
Torrance Mayor Patrick J. Furey: “After viewing the two forums, I believe that Madison is also qualified to be a member of the board of education. Although some may contend she is too young, I challenge those folks to listen to her knowledgeable answers and her history of service in education. Clearly, she can hit the ground running.”
TUSD School Board President Terry Ragins: “I am pleased to be able to offer you my whole hearted endorsement in your run for a seat, MY seat, on the TUSD School Board.”
Councilmember Heidi Ashcraft: “Please join me in using 1 of your 2 votes to vote for Madison Laster for Torrance Board of Education. Madison has been involved in local education, is knowledgeable and ready to serve Torrance.”
Councilmember Tim Goodrich:
“I’m proud to endorse Madison Laster for the Torrance Unified School Board. She has a great understanding of the issues and her new energy and fresh perspective is needed.”
Camilla Seferian: Commissioner at City of Torrance CA Government, Torrance Education Foundation Board of Directors, Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation Board of Directors
Councilmember Mike Griffiths: Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee. Member of the Community Planning and Design Committee and Finance and Governmental Operations Committee.
Anna King: President Elect of a National Child Advocate Association
Dianna MacDonald: Immediate Past President of a California Child Advocate Association, Current California and National Child Advocate, State Commissioner for WASC, School Board Trustee (Former), Business Owner, Member of Commission for Status Of Women
Judge David S Wesley: Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge, retired
Leslye Kasoff: Los Angeles Superior Court Community Outreach, retired
Gary M. Gole: Attorney at Law at Dawson, Tilem, and Gole
Courtney Elise Arnold: Attorney at Law
Curtis Anthony Gole: Attorney at Law
Alexandria Christine Davis: Attorney at Law
Camilo Cruz: Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Director of Community Justice Initiative (CJI)
Barbara DeLucia: Deputy Executive Director, Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
Brad Serkin: President of Redondo Beach Unified School District School Board
Anita Avrick: Past President of Redondo Beach Unified School Board, California Child Advocate
Raymur Flinn: Vice-President of Redondo Beach Unified School Board
Brad Waller: Member of Redondo Beach Unified School District School Board, California Child Advocate
Sergio Godinez: Immediate Past Student Board Member Redondo Beach Unified School District School Board
Martha Barbee: Redondo Beach City Council Member, former
Patricia DiLeva: South Bay Child Advocate
Marie Botchie: Special Education Advocate, Special Education Teacher and Special Education Department Chair (retired)
Kristen Holm: Principal in Fullerton School District and Torrance Resident
Elizabeth Pino: Planning Commissioner
Toni Sargent: Cultural Arts Commissioner
Dave Sargent: Retired TUSD Board Member
Dr. Traci Petteway: National Child Advocate and Educator
Erik Champy: National Child Advocate
Stacy Bateman: National Child Advocate
Jeffery Corbett: National Child Advocate
Yvonne Johnson: National Child Advocate
Lea Darrah: California State Child Advocate
Sue Nicoletti: Teacher, Bellflower Unified School District
Nicole Hagerman: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Tricia Poffenbarger: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Denise Palmieri: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Laura Jane Boushell: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Tamara Sheue: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Carrie Muramoto: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Alisa Dawson: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Debbie Lee: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Claudine Valot: Teacher, Torrance Unified School District
Tara Fink: Teacher and Parent, Torrance Unified School District
Danica Burgner: Teacher and Parent, Torrance Unified School District
Clint Paulson: AYSO Region 14 Commissioner and TUSD Parent
Tony Wolfinger: TAbb Board Member, AYSO Coach, TUSD Parent
Amanda Mueller: Torrance Community Member and RBUSD Educator
Briana Freeman: LAUSD Educator and TUSD Parent
Katie Frank: TUSD Parent and RBUSD Teacher
Melissa Zak: TUSD Parent
Kristine Holmes: TUSD Parent
Cheryl Hasenmayer: TUSD Parent
Bob Cristofaro: TUSD Parent
Kim Cristofaro: TUSD Parent
Vince Eredia: TUSD Parent
Janette Eredia: TUSD Parent
Jeff Hester: TUSD Parent
Rebecca Hester: TUSD Parent
Milton Kizer: Regional Director at Parents Educators/Teachers in Action
Amancay Ledezma: Associate Clinical Social Worker, Director of Social Services, and Regional Director at Parents Educators/Teachers in Action
Russell Hamilton: Business Owner, Inner City Non-Profit Entrepreneur
Endorsement Quotes:
“I support Madison Laster for Torrance School Board. She cares deeply about her city and the welfare of its students and schools.”
~Gary M. Gole, Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Dawson, Tilem and Gole