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Amanda Goodwin lives in Grand Island, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Amanda currently works as a division controller at Chief Industries, Inc.. She previously worked as a corporate tax manager at Chief Industries, a supervisor at Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C., and a staff accountant at Tonniges & Associates, P.C.

Amanda Goodwin's campaign for the District 1 seat on the Grand Island Public School Board is her first entry into politics.

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Amanda's campaign for the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education, Ward A, is her first run for public office.

As of March 30, 2026, Amanda Goodwin did not have a website or any information online.

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Amanda Goodwin

As of March 30, 2026, Amanda Goodwin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Amanda Goodwin's campaign for Grand Island Public Schools board member, District 1, is her first time running for public office.

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Amanda is currently a member of the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education, representing Ward A. 

As of March 30, 2026, Amanda Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

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Christine Kier has a bachelor's degree in theater arts and language arts education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Peru State College.

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Christine currently works as a theater and language arts instructor at Grand Island Public Schools. She previously worked as an English, journalism, and theater teacher at Franklin County Public Schools.

Christine Kier ran for Grand Island Public Schools Board Member, Ward A, in 2026.

Christine's campaign for member of Grand Island Public School Board, Ward A is her first run for public office.

As of March 30, 2026, Christine Kier did not have a website or any information online.

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Christine Kier

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Christine Kier ran for Grand Island Public Schools board member, Ward A, in 2026.

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Jacob Wright earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a master's degree in business administration from Doane University.

Jacob is an employee at Hornady Manufacturing.

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Jacob has worked as an employee at Hornady Manufacturing for over the past four years.

Jacob Wright's campaign for Grand Island Public Schools Board Member is his first time running for public office.

As of March 30, 2026, Jacob Wright did not have a website or any information online.

Jacob Wright

As of March 30, 2026, Jacob Wright’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kent Mann has a bachelor s degree from Doane College. He earned his master s degree and doctoral degrees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Dr. Kent Mann is an educator. He previously served as the principal of Grand Island Senior High School for 19 years. He has also worked as a teacher, elementary school principal, middle school principal, high school principal, and superintendent in public schools in Nebraska and Kansas. After retiring from Grand Island Public Schools in 2011, he served on the staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. 

Kent is an educator. He previously served as the principal of Grand Island Senior High School for 19 years. He has also worked as a teacher, elementary school principal, middle school principal, high school principal, and superintendent in public schools in Nebraska and Kansas. After retiring from Grand Island Public Schools in 2011, he served on the staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. 

Kent is currently a member of the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education. He was appointed in February 2026 and sworn in March 2026.

As of March 30, 2026, Kent B. Mann did not have a website or any information online.

Kent B. Mann

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- School board members work together to set policy for all local schools and ensure that the superintendent enforces all rules. 
- Your local school board is responsible for ensuring academic excellence in schools by collaborating with the community and providing students and teachers with the necessary resources. 
- School board members are elected in non-partisan elections.
- School board members are not paid but may be reimbursed for expenses. 

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