# Promise kept: The journey of Dr. Stefan Bean

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Podcast: [Informed Dissent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/informed-dissent-4148700)
Published: 2026-04-13T13:27:51+00:00
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## Resource

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – In 2020, Dr. Bean's wife, Janet, passed away from cancer. Before she passed, she asked Dr. Bean to take care of the kids. As part of his promise to his wife, Dr. Bean vowed to continue their pursuit of selflessness by serving and protecting the students and families of California. It is why he has entered the race for OC Superintendent of Schools...

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