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SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

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  • Board of Directors Member, The Friendly Center

  • Board Member, El Modena HS Foundation

  • Special Council, City of Irvine, Immigration Assistance

  • Recipient of 2021 Orange Unified Council of PTA Service Award

  • Recipient of 2018 Golden Oak Award from CA PTA for service to children and the community

  • Recipient of 2022 Orange Public Library Foundation Legacy Award on behalf of CARE 

  • Former Commissioner, City of Anaheim, Sister City Commission

  • Mentor, Rotary Mentor Meals Program for at-promise youth

  • PTA - multiple executive board and chair positions

  • Former Mock Trial Coach, Constitutional Rights Foundation

  • Former Charter Board President, Santiago Middle School

  • Former Officer, Title VI Native American Program

  • Member, El Modena Alumni Association

MEET TRUSTEE KRIS ERICKSON

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I've called Orange Unified home for 50 years. I walked the halls of El Modena High, and thanks to OUSD teachers who believed in me and worked with my parents, I went on to graduate from UC Irvine - the first in my family to do so - and earn my law degree.

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My husband, Kurt, and I have been married for 30 years, and we've had the joy of raising our daughters right here in the community we've always loved. When it came time to choose schools for our own children, we proudly chose OUSD again, a choice that came with a promise: to give back, show up, and make the classroom experience better for every child in our district.

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Public education made a difference in my life, and I believe in its power to make our community stronger.

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As a working mom running my own law practice, I made time to volunteer at school. When I noticed that many local schools hadn't been upgraded since my husband and I were students, I joined with other parents to fight for better conditions. I co-founded and chaired C.A.R.E., the grassroots organization that got Measure S passed, the investment our high school students now enjoy in the form of beautiful, modern classrooms.

 

For that effort and other service, I was honored to receive the Golden Oak Service Award, the California PTA's highest recognition for service to children and community.

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In 2018, I ran for school board and was grateful for the community's enthusiastic support. I was reelected in 2022 with that same strong support. Since joining the board, I've honored my pledge to enhance student performance and support, increase transparency, improve communication, and provide strong fiscal stewardship, ensuring district funds go where they have the greatest impact.

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I believe deeply in the power of public education because I've lived it, my children have lived it, and I see its impact in our community every day. It's a privilege to serve our district, and I look forward to continuing this work in service to our students, families, and staff - helping every child reach their full potential.

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