As of September 18, 2024, Becky Proudfit did not have a website.

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Becky is from Buffalo, NY.  She studied media and communication studies at the University at Buffalo. She is married to Taylor Proudfit and has 4 children.

Becky currently works as a podcast co-host at Becky Higgins LLC.

Becky Proudfit currently serves as the governing board president of the Peoria Unified School District. 

As of June 6, 2025, Becky Proudfit did not have a website.

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Becky Proudfit

As of September 18, 2024, David Matthew Sandoval did not have a website.

David studied psychology at Arizona State University. He and his wife reside in Peoria.

David is the president of his marketing firm, The Blender Marketing Group. He also serves as vice president of the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education and board member for Arizona Latino School Board Association.

David Matthew Sandoval currently serves as the governing board clerk for Peoria Unified School District.  

As of June 6, 2025, David Matthew Sandoval did not have a website.

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David Matthew Sandoval

Supports directing school resources toward academic enrichment, to teach academics, and prepare students for a more competitive career and future.

- Supports directing school resources toward academic enrichment, to teach academics, and prepare students for a more competitive career and future.

As of September 18, 2024, Janelle Bowles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Janelle earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and human services, and a degree in early childhood teaching. She has resided in the City of Peoria for 22 years.  She is married with 2 children and 1 foster child. 

Janelle has 19 years of experience working in education.

Janelle Bowles's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office.

Supports data driven decision making, modeling, goal setting, and measurable outcomes.

- Supports data driven decision making, modeling, goal setting, and measurable outcomes.

Prioritizes meeting the needs of students on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and staff members in the special education department.

- Prioritizes meeting the needs of students on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and staff members in the special education department.

Supports an increase in quality academic trainings for PUSD teachers.

- Supports an increase in quality academic trainings for PUSD teachers.

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Janelle Bowles

Jeffrey earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Arizona State University. He is married and has 4 children. 

Jeffrey has nearly 2 decades of experience in law enforcement. He has also served as treasurer for his local HOA and was a Hebrew School teacher at his local Synagogue.

Jeffrey A. Tobey’s campaign for school board member is his first run for public office.

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Supports prioritizing a "Back to Basics initiative" to enhance academic skills.

Believes art education is critical for developing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

- Supports prioritizing a "Back to Basics initiative" to enhance academic skills.
- Believes art education is critical for developing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

As of June 6, 2025, Jeffrey A Tobey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jewish school board candidate emphasizes school safety

Believes PUSD needs to address problems such as bullying, harassment, and vaping.

Supports the Parent Bill of Rights to foster trust and respect between parents and schools, believing that effective communication and parental involvement are essential for student success.

- Believes PUSD needs to address problems such as bullying, harassment, and vaping.
- Supports a Parent Bill of Rights.

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Believes teachers should be the "4th best paid" in Arizona.

- Believes in increasing teacher salaries.

Supports strengthening technical trade education to ensure students gain practical skills for real-world success.

Supports strengthening technical trade education.

Believes families deserve to send their children to safe schools for a quality education at a reasonable taxpayer cost.

- Supports strengthening technical trade education.
- Believes families deserve to send their children to safe schools for a quality education at a reasonable taxpayer cost.

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Jeffrey A Tobey

Ballotpedia: Melissa Girmscheid

Melissa is originally from Arizona. She earned her bachelor's degree in secondary education from Arizona State University, a master's degree in natural sciences, and National Board teaching certification. She volunteered in her children's classrooms, started and led educational programs at her church, and formed a Girl Scout troop. She lives with her husband and their 2 children in Peoria, where they have resided for 23 years.

Melissa currently works as a physics teacher in a neighboring school district. She previously worked as a physics and math teacher at Centennial High School in the Peoria Unified School District, and as a library paraprofessional in the same district. Melissa also served as a master teacher policy fellow with the American Institute of Physics and the American Association of Physics Teachers.

Melissa Leigh Girmscheid's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Melissa Leigh Girmscheid’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports financial transparency and public discussion of the district budget.

- Supports financial transparency and public discussion of the district budget.

Advocates for improving educator retention, including teachers and school staff.

- Advocates for improving educator retention, including teachers and school staff.

Supports increasing student access to diverse K-8 and high school programs.

- Supports increasing student access to diverse K-8 and high school programs.

Melissa Leigh Girmscheid

Mikah attended and graduated from Peoria Unified School District.

As of September 30, 2024, Mikah C Dyer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School board candidate says he knows schools best. Why? He's still a student

Mikah C. Dyer’s campaign for school board member is his first run for public office.

Supports preserving and expanding the M.E.T professional academy, International Baccalaureate Program, and CTE courses.

Supports preserving and expanding the M.E.T. professional academy, International Baccalaureate Program, and CTE courses.

Supports moving away from high-stakes testing and instead focusing on developing high-quality educators.

Aims to establish youth board liaisons and district advisory councils to ensure that the perspectives and needs of students are integrated into the policy-making process.

Believes in making informed choices driven by empirical evidence.

- Supports preserving and expanding the M.E.T. professional academy, International Baccalaureate Program, and CTE courses.
- Supports moving away from high-stakes testing and instead focusing on developing high-quality educators.
- Aims to establish youth board liaisons and district advisory councils to ensure that the perspectives and needs of students are integrated into the policy-making process.
- Believes in making informed choices driven by empirical evidence.

Advocates for equitable funding allocation between northern and southern schools, ensuring that all students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Proposes the implementation of participatory budgeting, which would grant students a voice in shaping their educational environment.

Supports passing a bond measure to repair failing infrastructure and build a new school.

- Advocates for equitable funding allocation between northern and southern schools, ensuring that all students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
- Proposes the implementation of participatory budgeting, which would grant students a voice in shaping their educational environment.
- Supports passing a bond measure to repair failing infrastructure and build a new school.

Supports partnerships with service providers, health organizations, after-school programs, and youth centers to provide comprehensive support and holistic education for students.

- Supports partnerships with service providers, health organizations, after-school programs, and youth centers to provide comprehensive support and holistic education for students.

Plans to prioritize educator retention by implementing strategies that recognize and reward teachers, including advocating for increased teacher compensation.

- Plans to prioritize educator retention by implementing strategies that recognize and reward teachers, including advocating for increased teacher compensation.

As of June 6, 2025, Mikah C Dyer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mikah C Dyer

- 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.