouse or domestic partner, if any:

Colleen Kilduff, domestic partner of 19 years.

Children:

We have two daughters who attend UP schools.

Education (include graduation date(s), if any): 

• Public school graduate (K-12), June 1984
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, (Spanish Literature & Italian Literature), Boston College, May 1988
• Law Degree, Boston College Law School, May 1991

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):

 None.

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: 

• Narrows View Intermediate and Sunset PTA’s
• University Place PTA Council - Past Co-President and Past Secretary
• Member several professional legal organizations 
• Evergreen Chinese Academy
• Former member of UPSD Safe Schools Committee, UPSD Linkage Committee, Citizens for University Place Schools, and Toastmasters International
• Former volunteer with Pro Bono Legal Clinics in Pierce, King (Spanish-speaking) and Thurston Counties

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy?  No.

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation?  No.

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: None

Email address: Christine4Schools@gmail.com        

Phone number: 253-460-0112                 

Campaign manager: Self

Campaign manager contact information: Same as above

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: This is my first campaign for public office.

Other campaigns for public office: None.

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?  

I am passionate about public education, which more than any other institution in our democracy has the power to transform lives and provide our youth tremendous opportunity. 

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

I will work to build upon the high quality of education in University Place by making policy-based decisions that: (1) put kids and the classroom first; (2) promote high academic standards, the professional development of our dedicated educators and staff, and the district’s accountability to the public; and (3) wisely manage our district’s resources. 

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?

I am the granddaughter of four immigrants who quickly realized the value of education in this country.  I am also a public school graduate who, as early as second grade, had the chance to begin a lifelong study of languages and other cultures in an excellent public school system.  Like members of the University Place community, I expect excellence in our schools.  I will work hard to meet the challenge of providing our student citizens an outstanding public education.  

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?

I anticipate no campaign expenses.

Official endorsements:

 Washington Education Association