Alvarado, David

Running For:

School Board

District:

Deer Valley Unified School District

Age:

64

Occupation:

Educator

Education:

Dual BA Degrees- Education and Foreign Language: Spanish- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

Family:

Husband, Father, Grandfather

Religion:

Christian

Biographical Info:

A Teacher. A Business Owner. A Husband. A Father. A Grandfather and A Proud American.
My name is David Alvarado, and I am running for the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board because I believe our children deserve an excellent education—and parents deserve a meaningful voice in that education.
I am the third of eight children born to two legal Mexican immigrants. Spanish was my first language, and I grew up in the barrios of Los Angeles. My family did not have the luxury of private education, so my brothers, sisters, and I attended public schools.
That experience shaped me.
I learned firsthand what a strong public education can do for a child and for a family.
For more than 40 years, I have worked as an educator, teaching both inside and outside the classroom. I have also built a life as a husband, father, and business owner.
Through those experiences, I have learned the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, accountability, and preparing young people for the real world.

Statement:

Why Am I Running?
Because I believe public education has lost sight of some of its most important priorities.
Our schools should be places where children learn the fundamentals: reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, civics, critical thinking, and the skills necessary to succeed in life and the workplace.
I believe schools should teach children how to think—not what to think.
Parents should have transparency regarding what their children are being taught, and they should have a meaningful seat at the table when decisions affecting their children are made.
That’s why my campaign is centered on one fundamental principle:
The Power Back to the Parents.
Parents and guardians have the primary responsibility for raising their children. Schools should support families and work alongside them—not assume their role.
Fiscal Responsibility
As a business owner, I understand that every dollar matters.
Our school district has a responsibility to taxpayers, students, families, community stakeholders, and educators to manage resources responsibly. We need transparency, accountability, sound financial planning, and servant leaders who are willing to take ownership of difficult decisions.
Back to the Basics
I want to help restore a strong focus on academic excellence.
Our children should graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college, careers, entrepreneurship, and life.
They should understand the value of hard work, perseverance, responsibility, and personal initiative.
They should also learn America’s history honestly—understanding both our nation’s accomplishments and its failures—while recognizing the constitutional principles and freedoms that make America unique.
My Commitment
I am not a career politician.
I am an educator.
I am a business owner.
I am a husband and father.
I am an American who believes deeply in the promise of this country.
My wife and I have raised 4 adult children, plus enjoying the blessings of grandchildren and I know the hopes and concerns that parents have for their children.
I believe in God, family, hard work, personal responsibility, parental rights, educational excellence, and the American dream.
If elected, I will work every day to earn the trust of the families I represent.
I will listen.
I will ask difficult questions.
I will advocate for parents.
I will support quality educators.
I will demand accountability.
I will be mindful of improving our immediate North and West Valley communities.
And I will always remember who the school district ultimately exists to serve: Our children and their families.
Join Me
I cannot do this alone.
I need parents, grandparents, educators, taxpayers, business owners, and community members to get involved.
If you believe it’s time to restore trust in public education, strengthen academic fundamentals, respect parental rights, and put the focus back where it belongs, I invite you to join this campaign.
Let’s put The Power Back to the Parents.
Let’s get back to the basics.
Let’s build a stronger future for our children.