Governing Board Members
Current Governing Board Members
Current Governing Board Members
School governing boards are an important part of their communities, making decisions that affect schools, leaders, teachers, students, and their parents. As advocates for the students, they set the direction for the district, establish the structure to ensure all students are served, provide support and, ensure accountability.
Find a list of current governing board members, as of the publishing date here:
CURRENT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
2023 Governing Board Ceremonies
![Leilani Bowers, Balsz Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1654206822101-RUD9GYC2F61JIA9WXD1K/FS_qq2hVUAAmZ_Z.jpeg)
Leilani Bowers, Balsz Elementary School District
![Amber McAffee, District 7, East Valley Institute of Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1648064623419-WVBSVIL2YKO5JF8LOMUL/EVIT+-+Governing+Board+Swearing+In-4.jpg)
Amber McAffee, District 7, East Valley Institute of Technology
![Michael Laney, Paradise Valley Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1644258340561-2271WR3VTGMZ1FL2HX2J/IMG_7115.jpeg)
Michael Laney, Paradise Valley Unified School District
![Lindsey Fortkamp, Morristown Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1644258277552-PSLAQFMYMI5NREVBREAH/IMG_6913.jpeg)
Lindsey Fortkamp, Morristown Elementary School District
![Steven Overstreet, Paloma Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058420835-XSPLWMCIDSQDJS6L8F3Q/Steven+Overstreet+Paloma+El+Dis.jpg)
Steven Overstreet, Paloma Elementary School District
![Dr. Dennis Dowling, Litchfield Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058347751-HT4CLJVG9HKIR9RQH394/Dennis+Dowling-+Litchfield+ESD-2.jpg)
Dr. Dennis Dowling, Litchfield Elementary School District
![Hector Banda, Wilson Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058236453-7RU6UZ727JXG8MAH30X8/Hector+Banda+-+Wilson+ESD-1.jpg)
Hector Banda, Wilson Elementary School District
![Bryan Parks, Liberty Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058163853-YTYCV7RL24562COA76JP/Bryan+Parks-Liberty+School+District-3.jpg)
Bryan Parks, Liberty Elementary School District
![Tee Lambert, Washington Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1632249624454-79UUVI4GENU5JE5VI7X3/Washington+Elementary+School+District+-+Tee+Lambert-4.jpg)
Tee Lambert, Washington Elementary School District
![William Parker, Gilbert Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1628617897119-T5YI515DLBWL4CVMFT5Z/Gilbert+Board+.jpeg)
William Parker, Gilbert Unified School District
![Francisca Nevarez, Gila Bend Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623772338691-EGT1CRWM22N43WBRELLH/Francisca+Navarez-1.jpeg)
Francisca Nevarez, Gila Bend Unified School District
![Karen Kinney, Mobile Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363180632-E7JNPEJSVG3RONM4PFX8/IMG_3329.jpeg)
Karen Kinney, Mobile Elementary School District
![Christina Eichelkraut, Balsz Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363586241-9ITRGX2SOVFEAAPDZE2C/Balsz+Governing+Board-2.jpeg)
Christina Eichelkraut, Balsz Elementary School District
![Ryan Senters, Laveen Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363852637-ZE403VZ1OKWW0XD99CFA/Laveen+School+Board-1.jpeg)
Ryan Senters, Laveen Elementary School District
![Dr. Tara Armstead, Litchfield Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363856879-22WTV5U65ECOMYL96G5E/Dr.+Tara+Armstead-+Litchfield+El+School+District-2.jpg)
Dr. Tara Armstead, Litchfield Elementary School District
![Kimberly Moran, Litchfield Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1519172962863-BZTOPMYF9YZVIKR7Q9I2/_DSC0392.jpg)
