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Geetha Ganti — Common sense for Walnut Creek’s schools
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Candidate, Walnut Creek School District Board · Nov. 3, 2026

Geetha Ganti for Walnut Creek School Board — Common sense for Walnut Creek's schools.

Public schools are where a community comes together — across classrooms, neighborhoods, and generations. When we support them well, every family and all of Walnut Creek grow stronger.

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Endorsed by the Walnut Creek Teachers Association (WCTA) · California Democratic Party · Contra Costa Democrats · Diablo Valley Democratic Club

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Official endorsement

Walnut Creek Teachers Association — stronger together

Officially endorsed by the Walnut Creek Teachers Association

I come from a family of educators! I was raised to see teachers as the people who hold a community together. I'm honored to have the support of the educators who show up for our kids every day. I'm also proud to have earned the backing of local political organizations whose endorsements are among the hardest to win. They looked closely at my record and my plans for our schools and chose to stand behind this campaign. Visit my Endorsements page to see everyone who's standing with me.

Endorsed by leaders and neighbors across Walnut Creek

  • Sarah Butler, President, Contra Costa Co. Board of Education
  • Craig DeVinney, Walnut Creek City Council
  • Nithin Iyengar, Former WCSD Board Member
  • Mary Britton, Retired Teacher & WCSD Grandparent
  • Walnut Creek families & educators
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Questions, inquiries, or want to learn more? Contact ggforschoolboard@gmail.com

Priorities

Four questions guiding every decision.

Academic Foundations, Done Right

Strong reading, math, and science. With enough teacher support to make it work.

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Critical Thinking First, Then AI

Kids learn to think for themselves first. Then they learn to use tools like AI. No hype, no panic.

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Health & Well-Being

Mental health, movement, and real support. Kids can't learn well without them.

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Accountable, Evidence-Based Governance

Real evidence. Clear trade-offs. Decisions the board follows through on.

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Who I am

A mom who started asking questions, and kept going.

  • Mom of two in Walnut Creek schoolsBoth in elementary school — every question started at our kitchen table.
  • Georgia Tech engineering & economicsTrained to break hard problems apart, follow the numbers, and weigh real costs.
  • Former journalistI started my career at CNN Health, then carried it on to local news.
  • Master's in public healthAlways starting with the people a decision actually affects.
  • Biotech leaderUsing new technology responsibly, without losing sight of people.
  • A committed yogiWhole health for kids starts with the calm adults around them.
“I spend most of my time trying to understand the real problem before deciding what to do next.” — Geetha Ganti
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Measure W · Acalanes Union High School District

Measure W is an investment in our schools.

Measure W keeps great teachers and strong programs in our high schools for $168 a year per home — and homeowners 65+ can apply to pay $0.

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Geetha Ganti — Common sense for Walnut Creek’s schools
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