Susan Rubio: Educator and candidate for California State Senate

This year a record number of educators are mounting campaigns for public office. One of these is Susan Rubio, a fourth grade teacher from Baldwin Park, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. After winning her primary, Susan, a Democrat, is running to represent District 22 in the California State Senate.

Susan was born in Juarez, Mexico. Her parents were immigrants to the United States; her father came to Texas through the Bracero program, working as a farmer. After the program was discontinued, the Rubio family settled in California. While she was growing up, Susan says, her parents taught her the importance of hard work and determination.

Susan is the product of public schools. After her graduation from high school, she attended Azusa Pacific University. There she earned a Master’s degree in Education and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. During her college years she worked as a bookkeeper doing payroll and taxes for a private company. After earning her degree, the neophyte teacher inaugurated her 17-year career as an educator. Currently she is a fourth grade teacher at Broadoaks Elementary School in the Monrovia Unified School District.

In addition to her work in the classroom, Susan has experience as a public servant. She was first elected to represent the city of Baldwin Park as their City Clerk. In 2009, she was selected to be a Council Member for the city, where she helped balance the city budget during the recession. In addition, Susan has a long record of volunteerism and partnership with local non-profits, providing mentorships and college scholarships for local students.

Susan can claim two decades of experience as a community leader, classroom teacher, and public servant. She also describes herself as “a lifelong champion for children, working families, economic justice, and the environment.”

You can learn more about Susan Rubio at her campaign website at the following link:  www.susanrubio.com.