Kimberly Moran, Litchfield Elementary School District
![Augustine Bartning, Maricopa County Community College District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1517261595379-I399ZFXX35GWSXAY6PWW/Swearing+In_Augustine+Bartning+%287+of+8%29.jpg)
Augustine Bartning, Maricopa County Community College District
![Mark Aguire, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1513889979351-9MQCSEP7UD4EPA1ICMOT/Swearing+In_Mark+Aguire+%281+of+2%29.jpg)
Mark Aguire, Liberty Elementary District
Mark Aguire, Liberty Elementary District
![Connie Krogulicki-Crowley, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1513889971730-SO62LAA07V6XT4WDUTE5/Swearing+In_Connie+Krogulicki-Crowley+%283+of+3%29.jpg)
Connie Krogulicki-Crowley, Liberty Elementary District
![Yolanda Lopez-Bearden, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1512423664652-FIO3TAO04M1C0R7Z4MSO/YolandaLopez-Bearden5.jpeg)
Yolanda Lopez-Bearden, Liberty Elementary District
![Kathy McNamara, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1497805721122-PSODQB4U8AJJFD0PFW26/KathyMcNamara-2.jpg)
Kathy McNamara, Liberty Elementary District
![Tanairi Ochoa-Martinez, Alhambra Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233189574-FQFMDTE2CD8MUP9WF53B/Ochoa-Martinez_Tanairi_04.jpg)
Tanairi Ochoa-Martinez, Alhambra Elementary District
Ann Elizabeth Ordway, Deer Valley Unified District
![Curtis Nelson, Littleton Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1498081233140-37EIOSURDRMG0TWYWGSI/image1%2B%282%29+2.jpg)
Curtis Nelson, Littleton Elementary District
Stacy Marchelli, Union Elementary District
![Ylenia Aguilar, Osborn Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232781659-OGF6YJXRBLJDIRGPQAXU/Aguilar_Ylenia_05.jpg)
Ylenia Aguilar, Osborn Elementary District
![Rosa Amelia Avila, Roosevelt Elementary](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232808329-NIT3PLS0CFZMCB23ARVI/Avila_Amelia+Rosa_03.jpg)
Rosa Amelia Avila, Roosevelt Elementary
![Monica Ceja Martinez, New Peoria Unified District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232855011-K8ZGWQNTTM8IQZOQIWE4/Ceja+Martinez_Monica_03.jpg)
Monica Ceja Martinez, New Peoria Unified District
![Gina DeCoste, Agua Fria Union High School](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232881371-JWCX2I13OZE4DPZ8H1V7/DeCoste_Gina_02.jpg)
Gina DeCoste, Agua Fria Union High School
![Jean Gray, Litchfield Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232976663-B2UP7RHXH12F2TEUP3OF/Gray_Jean_01.jpg)
Jean Gray, Litchfield Elementary District
![Berdetta Hodge, Tempe Union High School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233007122-FJHM23EO61IUKBKST1UU/Hodge_Berdetta_02.jpg)
Berdetta Hodge, Tempe Union High School District
![Patty Kennedy and Patti Jo Hussey, Glendale Union High School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233033469-V4NR9QSLZS8RHRY654FA/Hussey_PattiJo_02.jpg)
Patty Kennedy and Patti Jo Hussey, Glendale Union High School District
![Gail Knight and D. B. White, Balsz Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233097293-345GCD9G473EPIELXRPZ/Knight_Gail_02.jpg)
Gail Knight and D. B. White, Balsz Elementary District
![David Lane, East Valley Institute of Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233102642-T8S07KQD86CRL5MNDCHB/Lane_David_01.jpg)
David Lane, East Valley Institute of Technology
![Harry Mitchell, East Valley Institute of Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233132724-1FZ0LPGXL0K3QYBQCEQC/Mitchell_Harry_02.jpg)
Harry Mitchell, East Valley Institute of Technology
