VanithaDaniel
Candidate for LUSD Board of Trustees, Area 4.
Get to know V. Daniel
Aboutme.
I was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and earned my Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Madras. In 2001, after getting married, I moved to the United States, where my husband and I have been blessed with two children.
Education has always been my passion. I have been tutoring students for two decades, spent ten years running my own tutoring center, Smartling Learning Center, as a woman entrepreneur, and served as a substitute teacher in LUSD from 2017 to 2019. I am also a strong advocate for the mental and physical wellness of students, which inspired me to pursue my Master's in High School Counseling.
Long before joining the board, education and service were already at the center of my life. I organized community events like the Smartling Spelling Bee and Holly Jolly Christmas, mentored students on the Youth Tribune Newspaper while raising funds for foster children, and offered free tutoring to foster kids during COVID.
I served as MHHS PTSA President in 2017, coached Math Olympiad and Science Bowl, and volunteered as a judge for Speech and Debate, DECA, and Nazarene Bible Quizzing. As a parent, I cheered on and volunteered with the MHHS Orchestra and Choir, Girls Water Polo, and Boys Varsity Volleyball. Each of these experiences showed me how much our students can achieve when families, educators, and the community work together.
It has been a privilege to serve LUSD. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 3, 2026. Together, let's continue building strong and safe schools for every student.
Community always believes in Trustee Daniel.
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Five years, one direction.
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Supporting the community.
Youth Tribune Newspaper
Recognizing student reportersCommittees served.
District English Learners Advisory Committee
Brings English Learner families together to advise the district on programs and services for students learning English. She works to make sure those families have a real voice in the decisions that shape their children’s education.
Policy Committee
Reviews and updates the board policies that guide how the district runs day to day. Her focus there is keeping policies clear, fair and centered on students.
Wellness Committee
Supports the health and well-being of students and staff, from physical activity to mental health. It reflects one of her strongest passions: caring for the whole student.
What comes next.
Academic excellence and future readiness
Keep student achievement rising and make sure every graduate is ready for college, a career and life after high school.
Mental health awareness
Mental health awareness is essential. Students and staff should know where to find support and feel comfortable asking for help early.
Student and athletic excellence
Support students in the classroom, the arts and on the field, so every student has a chance to grow, compete and be proud.
Safe and supported schools
Maintain safe, healthy and inclusive schools, and stay a voice for students, staff and the Mountain House community.