Ballotpedia, Matthew Pittinsky

Matt is from Baldwin, New York. He earned his bachelor's degree from American University, his master's degree in education from Harvard University, and his doctorate in sociology of education from  Columbia University. He lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with his wife, Julie, and their 3 children.

Matt co-founded and led two global education technology companies. He has also served as a tenure track professor at Arizona State University and remains a visiting scholar there.

Matthew Pittinsky's campaign for school board member is his first run for public office.

Wants the school board to focus on education, not politics, when designing the curriculum.

- Wants the school board to focus on education, not politics, when designing the curriculum.

School Curriculum

Candidate website

Believes in seeking "the most cost effective practices, ever respectful of our tax payers’ investment in our schools."

Believes artificial intelligence, mobile devices, social apps, and virtual reality are fundamentally changing classrooms and school communities, and supports proactive policies to address these changes.

- Believes in seeking "the most cost effective practices, ever respectful of our tax payers’ investment in our schools."
- Believes artificial intelligence, mobile devices, social apps, and virtual reality are fundamentally changing classrooms and school communities, and supports proactive policies to address these changes.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes SUSD must balance using technology while prioritizing student safety and privacy.

- Believes SUSD must balance using technology while prioritizing student safety and privacy.

Student Wellbeing

Believes in respecting experienced educators when making decisions.

- Believes in respecting experienced educators when making decisions.

Teachers

Supports advocating for the shared interests of parents, educators, business leaders, taxpayers, and other community constituencies.

Wants to reverse the decline in Scottsdale public school enrollment by identifying root causes and prioritizing high quality teachers, high student expectations, and a positive school culture.

- Supports advocating for the shared interests of parents, educators, business leaders, taxpayers, and other community constituencies.
- Wants to reverse the decline in Scottsdale public school enrollment by identifying root causes and prioritizing high quality teachers, high student expectations, and a positive school culture.

Access to Education

Matt Pittinsky

Matthew Pittinsky's campaign for Scottsdale school board is his first run for public office.

Promotes his experience as a local business owner in understanding the skills that employers seek from graduates.

- Wants the school board to focus on education, not politics, when designing the curriculum.
- Promotes his experience as a local business owner in understanding the skills that employers seek from graduates.

Supports child wellbeing and has served on the boards of various non-profit and corporate organizations.

Supports child wellbeing through community involvement, school site council participation, and Cub Scouts volunteering.

Believes experience in education technology is crucial for understanding technology's impact on K-12 education.

Believes the Governing Board should support district leadership to ensure families choose and succeed in public schools.

Believes focusing on student success, teacher quality and retention, and fiscal accountability will enhance the community and attract future economic investment.

Believes a donation to his campaign is "an investment in our community, our schools, and our children."

Believes SUSD alumni possess the skills and character qualities sought by employers.

Believes understanding the needs of higher learning institutions is crucial for preparing students for future success.

Matt earned his bachelor's degree from American University, his master's degree in education from Harvard University, and his PhD in sociology of education from Teacher’s College at Columbia University. He lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with his wife, Julie, and their 3 children.

Matt Pittinsky co-founded and led two global education technology companies, Blackboard and Parchment. He has also served as a tenure track professor at Arizona State University and remains a visiting scholar there.

As of September 24, 2024, Matt Pittinsky’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of September 23, 2024, Matt Pittinsky’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.