Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree: Mother-Son Duo Serving on Local Education Boards

Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree: Mother-Son Duo Serving on Local Education Boards
Orange County Board of Education Trustee Tim Shaw and his mother Karen Shaw, the president of the Lowell Joint Unified School Board. Courtesy of Tim Shaw
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When Orange County Board of Education Trustee Tim Shaw was appointed board president on July 5, he became the second person in his family to hold such a position—joining his mother, Karen Shaw, who is currently the president of the Lowell Joint Unified School Board, which serves the Whittier and La Habra areas.

The Shaw family, who describe themselves as La Habra natives, have spent the past several decades in service to their community in various positions.

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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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