Candidate Category: School Board

Rebecca Zapien has lived in Arizona for over 25 years. She is a third-generation teacher, parent and community organizer. She

Amanda Steele is an engaged member of the community; working and advocating for those within this district. She has deep

Karen McClelland has lived in Sedona since1987 and her son went through the Sedona Oak Creek School District and  graduated

Lillian was born in Argentina and moved to Chicago in 1963. Lillian married Alan in 1973 and they have four

Sophia is a first-generation American, a bilingual activist, and a strong enduring mother of two school-aged children.  Sophia is an

Simir Rand was born in Tucson, Arizona. The youngest of three siblings, she attended Tolson Elementary, Maxwell Jr High, Cholla

Erika De La Rosa is a dedicated public servant with strong roots in Phoenix Elementary School District. After her family

Marcie Hutchinson joined the Governing Board in January 2019. Marcie and her husband, Mike, have lived in Mesa for 39

Abbie is a proud mom of three students in Marana public schools and a Customer Solutions Engineer for Say Health.

Kelli Butler is an Arizona native with deep roots in the community. She grew up in Scottsdale, attended public schools,

Carmen Trujillo is a working-class mother, lifelong Phoenician, and community advocate. She grew up in Phoenix’s Garfield neighborhood where her

Kathryn has been an active leader in the Marana community for 20 years. She has served as the PTF Vice

Jennifer Hernandez Rita is an activist and organizer with Poder in Action. A child of immigrant parents who crossed borders

Laura Metcalfe is an educator with a strong CTE background who previously taught at East Valley Institute of Technology. She

Triné (pronounced Trina) is a parent and professional who knows how to create effective educational models and to prepare students

Katie Gipson-McLean was born, raised, and resides in East Phoenix. She is a third generation Arizonan, and daughter of two

Signa is a proven business leader, a US Army veteran, and a proud mother and grandmother. A native of Phoenix

Dr. Ashley Hodge was raised in South Phoenix, with her parents and two younger sisters and is a third generation

My name is Ceyshe (say-sha) Napa. I am of the Water Flows Together People. Born for the Red Running Into

Mary Gaudio was born in west Phoenix, the youngest of four children, raised by a disabled, widowed mother. She graduated

Tamillia is a wife and mother who has lived in Arizona for 12 years. She proudly identifies as part of

Patti Serrano is a lifelong Arizonan born of immigrant parents with a strong community upbringing. Throughout school, Patti was continually

Naketa is a fierce advocate and protector for those who have been underrepresented. Her approach to policy is rooted in

Patti Serrano is a lifelong Arizonan born of immigrant parents with a strong community upbringing. Throughout school, Patti was continually inspired by passionate Teachers, particularly one who exemplified a life of community building.