Proactive, not reactive
TOP PRIORITYSchool safety needs to be proactive, not reactive. And safety cannot stop when the school day ends.
NEW VOICES · A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO OUR SCHOOLS
Every child.
Every campus.
Safe, supported, and able to thrive.
NATALIE EPSTEIN
SUSD GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATE
Come meet Natalie — a Saugus parent, small business owner, and mother of four in SUSD schools — running to keep our campuses safe and secure, strengthen communication, and make sure parents are heard.
ABOUT NATALIE
First and foremost, I’m a mom.
I have four children in this district. I’ve been a room parent for multiple classrooms five years in a row, I’m a PTA member, and I’m very active in our schools. I’ve spent years volunteering, working alongside teachers and parents, and being present on our campuses.
So I know our schools not only as a parent, but as someone who is deeply invested in this community. I’m in our classrooms. I’m at our school events. I stand at those gates. And every day, I trust this district with the four people who matter most to me.
I’m a small business owner and a working mother, and I’m excited about new change, new voices, and a renewed commitment to our schools.
MOM OF 4 IN SUSD
ROOM PARENT × 5 YEARS
PTA MEMBER
ENDORSEMENTS
Voices from our community.
“Natalie is a small business owner and working mother who spends her life providing for her children’s well-being. She is not afraid to ask the tough questions, listen to the needs of others, and will give everything she has for the betterment of the children at SUSD. Natalie has my full support, and I know she will never stop fighting to make sure our children are safe, that our teachers are respected and given the tools they need to succeed, and parents are never dismissed from the education of their kids.”
JASON GIBBS · SANTA CLARITA COUNCIL MEMBER
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Natalie Epstein and the way she has used one of the most frightening experiences a parent can face to advocate for something bigger than herself. Natalie was one of four parents I know whose child was able to wander off a school campus without anyone realizing it at the time. As a mom, that experience changed the way she looked at school safety, supervision, communication, and accountability — because for her, these aren’t just talking points. They’re personal. What I admire most is that Natalie chose to turn that fear and frustration into action. She has continued to ask the hard questions, speak up for families, and keep the safety, education, well-being, and opportunities of students at the center of the conversation. Parents entrust our schools with the most important people in their lives every single day. Natalie understands the weight of that responsibility firsthand, and I deeply respect the heart, determination, and perspective she brings to advocating for Saugus students and families.”
SHARLENE JOHNSON · PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
“As both a mother and a public servant, I know how much trust we place in those who make decisions affecting our children and our community. That is why I am honored to support Natalie for the SUSD school board. She is an extraordinary combination of heart, intelligence, integrity, and courage — someone who will ask the hard questions, recognize where our district must do better, and remain focused on what best serves all children. Natalie is an incredible person with a deeply genuine commitment to service, and our district would be extraordinarily fortunate to have her leadership.”
“Natalie is an incredible member of our community. She is smart, compassionate, and extremely dedicated to everything she does. I deeply admire how committed she is about what she believes in, when she sets her mind to something, she works hard to make it happen. Most importantly, she genuinely cares about our children and always wants what is best for them. She is truly an amazing person, and I feel very lucky to call her a friend. That’s why I want to support Natalie for the SUSD school board. I feel we really need someone who truly listens to the needs of parents and children in our community, someone who, because of her own experiences, understands what’s needed in a child’s environment and education, and who will fight to give them the best and make our voices heard.”
“As a parent and resident in our community, I am proud to write in support of Natalie Epstein for the Saugus Union School District Governing Board, Area 1. Knowing Natalie personally means seeing firsthand the incredible heart, instinct, and devotion she brings to every aspect of her life. She isn’t just a wonderful mother to her four children, her care, compassion, and natural protective warmth extend to all children in our neighborhood and schools. When Natalie’s family faced a terrifying experience after her son Oliver was unaccounted for at school, she transformed that deep fear into purposeful action. Instead of stepping back, she stepped up, determined to make sure no parent ever goes through that trauma and no child’s safety is ever compromised. She advocates for safe campuses, anti-bullying efforts, and student mental health support with the fierce dedication of a mother who truly listens and cares. Natalie possesses the integrity, compassion, and leadership our school board needs. She will be a strong voice for every child, parent, and teacher. I whole-heartedly encourage our community to cast their vote for Natalie Epstein.”
PRIORITIES
My number one priority is clear: safety on every campus.
How our children feel
Safety is also about how our children feel at school. We need anti-bullying policies that are consistently enforced, and strong access to counselors and support for children who need it.
Transparency & accountability
Parents, teachers, and staff deserve to know they are being heard. I believe in transparency, accountability, and asking the difficult questions when something isn’t working.
A parent’s voice at the table
The perspective of a mother belongs at that table. Parents need a voice in the education of their kids — and I will make sure they are never dismissed.
A movement of Saugus parents.
“I would be honored to represent our families and help ensure every child, on every campus, is safe, supported, and able to thrive.”
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