Thanks to so many for their support of Debbie’s candidacy!
“Debbie Gerkin is a long-time community member and a proven educational leader. She has served as a Principal in APS and has extensive experience in both the classroom and within the district. I believe she will work for the success of every APS student. She understands the Aurora community and the challenges that our district and schools face from the inside bringing a much needed voice to the Board of Education.”
Dan Jorgensen, Ph.D., Vice President, APS Board of Education
“When I was Debbie’s supervisor in Aurora, she was an amazing principal! She truly developed her teachers as strong instructional leaders and saw growth and achievement scores increase when she was the leader. I highly recommend her for the Board of Education.”
Amy Weed, Retired Assistant Superintendent, St. Vrain Valley School District
“I’ve known Debbie for years. She was an excellent teacher and principal and has been involved in the Aurora community. She would make a terrific board member.”
Carolyn VonFeldt, Community Member
Organizations:
Colorado Education Association
Aurora Education Association
Denver Area Labor Federation
Aurora Police Association
Our Revolution Metro Denver
The Aurora Sentinel
Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
Elected Officials:
Nancy Jackson, Arapahoe County Commissioner
Janet Buckner, State Representative
Joe Salazar, State Representative
Jovan Melton, State Representative
Education Advocates:
Monica Colbert, Director, APS Board of Education
Cathy Wildman, Director, APS Board of Education
Marilyn Duncan, National Literacy Consultant and Author
Natalie Fetter, APS Parent
Diane Smith, Community Member
Deborah Backus, Former Director of Student Achievement, Chief Academic Officer, and Assistant Superintendent, APS
Selena Wright, APS Parent
Garrett Rosa, Principal, Vista PEAK Preparatory, APS
Jenny Passchier, Principal, Crawford Elementary, APS
Karla Neely, Assistant Principal, Vista PEAK Exploratory, APS
Caryn Jones, Teacher, East Middle, APS
Linda Damon, Retired Director of Professional Learning, APS
Jim Hogan, Math Instructional Coordinator, APS
Dave Schoenhals, Principal, Aurora Quest K-8, APS
Jessica Cuthbertson, National Board Certified Teacher, Murphy Creek P-8, APS
Lisa Toner, Principal, Peoria Elementary, APS
Kim Pippenger, Principal, Virginia Court Elementary, APS
Jean Dawn, Retired Literacy Instructional Coordinator, APS
Andrea Tucker, Principal, Lyn Knoll Elementary, APS
Ellen Kruschwitz, Teacher, Aurora Quest K-8, APS
Alice Gerkin-Brauer, Teacher, Hinkley High School, APS
Phil Gerkin, Retired Teacher, APS
Sarah Fanning, APS Graduate
Charlotte Butler, Retired Literacy Instructional Coordinator, APS
Kasia Wasiak, Teacher, Vista PEAK Exploratory, APS
Dawn Weber, Teacher, Rangeview High School, APS
Rachael Risley, Former Math Instructional Coordinator, APS
Caitin Coyne Goad, Teacher, Laredo Elementary, APS
James Laguana, Teacher, Rangeview High School, APS
Judy Dutcher, Retired Teacher, APS
Conor Simbeck, Teacher, Crawford Elementary, APS
Beth Botos, Retired Teacher and Teacher Mentor, APS
Toni Pinkstaff-smith, Educational Assistant, Fletcher Community, APS
Sandy Santillano, Secretary, Lyn Knoll Elementary, APS
Rockel Trujillo, Family Liason, Crawford Elementary, APS
Jen Rahn, Teacher, Gateway High School, APS
Cathy Kawano, Retired Teacher and Teacher Mentor, APS
Karla Fought, Teacher, Peoria Elementary, APS
Patti Shoemaker, Retired Teacher and Teacher Mentor, APS
Loni Dorak, Paraprofessional, Crawford Elementary, APS
Jodi Weil, Teacher, Peoria Elementary, APS
Cindy Gray, Retired Teacher, APS
Kristin Lewis-Neri, Teacher, Murphy Creek P-8, APS
Ana Cordova-Melton, Teacher, Crawford Elementary, APS
Cynthia Hurtado, Teacher, Littleton Public Schools
Sara Frank, Teacher, Jewell Elementary, APS
Judy Bleakley, Special Programs Coordinator, APS
Suzy Rosemeyer, Retired School Nurse, APS
Connie Anderson, Retired Teacher and Teacher Mentor, APS
Heidi Wagner, Literacy Implementation Specialist, Littleton Public Schools
Jean Cutshall, Retired Teacher and Secondary Math Coach, APS
Linda Witulski, Retired Principal, APS