Education Solutions for Arizona

"Inside the Issues: Education Solutions for Arizona" is a first-of-its-kind statewide town hall featuring leading voices on early childhood, K-12, and post-secondary education. Moderated by trusted Arizona journalists, the discussion tackles access, affordability, quality, and the future of education in a rapidly changing state—without partisan politics. This event is a part of Clean Elections' mission to educate voters on the issues they care about, all so you can vote informed and participate in the political process.

Building Blocks of Education: Early Childhood

Early Childhood Education Panelists:

• Eve DelReal (Head Start)
• Shantel Meek (The Children’s Equity Project)
• Barbie Prinster (Arizona Early Childhood Education Association)
• Angela Rabago (First Things First)

K-12 Education

K-12 Education Panelists:

• Katherine Haley (Arizona State Board of Education)
• Steve King (Yavapai County School Superintendent)
• Jake Logan (Arizona Charter School Association)
• Karla Phillips-Krivickas (Champions for Kids)

Post Secondary Education

Post Secondary Education Panelists:

• Susan Bitter Smith (Maricopa County Community College District)
• Jadyn Fisher (Student Regent – Arizona Board of Regents)
• Merrill Kemp-Wilcox (Pima JTED)
• Rich Nickel (Education Forward Arizona)

Education in a Changing State

Education in a Changing State Panelists:

• Peter Boyle (Center for the Future of Arizona)
• Jaime Casap (Former Chief Education Evangelist at Google)
• Jessica Pacheco (Arizona Board of Regents)
• Katie Ratlief (Common Sense Institute)