Joyce has been endorsed by:

ORGANIZATIONS​

• Northwest Asian Weekly
• MLK Labor Council
• Seattle Times

                "​Shui is the best candidate to play a role in what the school board must do                           next: Hire a superintendent to reach those goals, and hold that person                               accountable while restoring trust and cooperation between the district’s                             various factions."

• King County Democrats
• King County Young Democrats
• Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion 
• 41st Legislative District Democrats
• 48th Legislative District Democrats
• Women of Color in Politics
• Bellevue Education Association (BEA)

               "Joyce is a proud parent of four children in Bellevue, two of which are                                    in the Mandarin Dual Language program. Joyce values multilingualism and                          multiculturalism. She started the “Purple School” for developing and
                supporting bilingual education. She is a strong supporter of inclusive                                    classrooms and her focus as a school board  director will be on meeting the                        diversity of children’s needs. As a  speaker of Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and                  Spanish, she propose to host listening sessions for families, students,                                  educators, and community members who speak languages other than English                    to get multiple perspectives."

• Washington Education Associations (WEA)
• National Women's Political Caucus

• Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund PAC​
• SEIU Local 925

ELECTED OFFICIALS
Organizations listed for identification purposes only

• Janice Zahn, Bellevue City Councilmember
• ​Tana Senn, State Representative 41st Legislative District
• Claudia Balducci,​ King County Council District 6
• Chris Marks, Former Bellevue School Board Member 

​                "Joyce is running for Position 3 which I held for 14 years. I know how                                     complicated it can be to balance needs and influences, but I believe Joyce has                     the empathy, commitment and courage the job requires."

• Marcie Maxwell, Former State Representative 41st Legislative District
• Ross Hunter, Former State Representative 48th Legislative District
• Jeralee Anderson, Redmond City Council Vice President
• My-Linh Thai, State Representative 41st Legislative District
• Lisa Wellman, State Senator 41st Legislative District
• Vandana Slatter, State Representative 48th Legislative District 
• Patty Kuderer, State Senator 48th Legislative District
• Bob Hasegawa, State Senator 5th Legislative District
• Lynn Robinson, Bellevue Mayor
• Jeremy Barksdale, Bellevue Councilmember 
• John Stokes, Bellevue Councilmember 

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EDUCATORS AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES

• Cassandra Shanklin, Bellevue School District educator
• Rachel Doyle, Bellevue, Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight educator
• Bryona Golding, Seattle, Bellevue School District educator

​                "I'm excited about the prospect of having Joyce Shui on the Bellevue School                       Board. Joyce is thoughtful, empathetic, and intelligent. She is sincerely                                 invested in understanding the varied perspectives of all stakeholders in our                       district. Our district needs to movie us forward in ways that meet the diverse                     needs of our students while rebuilding the unity of our community. It's a                             tough challenge, but Joyce has the empathy, intelligence, and drive to meet                       that challenge."

• Paul Sutton, Pacific Lutheran University, Bellevue, WA
• Jeannine Rogel, retired Bellevue School District educator

                "I am a retired school district educator who taught in Bellevue for 47 years and                   had one of Joyce’s children as a student. I highly recommend Joyce Shui for                       the Bellevue School District Board of Directors. Joyce is deeply committed to                     bringing greater responsiveness to diversity in the Bellevue Public Schools.                         Additionally, she will bring a welcome sensibility and perspective to the work                     of the Bellevue School Board."

• Jessica Holloway, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator

                "Joyce is a warm, thoughtful, smart, hardworking candidate! I appreciate her                       support for ALL Bellevue students. As a parent and teacher, I want Joyce to be                   on our Board of Directors!"

• Patricia Gilbert, Monroe, Bellevue School District educator

​               "Joyce is a compassionate listener and understands the importance of hearing                    from multiple, diverse perspectives.  With Joyce on the BSD School Board, I                        trust that she will bring our community together, facilitating the open                                  communication that we need to heal and move forward.  I endorse Joyce Shui                    for BSD School Board for her commitment to serve our entire community." 

