Glendale Union High School District, Governing Board Meeting Information

Laura graduated from Glendale High School and earned her associate's degree in global business from Phoenix College. She has been an active volunteer in the Glendale and Phoenix communities. She and her husband have 3 children.

Laura is currently a tenured employee of the Glendale Elementary School District.

Laura I. Arita is a school board member in the Glendale Union High School District. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term.

As of June 18, 2025, Laura I Arita did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

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Supports advocating for increased funding for K-12 schools.

Advocates for increased funding for K-12 schools.

- Advocates for increased funding for K-12 schools.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports advocating for diversity and inclusivity in district policies.

Supports advocating for diversity and inclusivity in district policies, including for student interest groups.

- Supports advocating for diversity and inclusivity in district policies, including for student interest groups.

Student Wellbeing

Supports advocating for diversity and inclusivity in employee training.

- Supports advocating for diversity and inclusivity in employee training.

Teachers

Opposes the diversion of public school funds to for-profit educational models, including charter co-location, private transportation grants, microschools, and private school vouchers.

Opposes diverting district funds to for-profit educational models, including charter co-location, private transportation grants, microschools, and private school vouchers.

- Opposes diverting district funds to for-profit educational models, including charter co-location, private transportation grants, microschools, and private school vouchers.

Access to Education

Laura I Arita

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Joan earned a bachelor's degree in theater education from Grand Canyon University and a master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Northern Arizona University.

Joan works as an administrator at Horizon High and as a theater education faculty member at Grand Canyon University. She was previously a theater teacher and the chair of fine arts at Horizon High School.

Ballotpedia: Joan Colson

Joan Colson's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office.

As of June 18, 2025, Joan Joanie Colson did not have a website or any information online.

Joan Joanie Colson

KYVI Know Your Rep: Patti Hussey

Patti has volunteered with the Apollo High School parent booster club and with Citizens for Quality Education. She has 2 children.

Patti is a licenses real estate broker and currently works as the president and CEO of P. J. Hussey & Associates, Inc., a property management company she founded.

Ballotpedia: Patti Hussey

Patti Jo Hussey is a school board member in the Glendale Union School District. She was first elected in 2017 and is serving her 2nd term.

As of June 18, 2025, Patti Jo Hussey did not have a website or any information online.

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Patti Jo Hussey

Paul is originally from Arizona. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Hampshire College. He is married and has a child. He is also a board member of Masters of Coin and a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Paul has worked as the principal at Primary Consultants LLC since 2000. He previously worked as senior vice president at The Summit Group. He has served as chair of the Arizona Business Education Coalition, chair of Citizens for Quality Education, and chair of the Arizona Racing Commission.

Ballotpedia: Paul Ulan

Paul Ulan previously ran for school board member in 2022, but he did not win.

Supports providing career and technical education programs.

- Supports providing career and technical education programs.

As of June 18, 2025, Paul Ulan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports measures to attract and retain quality teachers and staff.

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Paul Ulan

- 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.