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Karen grew up in the Washington Elementary School District. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Arizona State University and a master's degree from Northern Arizona University. She lives with her husband and their 3 children and volunteers at Citizens Church.

Karen is currently a substitute teacher. She previously taught reading interventions, kindergarten, and 1st grade.

Ballotpedia, Karen Konetzni

Karen Konetzni's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office.

As of May 30, 2025, Karen Konetzni’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Bill serves as the chairman of the Central Region, Arizona for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. He has been involved with various organizations including First Things First and the Arizona Early Childhood Development & Health Board.

Bill currently works as the owner of the consulting firm Ryan Austin & Associates LLCs. He previously worked in sales positions with companies including Mattel Toys, Panasonic, and JVC.

Ballotpedia: Bill Adams

Bill Adams is a former School Board member in Washington Elementary School District. He served 4 terms between 2006 and 2022. He lost re-election in 2022. He also ran for Arizona State Representative in 2014, but lost.

As of May 30, 2025, Bill Adams did not have a website or any information online.

Supports school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

- Supports school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

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WESD Governing Board: Jenni Abbott-Bayardi

Jenni grew up in the Washington Elementary School District, attending Desert Foothills and Acacia schools. She has a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. She has been an active parent volunteer in the district, serving on the PTA at John Jacobs and Cholla Middle School, and on the Parent Leadership Team for 3 years. She has 3 children who attended schools in the district. Jenni also volunteers at Phoenix First United Methodist Church.

Jenni works in pharmaceutical sales. She has worked for companies such as Ferndale Healthcare, Galderma, Allegis Pharmaceuticals, and AstraZeneca.

Jenni Abbott-Bayardi currently serves as the president of the Washington Elementary School District Governing Board. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term.

As of May 30, 2025, Jenni Abbott-Bayardi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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."

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]."

Advocates for services for special needs students.

- Advocates for services for special needs students.

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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.

Believes that keeping children in public schools supports the community.

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

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- 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.