• Siena Traverso, Seattle, Bellevue School District educator
• Amelia Stern, Seattle, Bellevue School District educator
• Rachel Tochiki, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator
• Maya Stevens, Kirkland, Bellevue School District educator 

​                "Joyce Shui has equity and SEL at the forefront of her campaign, and that                           speaks to me as an elementary educator. She has my endorsement because                       these values support the diverse community needs in BSD! Vote Joyce onto                       the BSD school board!"

• Freedom Johnson, Renton, Bellevue School District educator

                "I am happy to endorse Joyce as a school board candidate. I believe she has                         the passion for equity and experience as a BIPOC parent in the district to                           understand the needs of families as well as educators and staff."

• Don Burress, Seattle, former Bellevue School District educator 

                "The students and staff in Bellevue School District are in desperate need of                          healing. The past year has been filled with trauma that we've had no space to                    address. New leadership is essential to allow our staff, our students, and our                      community to recover. Joyce Shui is the only candidate in this race that                              educators trust to make Bellevue a place where staff and students are truly                        cared for."

• Valorri Rabitoy, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator
• Lane Lopus, Seattle, Bellevue School District educator 
• Eve Chan, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator

                "I give my endorsement and fervent support to Joyce Shui as the viable                               candidate for Bellevue School District board director, for the position in                               district 3. I've had the honor of collaborating with Joyce on many occasions                       and can attest to her willingness to listen, understand, value, appreciate,                             support, and "carry stories forward". As a multilingual/cultural BIPOC myself, I                   value Joyce's lived experiences as a multilingual BIPOC and raising her children                   with the similar outstanding principles. Joyce provides the care and vision that                   we need to move our educators, students, families, and community members                     forward."

• Eric Huang, Issaquah, Bellevue School District educator
• Maggie Halela-Mosholder, Redmond, Bellevue School District school counselor

​                "I had an opportunity to listen to Joyce during one of our BEA Rep meetings. I                     believe her professional and life experiences make her a solid candidate for                       the  BSD Board, we need her voice!
                 There will be (and are) complex issues when we return to our buildings in the                     fall, Joyce can help support us with the healing process and bring a unique                         outlook that will move us toward being that amazing school district we are                       capable of being."

• Melinda Pederson, Bothell, Bellevue School District educator
• Morwenna Probert-Baker, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator

                "I believe Joyce is the best candidate because I believe she truly cares about                         the students, community, and staff."

• Tamara Truax, Shoreline, Bellevue School District educator

                "This past year and a half have been challenging for students, families,                                  educators, and staff in the BSD. The uncertainties, tensions, and erosion of                        trust over this period mean that we need to come together in true                                        partnership. Joyce Shui has the experience, strength, and compassion to                              move the healing forward to forge an equitable and ambitious district."

• Chelsea Kearns, Seattle, Bellevue School District counselor 
• Abigail Horsfall, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator

​                "Joyce has worked tirelessly to hear from all stakeholders. She has                                         demonstrated a commitment to our District's work toward equity and                                 inclusion, and truly understands what it will take for us to move forward                             collaboratively on behalf of ALL students so they may continue to learn and                       thrive as creators of their future world."

• Michelle Salgado, PhD, Bellevue, WA

​                "The community of students, families, and educators in Bellevue deserve to                          have a school community led by caring, ambitious, and equity minded                                  individuals such as Joyce Shui. Professionally and personally, Joyce has the                          experience and knowledge to support our school community and help to lead                    BSD toward excellence. I have worked in education for over twenty years as                      both a teacher and educational researcher. As a expert in the field of public                        education and a parent I fully endorse Joyce Shui and the platform that she is                    running on which is best suited to support all children, families, and educators                    in Bellevue School District."

