CITY CLERK
FEB 17 2026
CITY OF CONFIDENTIAL
Fremont CITY OF FREMONT
Board and Commission Application
Board or Commission you wish to serve on: _Fremont Art Commission (Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire) Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Personal Information:
Mr. Mrs. Ms. X
Name: Schlobohm Antoinette
Last First
Home Address: _Fremont_ CA
City State Zip
Home Telephone: Work Telephone: _Same_
E-mail: Fax:_ NA_
Resident of the City of Fremont:37. years
Demographic Information:
Ethnicity:
• American Indian or Alaskan Native • Chinese
• Black or African American X White
• Afghan • Vietnamese
• Mexican • Filipino
• Indian • Pakistani
• Other Asian origin: (write-in optional)
• Other African origin: (write-in optional)
• Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: (write-in optional) Gender:
• Male • Prefer to self-identify
X Female • Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken: _English.
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission:
I wish to serve as a member of the Fremont Art Commission as I want the City of Fremont to be seen and known as a center for the arts and innovations hub! -1-
What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission:
I am a retired teacher; having taught 31 years in Fremont Unified School District. I began my career as a Fremont Adult School Art teacher, taught sixth grade for 19 years at Ardenwood School where I had a classroom MakerSpace for my last 8 years before wrapping up the last two years of my career as Sixth Grade Math & Science Chair at Thornton Middle School where I helped lead the Innovations teachers.
Employment/Volunteer Information:
Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.
Organization: Scouting America/Boy Scouts ot America Dates: ~2004-Present Location: Mission Peak District & Golden Gate Bay Area Council Position(s): Merit Badge Counselor, Adult Trainer, Adult Leader; Cub Scout Day Camp STEM Station Lead
Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
2025 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
2022 BSA Mission Peak District Award of Merit
2009 BSA Mission Peak District Plaque for "Service to Youth" 2004 BSA Mission Peak District Certificate
Organization: National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Dates: 2011 - 2020 Location: Multiple Sites including San Francisco & Washington DC Position(s):
2015-18 NSTA International Advisory Board (Chair 2016-17) 2016-17 NSTA Annual Conference NGSS Strand Leader
2016-17 NSTA Annual Conference Planning Committee for LA National Conference 2012-20 NSTA Regional & National Conference Registration Team Volunteer 2011 NSTA SF Annual Conference Team Field Trips Coordinator Responsibilities/Accomplishments: Listed above
Organization: Science Olympiad Coach Dates: ~2009-2025
Location: Ardenwood Elementary School & Thornton Middle School Position(s): Head Coach Responsibilities/accomplishments: Led 3 teams of 15 students through 25 different competition categories; provided support and resources for student olympians; coordinated community and parent volunteers to aid in educating olympians; wrote grants to support team needs, etc.
Organization: Ardenwood STEMgirls (a Girls Who Code) Club Dates: ~2016-2025 Location: Ardenwood Elementary School & Thornton Middle School Position(s):
Responsibilities/accomplishments: Facilitated middle school students (ages 11-14) to learn to code; provided support and resources for student community projects; coordinated community and parent volunteers to aid in educating STEMgirls; wrote grants to support club needs, etc.
Organization: Ardenwood Math Olympiad Dates: ~2010-2023 Location: Ardenwood Elementary School Position(s): Club Facilitator/Coach/Advisor Responsibilities/accomplishments: Coordinated community and parent volunteers to coach math olympians (up to 143 students a year) in learning math to compete in multiple competitions including Math Olympiad, MathLeague.org, MathLeague.com, CA Mathematics League (CAML), AMC8 & AMC10, Noetic Learning, Kangaroo Math, etc.
Community Activities that you have been involved with (feel free to attach separate pages):
Resource Area for Teaching Education Council Member 2022-Present Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates VEX Robotics Club/LOTUS Engineering Club Advisor 2022-23 Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates -2-
Special awards or recognitions you have received:
Fremont Council PTA Outstanding Teacher 2025
Thornton Middle School PTA Golden Oak Award 2025
Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) Bay Area STEAM Teacher of the Year 2023 PTA Founders' Day Outstanding Educator 2019-2023
Education Information:
CSU East Bay, MS in Education Leadership & Prelim Admin Credential, Ed 2011 Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
National University, MS in Ed - Cross-Cultural Tchng & Clear CA Credential, Ed 2004 Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
Additional Information (Please provide any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)
MIT Professional Education Certification in Leadership & Innovation Sept 2024 UC Berkeley Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Foundations Certification Nov 2023 Apple Learning Coach Certification Oct 2023
National Institute for STEM Education - National STEM Credential June 2022 National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Sci, NBPTS (Renewal) Dec 2021 National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Science, NBPTS Nov 2010 2018 The Tech Museum Jacob's Institute of Innovation - Project Invent Participant 2017 The Tech Museum Jacob's Institute of Innovation Participant 2016 San Francisco MakerBot Make-A-Thon Winner
2014 Invent-a-Bot Lego Robotics Challenge Judge
2012 & 2013 Disney Planet Challenge Judge
Civic service is a privilege and responsibility of interested, qualified, sincere citizens. The value and importance of wide participation of a large number of citizens cannot be measured. Your interest in serving on a board or commission of the City of Fremont is greatly appreciated.
General Information: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year. If you would like additional information, please call the City Clerk's Office, at (510) 2844060.
Please sign and date your application and submit to the Office of the City Clerk.
Thank you.
Antoinelli cheethem
Is/Antoinette Schlobohm, M.Ed., NBCT, NCST February 8, 2026 Signature Date
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