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Sherry Alexander said she is seeking a second term on the Lodi Unified School District Board of Education because she is dedicated, driven and “truly” invested in what trustees are attempting to accomplish.

Alexander, a former Lodi Middle School teacher, represents Area 3, which includes Beckman Elementary School, Leroy Nichols Elementary School, Lois E. Borchardt Elementary School, Lodi Middle School and Tokay High School.

She is defending her seat against Katherine King, who also ran in 2022.

“I feel a strong sense of connectedness to Lodi Unified, our students and our community,” Alexander said. “As the incumbent, my four-year term is coming to an end and I am in the middle of several projects. I feel like I have just found my ‘groove,’ so to speak, and my term is ending, but we still have so much work to do.”

If re-elected, Alexander said she wants to continue building stronger, positive relationships with employees, parents and the community and implement a seven-period day at the district’s comprehensive high schools.

During her first term, she served on the district’s Policy Committee and Facilities Committee and would like to continue serving on those committees. She also would like to revive the 2x2 Committee with the city of Lodi to help strengthen the relationship between the two agencies.

Alexander identified student and employee safety, preparing students for their futures and maintaining open communication with the public as the district’s three top issues.

Having safety protocols and procedures in place and ensuring all facilities are properly maintained are necessities, she said.

Student success, she said, is about more than test scores. It also means providing students with pathways and opportunities to build a strong foundation and reach their full potential.

Lodi Unified is a large district that spans 350 square miles and serves a diverse population, she said. Maintaining open and effective communication among students, staff, families and community partners can be a daunting task.

Alexander was born in San Jose and moved with her family to Rio Vista during her sophomore year of high school after her father became superintendent of the River Delta Unified School District.

She said she never planned on a career in education, but after graduating from college, she began teaching in Fresno before returning to River Delta, where she taught a fifth- and sixth-grade combination class for five years.

She then worked as a half-time resource specialist and speech pathologist for two years before joining Lodi Unified as a resource specialist at Vinewood and Creekside elementary schools.

Alexander later took a position at Senior Elementary School intending to stay only a year to obtain tenure. Instead, she spent 28 years there teaching science and saw the campus transition into Lodi Middle School.

During her career, Alexander served on numerous committees, was a member of the Lodi Education Association’s executive board and taught new interns for 18 years at the Teachers College of San Joaquin. She was named Lodi Unified and San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year and said more than 4,500 students passed through her classroom.

After retiring in 2022, Alexander decided to run for the Board of Education.

She said her varied experience, knowledge and dedication to education make her the best candidate for the seat.

“I am always student-centered and not politically motivated,” she said. “I have worn many hats in my educational career that now spans 41 years. I have taught elementary through adult classes, including special education. I have served in numerous leadership and committee roles, and I have been a mentor and am currently an intern supervisor for new teachers. I understand and am totally committed to the task of serving our community as a trustee.”

King was a member of the Lions for Lodi trio seeking seats on the board in 2022.

At the time, she described herself as a “parent with a vested interest in our education system” and said her involvement in her children’s education — including participation in Parent Club and Parent Teacher Student Association activities and fundraising — prepared her to serve on the board. Before becoming a mother, King taught English in China and worked as an international flight attendant, including flying military personnel into war zones.

King has lived in Area 3 for 18 years and has five children. Outside of school activities, the family participates in the Downtown Lodi Farmers Market, the Parade of Lights, the Lodi Grape Festival and Love Lodi.

LODI, Calif. —

The World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi is moving forward with a long-awaited expansion that will bring new classrooms, a science-themed hotel, and other additions to the community.

Erica Herold, the museum’s assistant executive director, has been part of the museum’s journey since its inception.

"If you had asked me in 2009, are you going to be a science teacher? I would have said, no way," Herold said.

Herold began as a volunteer in 2008, fundraising for the museum, and was hired in 2009 when it opened.

"My job was to take tickets and, you know, payments from the store and things like that," Herold said.

Over the years, she worked her way up to become the executive director and has been anticipating the expansion for around a decade.

"Being able to be back, but with more experience as a science educator, being able to be part of this crucial expansion that is really going to elevate access to science education in the Valley, to me, is incredible," Herold said.

The expansion project is located across the street from the current museum.

"The museum has slowly been buying the property across the street, and it was basically kind of rundown. It was an old part of Lodi. We demoed the buildings in 2020 and we cleaned up the property," said Sally Snyde, CEO of the World of Wonders Science Museum.

Blueprints for the project show plans for a science-themed hotel, plaza, and carousel, which are expected to provide new options for visitors.

"The additional center is going to be for more specific items, possibly for high schoolers and so on, higher education, but also it's going to add in a hotel, which is going to be a really neat part of it," said Cameron Bregman, a Lodi city councilman.

The expansion will also address the museum’s limited capacity for students.

"We currently serve 20,000 elementary school students every single year, but only 9,000 of them are able to make it to the museum because we are limited in our space. We have one classroom that fits 30 students at a time," Herold said.

The upgrades aim to provide more classrooms and resources to benefit students and enhance science education in the region.

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Lodi city officials are working on a plan to improve the western side of downtown, addressing safety concerns, vacant properties, and uniting the community

LODI, Calif. —

The city of Lodi is developing a plan to revitalize its downtown area, focusing on the western side, which officials admit has long been overlooked.

"How do we funnel all the entrances to only one or two instead of five or six so you can see the Lodi arch on a regular basis?" Councilmember Cameron Bregman said.

Bregman is leading efforts for the Lodi Downtown Specific Plan, which aims to unite the eastern and western sides of downtown, divided by the railroad tracks.

"This is the corridor. The railroad tracks [are] the boundary line, arguably, between the east and the west. Main Street needs a lot of help," Bregman said.

Photos from the plan show the city’s vision for the western side, including more trees, public spaces, and modern buildings to attract local businesses.

"Nearly every single plot has a local business in it, right? You're not seeing big box stores. These are all local businesses," Bregman said.

Funding remains a challenge, as the city was recently denied a federal grant to clean up the area around the railroad tracks. Despite this, officials are committed to transparency about their progress.

"Talk about your failures too. Talk about what you're trying to work on. Let the people know what you're up to," Bregman said.

June Aaker, owner of Big Valley Printing, a business located on the western side of downtown, shared her concerns about safety in the area.

"I am constantly riddled with people who are urinating," Aaker said.

Bregman also pointed out the importance of addressing vacant properties and improving the surrounding environment to encourage investment.

"Why would you fix up a building if right across the street there's dead grass and homelessness and trash, right? I wouldn't. We can't expect the same from other people," Bregman said.

The plan is still under evaluation, and city officials are seeking community engagement and input. Bregman said he is continuing efforts to secure funding and investments to shape the future of downtown Lodi.

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