• Nick Brakus, Bellevue, Bellevue School District educator, student, and alumni 
• Robyn Wells, Redmond, Bellevue School District educator
• Kirsten Heine, Bellevue, The Children's Studio
• Anita Damjanovic, Kirkland, Bellevue School District educator
• Jennifer Dorris, Seattle, Bellevue School District educator

INDIVIDUALS

• Knoll Lowney, Seattle WA

​          Tell Joyce her old roommate Knoll says go get em! 

• Audrey Jia, Boston, MA

                "This is Audrey from the Metro Boston, Massachusetts. I’ve known and met                          Joyce in the mid 1980s, when she was a student at Harvard University. I was                      was a new arrival refugee from Cambodia living in a relatively high risk                                community. Joyce was a student volunteer who came into my and my sister’s                    life just at the right time. We were not only struggling with learning a new                          language, but with new acculturation, assimilation, and prejudice and racism.                      Joyce was a god sent. She was a big part of our lives. She was not just a                              student volunteer, she was a big sister, she guided us through that tough                            time with sincere love, caring, and friendship. She had the best interest in our                    wellness. She took us out for social recreational activities along the Harvard                      yard and campus and the school community in Cambridge Massachusetts.                          After Harvard University she would continue to stay in contact with us, sent                      us letter. Both my sister and I were and are very inspired by her. We follow                          her path and love for education. My younger sister a graduated with a degree                    in Biochemistry who’ve done well, currently living in Germany- moving with                      her husband’s who hold a position as Deputy Chief Commander for the U.S                        government office, and I completely my graduate program in Clinical Social                        Work at Boston University and completed a Community Fellowship program                      at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Urban                      Study and Community Planning, as well as Clinical Certification training                              program at Boston College. Joyce has always have a big influence on my                            academic career and ambition. I am so proud to learned she is running for                          School Board with a Campaign Platform on Excellence, Equity, and Empathy.                      Joyce representing all of these and I believe she will be able to make a huge                        contribution to the board."

• Kierstin Swanson, Bellevue, WA, Bellevue School District Family

                "Joyce is a smart, caring individual who will listen deeply to understand the                         complex issues affecting our students and families. I'm thankful she felt called                   to run for school board and serve."

• Nethra Muralidharan, Kirkland, WA

​                "I am excited that Joyce Shui will be leading!"

• Ker Gibbs, San Francisco, CA

​                "I've known Joyce for over 30 years, and I can think of no better person to                           serve in this position. I wish her all the best."

• Jill Scott, Bellevue, WA
• Donald Smith, Bellevue, WA
• Reed Cundiff, Bellevue, WA
• Philip Bernstein, Bellevue, WA
• Cheryl Perazzoli, Redmond, WA
• David Thompson, Yarrow Point, WA
• Valerie Robinson, Bellevue, WA
• Orly Mandelbaum, Tel, Aviv, Israel

​                "I have the honor to work with Joyce for many years, in a very big,                                         multinational, High Tech company .
                 I believe Joyce is the best candidate for Bellevue School Board of Directors ,                       due to all her wonderful abilities-She is warm and smart, she also has the                           passion and equity, very professional and dedicated to every role she takes on                   herself, with very good interpersonal skills .
                 Joyce always supports with goodwill and has desire to improve & find solution                   to any problem or challenge, using also thinking "outside the box".
                 I strongly recommend Joyce and I'm sure she'll make a great contribution as                       always!"

• Susan Moore, Seattle, WA
• Ruthann Martin, Lake Forest Park, WA
• Carol Stromberg, Bellevue, WA
• Grace Ho, Austin, TX

                "I've known Joyce my entire life. She was my very first friend, and still is my                         smartest friend. I've always admired her intelligence, passion for education,                       and strength against adversity. Joyce is an excellent mother, always                                     advocating for her children's education. She has so much empathy, and I                             know she will work hard to advocate for equity and inclusion for all students.                     Joyce will do an amazing job for the Bellevue School District!"