![Amy Nooden, Avondale Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233156723-L6F3LXR097PMLL7C600D/Nooden_Amy_02.jpg)
Amy Nooden, Avondale Elementary District
![Patty Kennedy and Andrew Pulcipher, Glendale Union High School](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233235582-PNN6KXPB2PB8E7O7DXST/Pulcipher_Andrew_02.jpg)
Patty Kennedy and Andrew Pulcipher, Glendale Union High School
![Andrew Pulcipher, Glendale Union High School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233243610-OYZWATCJ2CNQMYX9TNWK/Pulcipher_Andrew_03.jpg)
Andrew Pulcipher, Glendale Union High School District
![Megan Griego, Avondale Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1498592596208-5M2MV3YWH9FDSKW7YLRB/Griego_Megan_03.jpg)
Megan Griego, Avondale Elementary District
![Rick Thornock, Higley Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1510102394039-JHARXTD00NHO645V2XSE/RickThornock_SwearingIn_11-7-17-1.jpg)
Rick Thornock, Higley Unified School District
![Elizabeth Smith, Gila Bend School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1550171110928-R45P7AFZ2SSZJIVMWND8/IMG_0089.jpg)
Elizabeth Smith, Gila Bend School District
![Juan Ramirez, West-MEC](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636564792360-EOA3AX3P7RJWWZ2M94L3/Juan+Ramirez+-+West+MEC-2.jpg)
Juan Ramirez, West-MEC
![Leilani Bowers, Balsz Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1654206822101-RUD9GYC2F61JIA9WXD1K/FS_qq2hVUAAmZ_Z.jpeg)
![Amber McAffee, District 7, East Valley Institute of Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1648064623419-WVBSVIL2YKO5JF8LOMUL/EVIT+-+Governing+Board+Swearing+In-4.jpg)
![Michael Laney, Paradise Valley Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1644258340561-2271WR3VTGMZ1FL2HX2J/IMG_7115.jpeg)
![Lindsey Fortkamp, Morristown Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1644258277552-PSLAQFMYMI5NREVBREAH/IMG_6913.jpeg)
![Steven Overstreet, Paloma Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058420835-XSPLWMCIDSQDJS6L8F3Q/Steven+Overstreet+Paloma+El+Dis.jpg)
![Dr. Dennis Dowling, Litchfield Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058347751-HT4CLJVG9HKIR9RQH394/Dennis+Dowling-+Litchfield+ESD-2.jpg)
![Hector Banda, Wilson Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058236453-7RU6UZ727JXG8MAH30X8/Hector+Banda+-+Wilson+ESD-1.jpg)
![Bryan Parks, Liberty Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636058163853-YTYCV7RL24562COA76JP/Bryan+Parks-Liberty+School+District-3.jpg)
![Tee Lambert, Washington Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1632249624454-79UUVI4GENU5JE5VI7X3/Washington+Elementary+School+District+-+Tee+Lambert-4.jpg)
![William Parker, Gilbert Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1628617897119-T5YI515DLBWL4CVMFT5Z/Gilbert+Board+.jpeg)
![Francisca Nevarez, Gila Bend Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623772338691-EGT1CRWM22N43WBRELLH/Francisca+Navarez-1.jpeg)
![Karen Kinney, Mobile Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363180632-E7JNPEJSVG3RONM4PFX8/IMG_3329.jpeg)
![Christina Eichelkraut, Balsz Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363586241-9ITRGX2SOVFEAAPDZE2C/Balsz+Governing+Board-2.jpeg)
![Ryan Senters, Laveen Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363852637-ZE403VZ1OKWW0XD99CFA/Laveen+School+Board-1.jpeg)
![Dr. Tara Armstead, Litchfield Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1623363856879-22WTV5U65ECOMYL96G5E/Dr.+Tara+Armstead-+Litchfield+El+School+District-2.jpg)
![Kimberly Moran, Litchfield Elementary School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1519172962863-BZTOPMYF9YZVIKR7Q9I2/_DSC0392.jpg)
