Endorsements or Supporters

California School Employees Association
Garden Grove Unified School District, Chapter 121

Chapter 121 of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) represents over 3000 classified employees working for the Garden Grove Unified School District. CSEA is the largest classified employee union in the country, representing a diverse membership dedicated to public education.

Mr. Brett King, CEO/Owner
King Off- Road Racing Schocks
Garden Grove, CA

Mr. Rick Muth, Chairman
ORCO BLOCK & HARDSCAPE
Stanton, CA

Trustee Stephen T. Blount - North Orange County Community College District, Area 3

Mayor David John Shawver - Teacher for 42 years and Mayor of Stanton: "I believe in and support Nicholas Dibs' commitment to bring back SKILLED TRADE SHOP CLASSES for our school kids!"

Councilman Gary Taylor - City of Stanton

Honorable James P. Gray - Superior Court Judge (Ret.): "For a number of years I have known Nicholas Dibs. I have found him to be an honest person who sincerely cares about people and improving our public schools so communities and future generations can have a better future! I am pleased to endorse Nicholas and ask TA1 voters to also endorse him with their vote!"

Bill Montgomery -Teacher & Mentor - Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (Feb. 2024)
Team Leader: Hidden Pioneers and Prime Motivation – Creating Educational Experiences
"I endorse Nicholas Dibs because he understands the urgent need to bring back Skilled Trades classes to our schools! In 2017, he helped reinstate a GGUSD Auto Shop Teacher and save the program at Rancho Alamitos HS. He stands up for the truth and helps people that need a voice. I stand behind Nicholas with my Team of Hidden Pioneers and ask voters to please elect him."

Rodney Allen Rippy - Actor, Producer, Advocate for Skilled Trades Shop and STEAM classes for public schools.

Kalpa Semasinghe - Aerospace Engineer, GGUSD Board of Education member - Student Representative (2012-2013) Pacifica High School ASB President (2013-2014)

Robert R. McVicker, P.E. - Municipal Water District of Orange County: Board President & Director, Division 3

Karl Seckel, P.E. - Municipal Water District of Orange County: Director, Division Four

Tricia Brees - President, Women's Civic Club of Garden Grove; wife of Darwyn Brees of Brees' Meats

Richard Sparkman - Owner, Richard's Bicycles

Kent Galloway - Metalshop & Drafting Teacher (ret) "We need the Skilled Trades Shop classes back real bad and now is the time to do so!"

Marcy Winograd - English Teacher, Los Angeles USD (ret)

James Andrew Luna & Family of GG - "COAT OF ARMS" founder

Ken Johnson - Teacher & Director/Union Rep., Torrance USD

Dr. Jesus Tan, M.D.

Distinguished GGUSD “retired” Administrators, Teachers and Staff endorsements:

Dr. Ronald N. Walter - Former GGUSD Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, PHS Principal

Sue Brand - PHS PE Teacher

Bill Craven - PHS Athletic Director and Varsity Football Coach

Loutrisha Cutler - PHS School Secretary

Jean Drum - GGUSD Elementary School Teacher 30-plus years "I've known Nicholas Dibs for over 30 years and know he is committed to providing all students with tools and resources that will enrich and enhance their life experience and future. Vote for Nicholas Dibs."

Mrs. (Fairlene) Reid - PHS English Teacher and Drill Team

Courtney Lantz - PHS Chemistry & Physics Teacher

Del Swartz - PHS Math Teacher and Wrestling Coach

George Terlaak - PHS Activities & Athletic Director, Wood Shop (Skilled Trades) Teacher (1976 - 2009)

Robert D. Wucetich - PHS History and Honors Program Teacher (1971 - 2008)

Hal Yoak - PHS Science Teacher

Danny Blake

Randy Blizzard

Ken Bloom, PHS Class of 1978

Clay Bock, Garden Grove Business Owner

Jason Boice

Ron Brimlow

Karin Buccowich

Haley Burroughs, PHS Class of 2019

Bernardo Camarena

Lisa Casillas

Frank Coburn, School Principal, Counselor, Teacher (ret)

James Costello, President, PHS Booster Club 1970-1974

Brian Critanovich

Veronica Cruz

Nanette Daly

Sneh Daniel

Kevin Davis, PHS Class of 1978

Vince Duran

Linda Eastman, PHS Class of 1972

Joe Eldridge

Susan Eldridge, English Teacher 38 Years (ret)

Louie Espinoza

Faye Weathers, PHS Class of 1976

Gina Fortune

Christopher Gahwa

Richard Garcia

Tom Greenroyd

Larry & Joyce Grefsrud

Dianna Hall

Steve Hoblick, PHS Class of 1967

Scott Hultner

Luong Huynh

Kevin Jannak

Bob Killam

Chloe Largis

Debbie Leffard, PHS Class of 1975

Breanne Leivan

Bill Lindahl

Maria Lopez

Rick Madrigal

Community Supporters (partial list)

Justin Martinez

Tim Mascarena

Keri McCullen

Bobby McElhaney

Sheila McHenry

Dave & Leslie Mills

Madena Mora

Rachel Murray

Brian Newbold

Aly Nguyen

Jennifer Ochoa

Leonel Ochoa

Robert Palunbo

Corey Phillips

Janet Pieson, PHS Class of 1972

Gretchen Raylon

Randy Reategui

Dax Richie

Dave Ricks

Dwight Riley

Paula Ringer

Brian Ringler, PHS Class of 1974

Jorge Rocha

Lorenzo Rodriguez

Kenny Rogers, Vocational Education Shop Teacher (ret)

F. Rogers

David Romero

Albert Santillan

Karen Severe, PHS Class of 1974

Dave Severe, PHS Class of 1973

Ken Shelton

Jim Strickland, Owner Strickland Flooring

Jean Strickland

Christ Thomas

Susan Tierney, Art Teacher

Vanessa Vilchez

Richard Weiss

Nicholas Whitford, PHS Class of 2019

John Wildsmith, President Donnington Corporation

Kent Williams

Rosalie Ybarra

Additional endorsements & supporters coming soon.

Americans for Democratic* Action - SoCal [* small "d" meaning "democratic"]

Kalpa Semasinghe’s
Endorsement of Nicholas Dibs

10 8 2024 Community Comments
Vote For Nicholas Dibs

10 7 2024 Resident For Nicholas Dibs
& Skilled Trades

Nicholas Dibs Speaks With GGUSD Parent on 4/8/2022
Who Wants The Trades To Come Back

10 5 2024 A Skill Trade Success Story

April 19, 2022 Nicholas Dibs tells the GGUSD School Board They Are Out Of Touch

Why Nicholas Dibs is Endorsed
by Mr. Wucetich, Teacher (PHS, Ret.)