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May 11, 2006
A class act
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Esteemed Simonds principal Linda
Kakes retires
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
At 5 years old, Linda Kakes started teaching. The youngster was surprised that a childhood friend a few years older didn’t know her alphabet and asked that Kakes teach her. By third grade, Kakes made the conscious decision. She would be a teacher.
Kakes grew up in Wisconsin the middle child in her family built from strong, solid Midwestern stock. She attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she met Jim, a year older and her future husband. He served in Viet Nam while Kakes finished her senior year. San Jose Unified School District was recruiting for Read more...
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ELECTION ‘06
Chavez on the 'front end of change'
Mayoral candidate answers our many questions
By Daniel DeBolt
Staff Writer
Cindy Chavez is proud to be the only woman running for mayor. She acknowledges that it gives her a political advantage. But, she hopes this scenario won’t last. “Eight years down the road I hope there will be lots of women who seek the mayor’s office,” she said.
Chavez found mentors in other women when she was young and hopes to carry on the torch to a Read more...
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