Glendale Teachers Association Endorses Dr. Edit Khachatryan for Glendale Community College Board of Trustees Area 2

GLENDALE, CA — Today, Dr. Edit Khachatryan announced the endorsement of the Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) in her campaign for Glendale Community College Board of Trustees (Area 2).

“Educators are the foundation of student success and the heart of our community,” said Edit Khachatryan. “As a trustee, I will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to uphold academic excellence, strengthen shared governance, and keep Glendale Community College accessible and affordable for every student. I’m truly honored to have the support of the Glendale Teachers Association.”

The endorsement highlights the strong support of local educators dedicated to academic excellence and the strength of public institutions. In announcing its endorsements for the upcoming municipal elections, the Glendale Teachers Association praised candidates who demonstrate transparency, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to policies that uplift working families. The union emphasized the importance of accountable leadership, robust public institutions, and good-paying union jobs that support both educators and the broader community.

“Dr. Khachatryan is a dedicated advocate for students, educators, and our broader community,” said Taline Arsenian, President of the Glendale Teachers Association. “Her dedication to educational excellence and her genuine commitment to working together with all stakeholders, including educators, make her exceptionally well-qualified to serve. On behalf of the Glendale Teachers Association, I wholeheartedly support her candidacy and am confident she will be a thoughtful, collaborative trustee who prioritizes student success and supports the faculty and staff who make that success possible.”

Dr. Edit Khachatryan is an educator, researcher, and community advocate running for the Glendale Community College Board of Trustees, Area 2. She believes effective leadership means listening closely, using data and lived experience to guide decisions, and staying deeply connected to the community, ensuring the college delivers for students, families, and Glendale. She entered the race with endorsements from four current members of the Glendale Community College Board of Trustees: Dr. Sevan Benlian, Dr. Armine Hacopian, Yvette Vartanian Davis, and Ann Ransford. She has since received the endorsement of the Glendale College Guild and the East Area Progressive Democrats.