ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Sandra
WHERE I COME FROM
Sandra Ocampo has lived in Salinas for forty-nine years. Sandra grew up in Brownville Texas. She came to Salinas in 1971.
Sandra is married to Robert Ocampo, who is a retired high school counselor. Mr. Ocampo was a high school counselor, at Alisal High School, for forty years. The Ocampo's have three grown children. The oldest, Robert Ocampo, Jr. works as a District Technology Specialist. He is employed by the Salinas City Elementary School District. The middle son, Michael Ocampo, is the Assistant Principal at Gonzalez High School. The youngest daughter, Tonantzin Ocampo, is a therapist. Tonantzin works at the Monterey County Behavior Health Department.
A THRIVING CAREER
Sandra Ocampo is an entrepreneur. Over the span of twenty-six years, Sandra has owned and operated three beauty salons, a real estate business, and an auto wrecking business,
Sandra is also a seasoned Politician, For fourteen years (from 1991 to 2005) Sandra served as a Trustee for the Salinas Union High School District. Sandra took a break from politics in 2005.
In 2015, Sandra was asked by the leadership of the Salinas Vally Federation of Teachers to run again for the SUHSD Board of Education.
Currently, Sandra is the President of the SUHSD Board of Education. Through her leadership, Sandra has been able to transform the SUHSD Board into a more collaborative, and united governing board.
MISSION STATEMENT
As a trustee, my mission is to provide a world-class education to all students. I am a strong believer in equity. Equity means that you give each student what they need to succeed academically. I believe that all students can learn if they are given competent instruction in a nurturing environment.