“Nancy Kotowski knows education. She has demonstrated incredible leadership during difficult economic times. Nancy is eminently qualified, recognized for her effectiveness, and has the support of the community, schools, and parents.”
Sylvia M. Panetta

“In Nancy’s first term she brought accountability and transparency to the County Office and upgraded all aspects of business operations, record keeping and reporting, and student information to 21st Century standards.”
Lou Solton, Monterey County Treasurer

“Nancy Kotowski is an extremely intelligent woman who is sensitive to the educational needs of our county. At this time when funding is scarce, she is doing all she can to eliminate waste and zero in on the future of our children.”
Patricia Tynan Chapman

“Nancy Kotowski is an outstanding Superintendent and education leader. She has time and again proven to be a passionate and successful County Superintendent. Monterey County’s improvements in education from teacher training to student achievement are proof positive of her outstanding work.”
Jack O’Connell
California Superintendent of Public Instruction

“Nancy is willing to make the tough decisions needed for the betterment of our local education system.”
Don Chapin

“Nancy's leadership has resulted in quantifiable improvement in Monterey County schools.”
Brigid McGrath Massie

“Nancy Kotowski hit the ground running in her first term as county superintendent of schools. She fearlessly challenged a longstanding status quo at the County Office of Education, authorizing a state audit that uncovered significant organizational problems. The audit findings empowered Dr. Kotowski to make needed improvements in the structure and delivery of education, including Special Education. She brought new transparency to accounting practices that affect all 26 school districts in Monterey County, and her fiscal diligence helped recover over $6.5 million in just three years. That’s a significant amount of money, especially in these lean times. Thanks to Dr. Kotowski, it is being reseeded into programs and services that help raise the bar for student achievement. I am proud to endorse her re-election.”
Amy Funt
President, Board of Education
Carmel Unified School District

“Nancy Kotowski is a proven and experienced leader who has dedicated her life to assuring that all children receive the best education possible. Her analytical and quick mind, knowledge, energy, and compassion make her re-election imperative.”
Morley Brown

“Nancy rocks for schools!”
Harold Kahn, Superintendent, Spreckels Union School District

“Influenced by her early Peace Corps service, Dr. Nancy Kotowski has always been a champion for vulnerable and underserved children. She believes that all children deserve to be provided with a quality educational experience, and during her first term as Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, she has raised the graduation rate to 86% (surpassing state wide average), reduced the dropout rate to 12%, and increased the number of students achieving proficiency in reaching California’s high academic standards. She has proven that she can do the job.”
August Scornaienchi
Retired Superintendent, Pacific Grove

“Nancy has the childrens' best interests in mind and can be counted on to do what is right.”
Dennis Allion

“Dr. Kotowski is a terrific County Superintendent.”
Robert and Cindy Dotson

“I believe this candidate sees things in the light of good.”
Phil Giammanco

“Nancy has shown her ability to make the hard choices needed, but the right choices for Monterey County students. As a former member of the County Board of Education, I have seen first-hand the difference Nancy’s experience can make in the lives of our students. Nancy is the proven leader to get the job done.”
Ian Oglesby
Councilmember, City of Seaside

“I know Dr. Kotowski to be idealistic and committed to the educational needs of all Monterey County youth including vulnerable populations like foster youth.”
Ernest Howard, School Board Member, Lagunita

“Nancy has the highest integrity, she is honest, and she cares about the children and the community as a whole. It shows in every decision she makes and in everything she does. Nancy is “a true leader.” Her strong leadership skills are what we need to get us through this very difficult time.”
Byrl Anderson-Smith

“I'm very pleased to endorse Dr. Kotowski in her re-election campaign for County Superintendent of Schools. I am particularly impressed with her international Peace Corps experience and how it can help us locally.”
Bob Kasavan,
Robert Kasavan Marketing

“If you want someone whose priorities and commitments are the best possible for the education of our children, you can do no better than Nancy Kotowski as Superintendent of Schools.”
Denis Horn

“Experience matters!”
Michael Kirch

“More power and success to Nancy in correcting past errors and omissions.”
William Head

“I have observed that Nancy is very honest and sincere in achieving the important mission of public education. She's very focused on providing the best for each student.”
Clarita Gontang-Fontelera

“Nancy is passionate about what she does. She is a great voice and the best choice!”
Randall G. Jones, D.C.

“The right person for the right job.”
Mark J. Seitman