2026 Arizona General Election

Annette Gonnie

Pinon USD #4  | Gonnie  | Annette  | Certified  |  | I am honored to introduce myself, I am Annette Gonnie of Pinon, Arizona, belonging to Tangle People, born for Reed People and my maternal and paternal clans are Red Running into the Water People.

2026 Candidate Statements & Photos | Navajo County, AZ

I have worked off and on the Navajo Nation, for the Navajo Tribe, Navajo Housing Authority, Self-Employment, Non-Profit Organization, Private Medical Practice, two 638 health facilities and Indian Health Services. Academically substantiated by having a Masters of Degree in Healthcare Administration.

I am honored to introduce myself, I am Annette Gonnie of Pinon, Arizona, belonging to Tangle People, born for Reed People and my maternal and paternal clans are Red Running into the Water People.
I am a mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister.On August 28, 2022, I returned to Pinon on full time basis, I witnessed many issues, such as lack of parental support when it comes to making important decisions for the students.

The most imminent concern is how the school system operates and it needs active leadership.I bring over 20 years of management experience to help the Pinon Unified School District.

I have responsibly fiscally managed over 1.5 million dollars. I have worked off and on the Navajo Nation, for the Navajo Tribe, Navajo Housing Authority, Self-Employment, Non-Profit Organization, Private Medical Practice, two 638 health facilities and Indian Health Services.

Annette Gonnie has more than 20 years of management experience. She has worked for the Navajo Nation, Navajo Tribe, Navajo Housing Authority, nonprofit organizations, private medical practices, two 638 health facilities, and Indian Health Services, and has been self-employed.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like:•    Meeting the greater needs of students.•    Use school libraries, where students can learn to love reading to achieve their proficiency of the English language; reading, writing and comprehension.•    Use school buildings/facilities to its full potential.

•    Implement accountability across the board for students, staff, administrator and governing board.
•    Provide mentorship for students to seek health fields and science fields.
•    Encourage parent(s)/guardian(s) to be part of the school system.

Plans to use school libraries to build English reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Plans to provide students with mentorship in health and science fields.

- Plans to use school libraries to build English reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- Plans to provide students with mentorship in health and science fields.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like:•    Meeting the greater needs of students.•    Use school libraries, where students can learn to love reading to achieve their proficiency of the English language; reading, writing and comprehension.•    Use school buildings/facilities to its full potential.
Find ways to improve sport facilities and have appropriate student teacher ratios.

Find ways to improve sport facilities and have appropriate student teacher ratios.•    Provide better nutritious meals that promote health, energy and growth.•    Seeking ways to bring in more funding for the school to expand student services.•    Collaborate with neighboring communities to maintain enrollment.

Find ways to improve sport facilities and have appropriate student teacher ratios.•    Provide better nutritious meals that promote health, energy and growth.•    Seeking ways to bring in more funding for the school to expand student services.•    Collaborate with neighboring communities to maintain enrollment.•    Partner with local businesses to provide support for athletics.

Find ways to improve sport facilities and have appropriate student teacher ratios.•    Provide better nutritious meals that promote health, energy and growth.•    Seeking ways to bring in more funding for the school to expand student services.•    Collaborate with neighboring communities to maintain enrollment.•    Partner with local businesses to provide support for athletics.•    Create a parent run booster club that is friendly and supportive.•    Aligning educational efforts to achieve common goals.

Plans to make full use of school buildings and facilities.

- Plans to make full use of school buildings and facilities.
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Find ways to improve sport facilities and have appropriate student teacher ratios.•    Provide better nutritious meals that promote health, energy and growth.•    Seeking ways to bring in more funding for the school to expand student services.

...•    Aligning educational efforts to achieve common goals.
•    Encourage innovative teaching methods.

•    Encourage innovative teaching methods.
•    Support and motivate school staff to maintain their commitment to educating students to their best potential.
•    Create a culture of being part of the whole school team.

