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Nickie was born and raised in Arizona. She has a bachelors degree from Liberty University and a masters degree in education from Arizona State University. She and her husband Marcus have two children. 

Nickie is a Mathematics Teacher at Tolleson Union High School. She has worked in various other teaching roles, and before that was a Congressional Assistant to 
Congressman Schwiekert and a Council Aide to the City of Phoenix. 

Nickie Kelley's campaign for Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools is her first entry into politics. 

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Plans to be fiscally conservative in office.

- Plans to be fiscally conservative in office.

School Facilities & Resources

As of June 20, 2024, Nickie Kelley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Student Wellbeing

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Opposes teaching Critical Race Theory, believing it rewrites history to focus on mistakes and divides Americans by race and other factors.

Opposes education on race and racism, believing it is divisive and focuses only on historic mistakes. 

- Opposes education on race and racism, believing it is divisive and focuses only on historic mistakes. 

School Curriculum

Believes in addressing teacher pay, shortages, and training to ensure students have access to excellent teachers. Supports initiatives to improve teacher compensation and professional development.

 Supports initiatives to improve teacher compensation, training, and professional development to address teacher shortages.

-  Supports initiatives to improve teacher compensation, training, and professional development to address teacher shortages.

Teachers

Access to Education

Endorsed by former Arizona superintendent of public instruction Diane M. Douglas.

Endorsed by Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission Jim O'Connor.

Endorsed by LD-23 Maricopa Precinct Committeemen.

- Endorsed by former Arizona superintendent of public instruction Diane M. Douglas.
- Endorsed by Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission Jim O'Connor.
- Endorsed by LD-23 Maricopa Precinct Committeemen.

Endorsements

Nickie Kelley

The candidate's website says, "The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has uncovered financial mismanagement at the Accommodation School District that… READ MORE >>>"

Believes in the need to "protect our students and our schools." Supports enhancing school safety and providing counseling services for student wellbeing.

Believes students deserve access to excellent teachers and a comprehensive education that includes America's true history, both triumphs and mistakes. Supports teaching about great leaders' examples and flaws to help students learn from past mistakes.

Believes in thoroughly vetting candidates for positions on CRT, sex education, fiscal responsibility, and academic rigor. Supports maintaining high standards in school curriculum and ensuring responsible fiscal management.

The candidate's website says, "Nickie brings the type of leadership that can and will reenergize the teaching community in the midst of county wide concerns and even distress."

Nickie Kelley was born and raised in Arizona. She is a wife and mother to two children, William and Sarah, and has a strong family foundation with a deep love for the Lord. Details about where she attended school or what church she attends are not provided.

Nickie Kelley began her career on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. and worked on complex budget issues for the Phoenix City Council. She started teaching in 2017 and has taught in various educational settings including rural, charter, public, and Maricopa schools, covering elementary through high school levels. Currently, she is a math teacher at Tolleson High School in Arizona.

As of June 28, 2024, Nickie Kelley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The county superintendent advises schools and teachers on student data usage, staff development, school curriculum, and technology to improve student performance.
- The county superintendent manages the county's public school budget and ensures proper tracking and reporting. 
- The county superintendent oversees school district board members and helps administer all school elections.
- The superintendent is elected in a partisan election for a four-year term. 

Oversees K-12 public schools and manages the education budget.