Dr. Wanda Kolomyjec has been a dedicated educator for close to 20 years. An Ahwatukee resident with her family for almost 26 years, Dr. Kolomyjec has been a high school science instructor, a university professor of Justice Studies and Professional Development, and a site-based council member at her children’s schools in the Kyrene School District. … Read more
Lindsey McCaleb is one of several candidates campaigning for one of four seats on the Creighton School Board in November 2020. Running on a promise to work collaboratively with other board members for the welfare of children and the community, Ms. McCaleb wants to work to reduce educational inequities (especially in technology,) increase school funding … Read more
It is always advantageous to have actual educators on local school boards along with other community stakeholders. Michelle Fahy, an educator with 36 years of experience, is looking to continue her service on the Kyrene Elementary School Board, First elected to the board in 2016, Ms. Fahy is a strong advocate for public education … Read more
With the revelation that the state may have as much as a $1.1 billion budget deficit over the next two years (as well as a reduction in sales tax revenue,) the worry that vital programs that help our most vulnerable, including children, would be on the chopping block if legislators enacted, like in the foolhardy … Read more
There are 1800 classrooms in the state of Arizona that do not have a qualified instructor leading children in the lessons of the day. Classroom sizes are high. The average counselor to student ratio is 905 to 1. School Buildings are crumbling and in need of repair or replacement. Arizona Schools have not been fully … Read more