Hello, I’m Neda. I hope to earn your vote by March 5, 2024.
A resident of Glendale since 1992, I’ve been a passionate volunteer and community supporter in GUSD and beyond. My leadership skills and ability to work with others in pursuit of a common goal make me uniquely qualified to serve as your Area E GUSD School Board Trustee (aka Board Member). I ran for School Board in 2020 and am doing so again because I believe all voters deserve a choice in local elections that impact the 25,000 students and 3,000 employees in GUSD. Local elections are vital to strong communities, and no candidate should run unopposed.
My experience within the Glendale Unified School District began as a PTA volunteer, baking cupcakes when my son started elementary school. Each year thereafter I became more involved, spending over two decades working at various levels of PTA because I believe deeply in their mission to make every child’s potential a reality. Ultimately climbing the ranks to the role of Glendale Council PTA President, the body that governs all of Glendale’s PTAs, I was able to visit other schools and interface with parents, teachers, and staff to learn more about the culture of each site and how the needs differed from school to school.
I’ve used my platform to address social justice and diversity issues; safeguarding equitable access to services regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, religion, or socio-economic status.
I’ve visited schools across the county to share innovative tools and strategies to strengthen school districts’ commitment to policy changes that facilitate the promise of care, equality, and inclusivity within schools, and communities built on a culture of transparency and trust.
As a dedicated volunteer and advocate, I’ve been a member of numerous district organizations and committees, serving as a founding member of Glendale Unified School District’s Restorative Justice Task Force, Glendale Education Foundation Board, The Character and Ethics Project Board, Superintendent’s Facilities Advisory Committee, WASC committee, Site Council, LCAP Committee, and Adelante Latinos. In addition, I am a staunch supporter of district VAPA ( Visual and Performing Arts) programs in GUSD.
Neda Farid was Glendale Council PTA while her child was in GUSD. She regularly gave reports like this and worked closely with GUSD admin and teachers to support students.
Neda Farid on the issue of teacher shortages in GUSD.
Hear from GCC Librarian and Community Advocate Jennie on why she is supporting Neda Farid for Glendale School Board on March 5th.
Key Achievements and Contributions Include:
National PTA, “Lifetime Achievement Award”
Glendale Council PTA, Past President and Executive Vice President
Los Angeles County Commission of Women, “Woman of the Year”
Board Member, Valley View, Rosemont Middle School, and Crescenta Valley High School Foundations and PTA
School Site Council, elementary, middle, and high school levels
Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley, “Truman Award” winner
GUSD Restorative Practices Task Force, Founding Member
GUSD Superintendent’s Facilities Advisory Committee Member
GUSD Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee Member
Special Education District Advisory Committee/SELPA
Glendale Youth Orchestra, Board Member
Los Angeles Opera League, member and docent. Facilitated 40+ GUSD classes, and over 1000 GUSD students to the Los Angeles Music Center for free mainstage operas and educational programs inside the classroom and beyond.
Armenian National Committee, Glendale PTA partner
Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles, Facilitated performance of CVHS Performing Arts production of Dr. Kay Mouradian’s book, “My Mother’s Voice”
Glendale Latino Association Member and Adelante Latinos Planning Committee
Glendale Health Kids, “Volunteer of the Year”
Glendale Educational Foundation, Past Board Member
Glendale Police Chief’s Advisory Committee, Community Academy Graduate, and neighborhood watch leader.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Patient Experience Collaborative Member