• Kat Pipkin, Bellevue, WA
• Riza De Jesus, Seattle, WA
• Ruth Lipscomb, Bellevue, WA
• Sally Fouche, Bellevue, WA
• Linda Bookey, Bellevue, WA
• Gustavo Picon, Bellevue, WA

               "When we moved to the US 6 years ago, my employer gave me the freedom to                   choose where to live as long as it was in the continental US. I made a model                       with public data on many variables, including education, opportunities,                               diversity, and other essential factors for our children. And Bellevue was                               consistently among the top places. So we moved here, with three kids, one on                   each school level (NHE, Tyee, NHS). After two years, we decided to stay in the                   US and bought a house two blocks from our rental in Newport Hills. We made                   a massive sacrifice so our kids would stay in their schools.
                 I'm very concerned with what I'm seeing from some candidates. We are                               Hispanic immigrants and are worried that a candidate believes my children are                   intellectually disadvantaged due to their race. Joyce is a good option against                     that and a fantastic candidate with an impeccable background on her own.
                 We are not citizens, so we can't vote. But we are permanent residents now, so                   we can legally support and endorse Joyce Shui."

• Benjamin Weigand, Duvall, WA
• Raymond Nadolny, Pine Ridge, SD

​               "Joyce’s dedication and love of learning make her the ideal
                candidate to promote excellence in Bellevue schools. Thank you for                                      running!"

• Lian Zhou, Bellevue, Bellevue School District family
• Jeffrey You, Bellevue, Bellevue School District family
• Rene Casserilla, ​Nashville, TN
• Ruth Lipscomb, Bellevue, WA
• Kristen Casserilla, Nashville, TN
• Andrea Casserilla, Madison, AL
• Majken Ryherd, Seattle, WA

                 "I have known Joyce for over 20 years and she is exactly the voice we need in                    public service.  She is all in for equity and opportunity for all students and                          she  has the smarts and ability to work with people to achieve real progress.                      I strongly support Joyce and I hope you do too!"

• Cyrena Lee, San Leandro, CA
• Steve Mutkoski, Bellevue, WA
• Christopher Kelley, Edmonds, WA
• Kathy O'brien, Thorndale, PA
• Toby Inoue, Media, PA
• Matthew Genkin, Gladwyne, PA
• Crysta Parkinson, Broken Arrow, OK
• Ruby Pediangco, Edina, MN
• Jo Shui, Towaco, NJ

​                "I remember as a young child, taking a picture of my sister with a polaroid                           camera on the day that she ran back from the mailbox giddy with                                         anticipation.  She said "it's a thick envelope! that's a good sign!" Seconds later,                   we were on our back deck taking a picture of a glowing 17 year old who had                       just learned that Harvard accepted her! It is a fond childhood memory of mine                   taking the photo, feeling Joyce's excitement. As her little sister, I would be so                     proud to wear the Harvard t-shirts she would come to buy me over the years.                   Now, as a Mom of 4, as I think a lot of my own young kids' future education, I                   asked Joyce a few yrs ago, "Do you think every child has the ability to get                           straight As?" Could everyone have the potential to be "Harvard material." I                         clearly remember Joyce saying very thoughtfully, "Yes, I really do believe that.                   Not everyone would believe that, but it's about access and guiding these                             kids...It may be easier for some than others to get there, but I believe that                         every child can excel and get straight A's given the right tools." Inspiring, from                   my big sista!"

• Cathy Habib, Kirkland, WA
• Joslande Gracien, Kirkland, WA
• Renee Cogdell Lewis, Kirkland, WA
• Mary Nadolny, Lisle, IL
• Joan Nadolny, Crossville, TN
• Steve Cho, Mountlake Terrace, WA
• Sri P, Bellevue, WA

                "Joyce has excellent experience in the education field and has shown strong                        knowledge and incredible skills in this area. Her interaction with the children                      and families has always been with respect and integrity. She adheres to all                          the ethical guidelines and professional standards in whatever she does.                              Overall, she is highly competent in the education field.
                   I endorse Joyce's application without any reservations for Bellevue School                         Board. Thank you for the board giving this wonderful opportunity to Joyce.                       Can't wait for her involvement and success in the Bellevue School District."

