Delta Board Members 2007-08
Board Members can be contacted through the Delta High School office, 477-5212.
» Kit Anderton, Board
President
»
Norman Lezin, Founder
»
Ceil Cirillo
» Felix Robles
» Karen Watson
» Phil Furniss
» Jeremy Lezin
» Other Board Members
Norman Lezin, Founder
Along with caring colleagues and friends, educating at-risk
youth has always been the dream of the Delta founder, Norman Lezin.
As former mayor of Santa Cruz, Mr. Lezin became acutely aware of
the growing problems facing the youth of Santa Cruz County. nowing
if someone did not take responsibility for providing options for
teens dropping out of school, the quality of life of community at
large was in jeopardy.
Mr. Lezin was CEO of Salz Leather, a successful
tannery, for more than 50 years. Because of his outstanding reputation
as a business leader, Mr. Lezin was elected to the Santa Cruz City
Council and later was elected and served as Mayor of Santa Cruz.
Mr. Lezin has an extensive history of social action serving as Chairman
of the Port District for thirteen years. Among many commendable
appointments, Mr. Lezin was chosen by Governor Pat Brown to lead
the coalition setting fair wages and working conditions for women
and children in the State of California. Mr. Lezin brings to Delta
his unique vision and experience, sharing with Delta students hope
for their futures, inspiring them to success.
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Ceil Cirillo
Ms. Cirillo is the Executive Director of the Redevelopment
Agency for the City of Santa Cruz and was hired in 1990 to assist
in the rebuilding of the City's downtown following the Loma Prieta
Earthquake. She is responsible for all facets of the Redevelopment
Agency's activities, directly supervises all staff members, and
works directly with the City Council and City Manager to implement
the City's Redevelopment Plans. Ms. Cirillo brought the downtown
area back from destruction following the earthquake of 1989, leading
the downtown's redevelopment to its current status as an award-winning
redevelopment project as a thriving commercial and entertainment
district. Prior to 1990, she was Director of Redevelopment for the
City of Signal Hill, Vice-President of Houk Development Company,
and Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Pasadena.
Ms. Cirillo holds a degree in Business Administration
Management from the University of the Redlands. In addition to serving
on the Delta Board of Directors, she serves on boards including
the California Redevelopment Association (past President, 1999),
the California Housing Consortium, the Santa Cruz Technology Alliance,
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, and Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
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Felix Robles
Felix Robles is a college dean with
deep ties to the K-12 community. In his position as division dean
of business, English and language arts at Cabrillo College, he has
a history of service to students. Mr. Robles has spent 32 years
in education and education administration, with seven years as a
K-12 trustee for Santa Cruz City Schools. In addition to his work
in education, Mr. Robles has been a board member with the Cabrillo
Music Festival, the Santa Cruz County Symphony, and an art museum.
He is past president of the Santa Cruz County Cultural Council and
the Central Coast Counties Development Corporation. Mr. Robles’
impact is felt throughout Delta as he participates in supporting
Delta students as they transition to Cabrillo College, offering
students a glimpse into their possibilities that exist for their
own futures. He holds a B. A. in Spanish/French Language and Literature
and an M.A. in Spanish Literature, both from San Jose State University.
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Karen Watson
Karen Watson is a conceptual artist who brings complete
commitment to the goals and students of Delta. Currently general
partner of Greenhorn Creek Investments, Ms. Watson has owned and
operated successful California businesses, including Labyrinth Film
and Video Production, for the past 25 years. She has brought eclectic
experience and artistic influence to organizations such as the Santa
Cruz Historical Trust Board and the University of California Santa
Cruz Friends of the Arts Board, on which she served as vice president.
Her many public presentations include the full-length film documentary,
“Mary Paadox and Grace,” which was featured at the San
Jose Cinequest Film Festival. She has participated in artistic education
programs at the Rockport Film School, Andersen Ranch, and the Santa
Fe Photography Workshop.
Ms. Watson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from
the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She has participated
in graduate programs in film, photography and fine arts at UCSC,
the Rockport Film School, Andersen Ranch Arts Center, and Santa
Fe Workshops.
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Phil Furniss
Mr.
Furniss is an engineer, with 22 years of experience for Pacific
Gas and Electric in Santa Cruz. As a community business leader Mr.
Furniss became involved with Delta School in 1993 because he was
deeply interested in providing opportunities for high-quality education
and sustained employment for at-risk youth of Santa Cruz County.
Mr. Furniss has a history of serving the community
by serving on other non-profit boards and holding the office Vice
President of Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary for 4 years and serving
on the board for of Santa Cruz Gymnastics for 3 years. Phil coaches
the Aptos Blackouts, a competitive girl’s soccer team.
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Other Board members
include:
Manuel Osorio
Alan Pagano
Claudia Parrish, Alumni Parent Representative
Sandie Williams, Secretary, Alumni Parent Representative
Jerry Souza, Parent Representative
Board Attendees:
Keith McKenzie
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