Education for the Whole Child
As an experienced, successful educator, administrator, and professor for the past 40 years, I believe:
Every student deserves the opportunity to optimize their learning potential.
Every educator deserves the freedom to inspire creative and critical thinkers.
Every member in the school community deserves to be seen and heard.
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Meet Cindy
For more than 40 years, Cindy Hallman has dedicated her life to one purpose: helping children discover their potential and ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed.
Her journey in education has taken her from the classroom, where she taught and experienced firsthand the wonder and challenges of helping children learn, to school administration, where she worked to support students, families, and teachers. Throughout her 30-plus years in public education, Cindy also mentored new teachers, helping them develop the confidence and skills needed to make a difference in the lives of their students.
For the final 10 years of her career, Cindy served as an Associate Professor at the university level, preparing both undergraduate and graduate students to become effective educators. She understands education from every perspective - from the child sitting in the classroom, to the teacher standing at the front of it, to the leaders responsible for creating an environment where both students and teachers can thrive.
Cindy believes the most formative years of a child's life are also some of the most important years in their education. When children learn to read with understanding, communicate their ideas, think critically, and build a strong foundation in mathematics, they gain more than academic skills. They gain the confidence, independence, and freedom to pursue their dreams and shape their own futures.
Cindy's lifelong commitment has always been to see the child behind the student to recognize that every child is an individual with unique strengths, needs, hopes, and dreams. She believes our schools must educate the whole child while giving teachers the support and flexibility to meet students’ needs.
Cindy is seeking a seat on the Saugus District School Board not simply to hold a position, but to continue dedicating her life's work to education. After four decades devoted to children, educators, and public education, she is ready to bring her experience, passion, and unwavering commitment to the community she lives in and serves. She believes every decision made by a school board should begin and end with one question:
What is best for our children?
“I believe every child is more than a test score. They have a name, a story, unique strengths, and challenges that deserve to be understood.”
Why this position … Why now?
Every child who walks through our school doors deserves to be seen, known, and allowed to reach their full potential.
I believe every child is more than a test score. They have a name, a story, unique strengths, and challenges that deserve to be understood. As a Saugus School District Board Member and lifelong educator, I will work to ensure that every student receives the support, encouragement, and challenge they need to succeed.
For some children, that means making sure they receive help when they struggle. For others, it means pushing them to think deeper, explore their creativity, ask questions, and discover what they are capable of achieving. Our classrooms should inspire students not simply to memorize information, but to understand it, think critically, solve problems, and use what they learn to make a difference in the world around them.
I believe our teachers are essential to making this happen. They know their students. They see their needs every day. They should have the tools, resources, and professional freedom to meet those needs - not be limited by a one-size-fits-all approach.
I am not running for a political position; I am running to continue the work that has been my passion for 40 years - as a teacher, principal, and university professor - advocating for children and helping educators give every student the opportunity to succeed.
My passion is simple: I want every child to have the chance to thrive. I want our schools to see the whole child, support our teachers, challenge our students, and never lose sight of the individual behind every desk. Every teacher needs to feel empowered to optimize student learning.
Why? Because every child matters. Every child deserves to be believed in. And every child deserves the opportunity to discover just how far they can go.
My Approach:
Positive Student Behavior for Safe, Learning Classrooms:
Clear expectations set for appropriate student behaviors.
Immediate interventions for supporting teachers and staff.
Establish a safe culture where all employees feel valued and heard.
Strong Support for Teachers and Staff:
Clear learning expectations with Common Core Standards for ELA and Math.
Whole Child experiences including physical education, history, science, and The Arts.
Exceptional resources for educators and students.
Advocate for Community Engagement:
Accessibility to District Personnel and Leadership.
Collaboration in two-way dialogue.
Ensure families have access to express concerns, especially regarding regular and special education issues.
Accountability with Clear Results:
Common sense when analyzing data to include all stakeholders.
Every student viewed as an individual learner.
Teachers set goals in Professional Learning Teams by asking:
What do we want each student to learn? How will we know when each student has learned it? How will we respond when a student has difficulty in learning?
Endorsements
Krista Colson, M. Ed
Special Education Educator in Oxnard Elementary School District
“I am proud to endorse my friend and former colleague, Cindy Hallman, for the Saugus Union School District Trustee. Having taught alongside Cindy as an adjunct professor at The Master’s University, I have seen firsthand her deep commitment to supporting teachers, using best practices to help students succeed, and developing confident readers—including elementary students who struggled with reading. Her experience working with both future educators at the college level and students at the elementary level gives her a valuable perspective that I believe will serve the schools and families of Santa Clarita.”
Esther Kuiper, M. Ed
Fifth Grade Teacher at Plum Canyon Elementary School and Lead for Whole Child
“Cindy Hallman’s experience as a teacher, principal, professor, and mentor has given her multiple perspectives on the classroom, which all center on student learning. And she never loses sight of the heart of school – building children to be ready for their futures – emotionally, socially, and academically. Along with her experience, she has the leadership and practical experience our school communities need in the Saugus Union School District.”
“Cindy Hallman is an educator of excellence! Her students love her, as do their parents. Cindy gets things done. As a Trustee, she will make the Saugus Union School District better, and the students will be more prepared to face exciting futures!”
Former Rotary President, Gideon Chaplin, and Fundraiser for the Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Boards
Steve Dixon, Local Businessman
Karen Haleen
Community Advocate for Children & Families
“Saugus Union School District will be fortunate to add the expertise and insight that Cindy Hallman will bring as a Trustee. She is a perfect fit for teachers and families, with a clear understanding of what the classroom needs.”
Bill and Jody Bolde
Retired Principal, Former Classroom Teacher & School Counselor
“For more than 30 years, Jody and I have had the privilege of knowing Cindy Hallman and walking alongside her in our shared journey through education. We have seen firsthand her unwavering commitment to children, her deep respect for teachers, and her passion for providing every student with the opportunity to discover and reach their full potential. Cindy brings the heart, work ethic, wisdom, and vision that true educational leadership requires. The Saugus Union School District was once recognized as a leader and a model of educational excellence, and we believe it's time to refocus on the practices that put children and learning first. Cindy understands that great schools are built by trusting experienced educators, empowering teachers, challenging students, and recognizing that every child is far more than a test score. We wholeheartedly support Cindy Hallman for the Governing Board and believe her experience, courage, passion, and commitment to educational excellence can help inspire a renewed vision for a district that our community can once again be proud to call a leader in public education.”
Ingrid Boydston
Retired SUSD teacher and Community Member for the Arts
“Cindy Hallman brings the perspective and experience the SUSD School Board needs. A lifelong educator, she has experience as a parent, teacher, and administrator. Her dedication to education and ability to see issues from each of these perspectives give her invaluable insight. Cindy is well equipped to move Saugus Union School District forward while keeping what matters most at the heart of every decision: our students.”
Get Involved
Strong schools for bright futures are built through partnerships. This campaign is fueled by people who believe children deserve learning opportunities to have success in their future. These people include families, teachers, staff, and community members who believe in listening, working together, and always putting children first. Whether you volunteer, donate, display a yard sign, or help spread the word about my passion and mission for high expectations in all areas of academics and behavior in the classroom, your support will make a difference. I would be honored to have you join our campaign.
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