WESD, Meet the Governing Board

Lindsey grew up in the Washington Elementary School District. She earned her bachelor's degree in secondary education from Arizona State University and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. She and her husband, Layne, have 5 children.

Lindsey is an English teacher Apollo High School. She is also the English department chair and literacy coach. She was formerly an adjunct professor of reading at Glendale Community College.

Lindsey Peterson is a school board member in the Washington Elementary School District. She was elected in 2020, and is serving her first term.

Supports a curriculum that can challenge gifted students "at an appropriate level."

- Supports a curriculum that can challenge gifted students "at an appropriate level."

School Curriculum

Says that while money "won't solve every problem," underfunded schools can't solve "any problem[s]."

- Says that while money "won't solve every problem," underfunded schools can't solve "any problem[s]."

School Facilities & Resources

Advocates for services for special needs students.

- Advocates for services for special needs students.

Student Wellbeing

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Education Forward Arizona, An Arizona Teacher’s Perspective: Meet Lindsey Peterson

Believes a teacher voice on the school board is crucial and supports teachers having a representative on the board.

Believes that supporting teachers is the best way to achieve "quality instruction."

Sees teaching as a skilled profession that requires "training, practice, mentorship, intelligence," and ongoing professional development.

- Believes a teacher voice on the school board is crucial and supports teachers having a representative on the board.
- Believes that supporting teachers is the best way to achieve "quality instruction."
- Sees teaching as a skilled profession that requires "training, practice, mentorship, intelligence," and ongoing professional development.

Teachers

Believes that keeping children in public schools supports the community.

- Believes that keeping children in public schools supports the community.

Access to Education

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Lindsey Peterson

Lindsey grew up in the Washington Elementary School District. She earned her bachelors degree in secondary education from Arizona State University, and a masters degree in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. She and her husband, Layne, have 5 children.

Lindsey is an english teacher Apollo High School. She is also the english department chair and literacy coach. She was formerly an adjunct professor of reading at Glendale Community College.

Lindsey Peterson currently serves on the Washington Elementary School District board. She was elected in 2020, and is serving her first term.

Believes the best teachers prioritize "what's best for kids," and as a board member, plans to advocate for students and quality instruction in every classroom.

Believes in the "value of education" and "strongly supports" access to education for all students.

Lindsey is a life-long member of the WESD Community. She and her husband, Layne, have 5 children.

Lindsey Peterson has been a high school English teacher in the Glendale Union High School District since 2002.

As of September 23, 2024, Lindsey Peterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- School board members set district policy, encourage parent involvement, establish budgets, and determine educational goals for your local school district.
- This position is voluntary. School board members are not paid a salary.

Oversees the local schools' policies and budget.