Associated Chino Teachers PAC endorses:
Frank Gerdine for Trustee Area 3
Meagan Lichthart for Trustee Area 4
Frank Gerdine
TRUSTEE AREA 3
Educator • Coach • Father
Frank brings experience in education, youth athletics, and advocacy for working families. A longtime Chino Valley coach and substitute teacher, he understands the importance of creating opportunities for every student, inside and outside the classroom. He is dedicated to making sure parents, teachers, and students are seen and heard.
Frank's Priorities
College & Career Readiness: Expand career technical education, skilled-trade opportunities, AP classes, and partnerships with programs such as Baldy View ROP.
Safe & Student Focused Schools: Strengthen student safety, counseling services, and access to mental health resources. Support our staff so we can attract and retain high quality teachers for our students.
Strong Curriculum and More Opportunities for Every Student: Schools need strong core academics while also maintaining arts, music, CTE, World Languages, STEM, AP/honors, and other programs that keep students engaged.
Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility: Keep our tax dollars in our classrooms and stop wasting money on costly and unnecessary lawsuits. Ensure transparency and accountability to all families.
More about Frank
Chino Valley Raised: Proud graduate of Litel Elementary, Hidden Trails Elementary, and Canyon Hills Junior High.
Experienced Educator: Current substitute teacher, courthouse clerk, and university instructor dedicated to student success.
Youth Coach & Mentor: Passionate about youth athletics, mentoring, and helping young people reach their potential.
Highly Educated: Holds degrees in Clinical Psychology and Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Recognized Researcher: Contributions to youth athletics and health research have received national recognition, including Forbes.
Dedicated Family Man: Chino Hills resident, husband, and foster parent committed to strengthening local schools.
Community Advocate: Committed to putting his experience as an educator, coach, and parent to work for Chino Valley students and families.
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Meagan Lichthart
TRUSTEE AREA 4
Teacher • Mom
Meagan is a credentialed teacher with a Master’s in Education, CVUSD substitute teacher, and mother of three district students. As both a parent and educator, she understands the importance of academic excellence, safe campuses, and ensuring teachers have the resources they need.
Meagan's Priorities
Academic Excellence: Expand opportunities in academics, athletics, the arts, STEM, and career education while preparing students for life after graduation.
Supporting Teachers & Special Education: Retain qualified educators, improve classroom resources, and strengthen pathways for paraprofessionals to become credentialed teachers.
School Safety & Student Wellness: Support secure campuses, effective safety measures, and meaningful mental health services.
Fiscal Responsibility: Prioritize classroom investments, transparent spending, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars instead of costly political and legal disputes.
More about Meagan
Grew up in Chino Hills and graduated from Ayala High School in 2001
Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications and Business from Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts in Education and a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English from Azusa Pacific University
Family volunteers at Boys Republic, God’s Pantry, Chino Neighborhood House, and Verve City Church
Substitute teacher in CVUSD, serving all communities in Chino and Chino Hills.
Family is actively involved in AYSO soccer, Girl Scouts, and travel baseball
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