David Gordon

Living in Arizona since his family moved to Tempe from New York in 1982, David Gordon has three degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Phoenix in History, Political Science, and Secondary School Administration. A highly qualified Social Studies instructor and Certified School Principal, Mr. Gordon owned his own charter school, Grand Canyon College Preparatory Academy from 1997-2016. The school served students in grades 6-12 in the East Valley of Maricopa County. Many of the graduates of GCP earned college credit for free while still attending high school, some completing the first year of college before graduating. Among the speakers at the school's graduations were noted figures in Arizona Politics like Harry Mitchell, David Schweikert, Juan Mendes, Andrew Sherwood, and John Huppenthal. Mr. Gordon also participated in the revisions of the Arizona History and Social Studies standards. In January 2017, Mr. Gordon started the political blog Twenty-First Century Progressive Bull Moose. It has a global following and routinely comments on the political events of the day. Mr. Gordon also helps administer the Facebook page Living Blue in Arizona. He is also a science fiction writer and has just completed two series. The first one, Jigsaw: Beginnings, Warheads, and Full Circle. All are available on Amazon. The second Jigsaw Series: History's Forgotten: Parts One, Two, and Three are also out on Amazon. The seventh book, Jigsaw: Powder Keg should be released in November 2023. Mr. Gordon is very happy to be asked to join the Blog for Arizona team and hopes to spread the progressive word to make Arizona a better place for everyone.

Jeff Fortney feels Educators should be on the Cave Creek School Board

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Jeff Fortney would like to bring an educator’s perspective to the Cave Creek School Board. A Cave Creek resident for 20 years., Mr. Fortney, an experienced Special Education instructor, and two other school board candidates want to reconnect the school board to the community and foster a collaborative relationship where all education stakeholders have a … Read more

Allison Ewers believes “An Educated Society makes Democracy Stronger”

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In Allison Ewers vision for the Tempe Elementary District, no child should be denied: A quality education The supplies needed for success. Food to sustain themselves. An atmosphere conducive to learning and social and mental development. Furthermore, teachers, education leaders, and staff should be: Properly compensated. Well respected. Provided the tools needed to succeed with … Read more