![Augustine Bartning, Maricopa County Community College District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1517261595379-I399ZFXX35GWSXAY6PWW/Swearing+In_Augustine+Bartning+%287+of+8%29.jpg)
![Mark Aguire, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1513889979351-9MQCSEP7UD4EPA1ICMOT/Swearing+In_Mark+Aguire+%281+of+2%29.jpg)
![Connie Krogulicki-Crowley, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1513889971730-SO62LAA07V6XT4WDUTE5/Swearing+In_Connie+Krogulicki-Crowley+%283+of+3%29.jpg)
![Yolanda Lopez-Bearden, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1512423664652-FIO3TAO04M1C0R7Z4MSO/YolandaLopez-Bearden5.jpeg)
![Kathy McNamara, Liberty Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1497805721122-PSODQB4U8AJJFD0PFW26/KathyMcNamara-2.jpg)
![Tanairi Ochoa-Martinez, Alhambra Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233189574-FQFMDTE2CD8MUP9WF53B/Ochoa-Martinez_Tanairi_04.jpg)
![Curtis Nelson, Littleton Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1498081233140-37EIOSURDRMG0TWYWGSI/image1%2B%282%29+2.jpg)
![Ylenia Aguilar, Osborn Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232781659-OGF6YJXRBLJDIRGPQAXU/Aguilar_Ylenia_05.jpg)
![Rosa Amelia Avila, Roosevelt Elementary](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232808329-NIT3PLS0CFZMCB23ARVI/Avila_Amelia+Rosa_03.jpg)
![Monica Ceja Martinez, New Peoria Unified District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232855011-K8ZGWQNTTM8IQZOQIWE4/Ceja+Martinez_Monica_03.jpg)
![Gina DeCoste, Agua Fria Union High School](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232881371-JWCX2I13OZE4DPZ8H1V7/DeCoste_Gina_02.jpg)
![Jean Gray, Litchfield Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481232976663-B2UP7RHXH12F2TEUP3OF/Gray_Jean_01.jpg)
![Berdetta Hodge, Tempe Union High School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233007122-FJHM23EO61IUKBKST1UU/Hodge_Berdetta_02.jpg)
![Patty Kennedy and Patti Jo Hussey, Glendale Union High School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233033469-V4NR9QSLZS8RHRY654FA/Hussey_PattiJo_02.jpg)
![Gail Knight and D. B. White, Balsz Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233097293-345GCD9G473EPIELXRPZ/Knight_Gail_02.jpg)
![David Lane, East Valley Institute of Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233102642-T8S07KQD86CRL5MNDCHB/Lane_David_01.jpg)
![Harry Mitchell, East Valley Institute of Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233132724-1FZ0LPGXL0K3QYBQCEQC/Mitchell_Harry_02.jpg)
![Amy Nooden, Avondale Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233156723-L6F3LXR097PMLL7C600D/Nooden_Amy_02.jpg)
![Patty Kennedy and Andrew Pulcipher, Glendale Union High School](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233235582-PNN6KXPB2PB8E7O7DXST/Pulcipher_Andrew_02.jpg)
![Andrew Pulcipher, Glendale Union High School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1481233243610-OYZWATCJ2CNQMYX9TNWK/Pulcipher_Andrew_03.jpg)
![Megan Griego, Avondale Elementary District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1498592596208-5M2MV3YWH9FDSKW7YLRB/Griego_Megan_03.jpg)
![Rick Thornock, Higley Unified School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1510102394039-JHARXTD00NHO645V2XSE/RickThornock_SwearingIn_11-7-17-1.jpg)
![Elizabeth Smith, Gila Bend School District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1550171110928-R45P7AFZ2SSZJIVMWND8/IMG_0089.jpg)
![Juan Ramirez, West-MEC](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55314ad4e4b04c1bc645ad3e/1636564792360-EOA3AX3P7RJWWZ2M94L3/Juan+Ramirez+-+West+MEC-2.jpg)
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