Meet Shana Hazan
Trusted. Tenacious. All in for our Kids!
Shana Hazan is a proud mom of two San Diego Unified students, a former public school teacher, and a fourth-generation graduate of our school district. Her journey from the classroom to the boardroom is guided by one core belief: every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
For over 20 years as a teacher and nonprofit executive, Shana has worked to make that belief a reality and become a trusted voice in education policy and community leadership. Since her election to the School Board in 2022, she’s been all in. Showing up. Speaking out. Doing the hard work to improve our schools.
As a School Board Trustee and Board President, Shana has:
- Expanded access to full-day Transitional Kindergarten and free afterschool care
- Restored arts education in every elementary school
- Launched a new governance model focused on measurable student outcomes
- Raised teacher and staff pay and led bold efforts to create workforce housing
- Brought middle school athletics to every campus
- Improved student outcomes, including higher literacy and math achievement, graduation rates, and attendance
- Balanced the district’s budget, protecting core programs in the face of deficits
Shana’s leadership is defined by collaboration, transparency, and a deep commitment to ensuring all children reach their full potential. She listens closely to families, educators, and community members, making decisions which truly reflect your voice and values.
Above all, Shana is driven by love: for our students, for public education, and for a future where every child in every neighborhood has what they need to succeed.
As a School Board Trustee and Board President, Shana has:
- Expanded access to full-day Transitional Kindergarten and free afterschool care
- Restored arts education in every elementary school
- Launched a new governance model focused on measurable student outcomes
- Raised teacher and staff pay and led bold efforts to create workforce housing
- Brought middle school athletics to every campus
- Improved student outcomes, including higher literacy and math achievement, graduation rates, and attendance
- Balanced the district’s budget, protecting core programs in the face of deficits
Shana’s leadership is defined by collaboration, transparency, and a deep commitment to ensuring all children reach their full potential. She listens closely to families, educators, and community members, making decisions which truly reflect your voice and values.
Above all, Shana is driven by love: for our students, for public education, and for a future where every child in every neighborhood has what they need to succeed.