• Amy Wolfteich, Bellevue, WA

​                "My husband and I met Joyce through Jing Mei Elementary, and we were                              impressed with her passion for enriching the lives of children through                                  language education and cultural programs with her Purple School. Our                                daughter has been a student at The Purple School for the last 7 years and has                    enjoyed a mix of classes in Mandarin, Spanish, and Japanese. Through Jing                          Mei projects over the years and especially when our girls participated in a                          coordinated dance ensemble for the school’s talent show, I witnessed Joyce’s                    natural ability to lead and inspire the girls to perform at their best. She is a                        force of nature!"

• Rhiannon Probert-Baker, Bellevue, WA, Bellevue School District alumni
• Rosella Tibig, San Francisco, CA
• Matthew Genkin, Gladwyne, PA
• Lin Yang, Bellevue, CA

                "Joyce is so kind and passionate about education. Her background is a perfect                     match for Bellevue district. I believe she will bring great dynamics and so                             much more to Bellevue."

• Jessica Su, San Mateo, CA
• Douglas Myers, Bellevue, CA

​                "I've known Joyce since 2003. We met as neighbors and became friends. From                     that first day, Joyce impressed me with her pleasant demeanor, obvious                               intelligence, drive, passion for education, wit and humor. She strives for the                       best, never rests when there's remove for improvement. Joyce is the perfect                       candidate for the Bellevue School Board."

• Karne Helgason, Seattle, WA
• Allison Howes, Bellevue, WA
• Scott Islmi, Bethel, CT
• Amy Acher, Seattle, WA
• June Huynh, West Chester, PA
• Abby Kozyra, Seattle, WA
• Mark Voigts, Seattle, WA
• Eleanor Hamburger, Seattle, WA
• Rexanne Gibson, Bellevue, WA
• Tina Nguyen, Bellevue, WA
• Kathleen Friedman, 41st District Democratic Precinct Officer, Bellevue, WA

                "She believes in equity and excellence in our schools."

• Joe Cunningham, Shoreline, WA
• Ruth Raskind, Bellevue, WA
• Paul Charbonneau, Renton School District Volunteer, Board Member at NAMI Eastside, Newcastle, WA

​                "As someone who works in youth mental health, Joyce is the voice we need on                   school board for the best outcomes for our kids!"

• Wen Cui, Bellevue, WA
• Camille Goleb, Pittsburgh, PA

                "Joyce is a fierce advocate for equity and justice across all demographics and                       consistently wows me with her dedication and energy. I have no doubt that                       she will bring that same strength to any elected position, and that her                                 constituents will be better for having her around." 

• Gail Craddock, Yarrow Point, WA
• Laurie Wick, Bellevue, WA
• Christopher Fong, Bellevue, WA
• Brian Endter, Seattle, WA
• Kevin Wallace, Bellevue, WA
• Nancy Bent, Bellevue, WA
• Chris and Jenn Munson, Bellevue, WA
• Liam Lavery, Seattle, WA
• Amy Giddens, Bellevue, WA
• Mary Yuhas, Bellevue, WA
• Margaret van Swelm, Bellevue, WA
• Jeff Turner, Seattle, WA
• Leslie Geller, Bellevue, WA
• Randy Grein, Bellevue, WA, Bellevue School District family

​                "Joyce has the good sense to guide the BSD in a much needed direction - to                       focus on education, safety and students and avoid divisive political theater.                       My children, long grown have been through the Bellevue School District, bad                     times and good, and better times are coming. Joyce is the only choice for this                   position!"

• Hanna Floss, Bellevue, WA

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