Dr. Matthew A. Metcalf
for Ventura Unified School Board – Area 4
Bringing People Together, Putting Students First
Dr. Matthew Metcalf is a man of action and a man of the people.
Of the candidates for Area 4, Matt will be the most transparent and accessible to our community.
While others reach out to politicians, Matt reaches out to you.
GIVE STUDENTS CAREER PATHWAYS
MAKE CLASSROOMS SMALLER FOR TEACHERS
IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND SPECIAL ED
My name is Matt Metcalf and I have lived in Ventura my entire life. I take great pride in serving the community that raised me. I am running for Ventura Unified School Board because our schools need steady, student-centered leadership and responsible governance — not business as usual, and not unnecessary political noise.
My campaign is built on three priorities: Special Education and Mental Health Reform, Career Pathways for Students, and Ethical Fiscal Management.
As a college professor of social work, adolescent and family psychotherapist, and parent, I have spent my career working at the intersection of learning, mental health, and families. I believe schools work best when students feel supported, teachers and paraeducators are valued, and families have a school board that is transparent, accessible, and accountable.