Buket Urgen

Pinon USD #4 | Gonnie | Annette | Certified | I am honored to introduce myself, I am Annette Gonnie of Pinon, Arizona, belonging to Tangle People, born for Reed People and my maternal and paternal clans are Red Running into the Water People.

I am honored to introduce myself, I am Annette Gonnie of Pinon, Arizona, belonging to Tangle People, born for Reed People and my maternal and paternal clans are Red Running into the Water People. I am a mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister.

Annette Gonnie is from Pinon, Arizona. She has a master's degree in healthcare administration. She is a mother and grandmother.

The most imminent concern is how the school system operates and it needs active leadership. I bring over 20 years of management experience to help the Pinon Unified School District.

Annette Gonnie has worked for the Navajo Nation, Navajo Tribe, Navajo Housing Authority, a nonprofit organization, a private medical practice, two 638 health facilities, and Indian Health Services. She has also been self-employed and has more than 20 years of management experience.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Use school libraries, where students can learn to love reading to achieve their proficiency of the English language; reading, writing and comprehension.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Encourage innovative teaching methods.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Provide mentorship for students to seek health fields and science fields.

Supports using school libraries to help students build reading, writing, and comprehension skills in English.

Plans to provide student mentorship in health and science fields.

- Supports using school libraries to help students build reading, writing, and comprehension skills in English.
- Encourages innovative teaching methods.
- Plans to provide student mentorship in health and science fields.

School Curriculum

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Use school buildings/facilities to its full potential.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Find ways to improve sport facilities and have appropriate student teacher ratios.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Seeking ways to bring in more funding for the school to expand student services.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Partner with local businesses to provide support for athletics.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Implement strong accounting and fiscal responsibility. You have my commitment and respect. I am willing to work with Navajo County, State of Arizona and Federal Government. Advocacy is important since our school has limited funding. I will to seek support to operate the school more efficiently.

Implement strong accounting and fiscal responsibility. You have my commitment and respect. I am willing to work with Navajo County, State of Arizona and Federal Government. Advocacy is important since our school has limited funding. I will to seek support to operate the school more efficiently.

Seeks additional school funding to expand student services.

Plans to partner with local businesses to support athletics.

Plans to use strong accounting practices and promote fiscal responsibility.

Plans to seek government support to help the school operate more efficiently.

- Plans to make full use of school buildings and facilities.
- Plans to improve sports facilities.
- Seeks additional school funding to expand student services.
- Plans to partner with local businesses to support athletics.
- Plans to use strong accounting practices and promote fiscal responsibility.
- Plans to seek government support to help the school operate more efficiently.

School Facilities & Resources

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Provide better nutritious meals that promote health, energy and growth.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Create a parent run booster club that is friendly and supportive.

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Encourage parent(s)/guardian(s) to be part of the school system. Be welcoming, friendly and open. • Implement strong accounting and fiscal responsibility.

Plans to provide more nutritious meals that promote student health, energy, and growth.

Plans to create a parent-run booster club that is friendly and supportive.

Encourages parents and guardians to participate in the school system.

- Plans to provide more nutritious meals that promote student health, energy, and growth.
- Plans to create a parent-run booster club that is friendly and supportive.
- Encourages parents and guardians to participate in the school system.

Student Wellbeing

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Support and motivate school staff to maintain their commitment to educating students to their best potential.

Supports appropriate student-teacher ratios.

Supports and motivates school staff in their commitment to educating students.

- Supports appropriate student-teacher ratios.
- Supports and motivates school staff in their commitment to educating students.

Teachers

The school district has potential opportunities for improvement like: • Collaborate with neighboring communities to maintain enrollment.

Plans to collaborate with neighboring communities to maintain enrollment.

- Plans to collaborate with neighboring communities to maintain enrollment.

Access to Education

Bessie S. Allen

Edith Denny

Gloria Johns

Linda King

Sheree G. Yazzie

- 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.

Oversees the local schools' policies and budget.