2026 Arizona General Election

Josephine Dodie Montoya

Buket Urgen

Dodie’s service extends far beyond attending board meetings. She regularly volunteers in classrooms serving students with high needs, providing encouragement and hands-on support to both students and teachers.

2026 Candidate Statements & Photos | Navajo County, AZ

Dodie has long been involved in community and tribal-related service. Her previous service as a tribal trust land representative has strengthened her understanding of tribal communities, public service, and the importance of respectful collaboration between the school district, families, and tribal partners.

Her involvement in the community reflects the same focus on service and opportunity. Through her involvement with the Lions Club, she helps raise funds to provide eyeglasses for students in need and scholarships that allow students to attend music camp.

Josephine Dodie Montoya regularly volunteers in classrooms serving students with high needs. She previously served as a tribal trust land representative. Through the Lions Club, she helps raise funds for eyeglasses for students in need and scholarships for students to attend music camp.

Debbie Martinez, Board President
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Isabel Britton, Board Vice President
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Josephine "Dodie" Montoya, Board Clerk
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Janice Childers, Board Member
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Winslow Unified School District Board Members

After serving on the Governing Board for many years, Dodie understands the responsibilities of school board leadership, including accountability, careful stewardship of public resources, support for district employees, and a commitment to student achievement.

Dodie serves on the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board and is its clerk.

Board Members - Winslow Unified School District #1

As of October 16, 2026, Josephine Dodie Montoya’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Curriculum

Helps the Lions Club raise funds for eyeglasses for students in need and scholarships to attend music camp.

Her involvement in the community reflects the same focus on service and opportunity. Through her involvement with the Lions Club, she helps raise funds to provide eyeglasses for students in need and scholarships that allow students to attend music camp. These efforts remove barriers and create experiences that some children might not otherwise have.

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Supports peer tutoring at Winslow High School to give students academic help while building leadership and confidence.

Dodie’s service extends far beyond attending board meetings. She regularly volunteers in classrooms serving students with high needs, providing encouragement and hands-on support to both students and teachers. At Winslow High School, Dodie supports peer tutoring efforts that give students the opportunity to help one another academically while building leadership and confidence.

Access to Education

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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.

Oversees the local schools' policies and budget.