Jenny Richardson
Jenny Richardson grew up in Mesa, the oldest of a large service-oriented family.
“Helping others and working to make our neighborhood stronger was just something my parents modeled for us,” Jenny said. “I was well served by Mesa Public Schools, attending Emerson Elementary School, Carson Junior High School, and graduating from Westwood High School. As a former elementary school teacher, I believe in the power education has to transform lives. Volunteering my time to the schools has been a natural fit.”
As the mother of six, she is the only serving board member and only candidate with children currently attending Mesa Public Schools—her three youngest attend the same schools she did, with her three oldest graduated from Westwood, as well. Jenny brings that unique lens to her service on the Mesa Governing Board, where she has served as board clerk and board president.
“Keeping our focus on what is best for children is vital,” she said. “Our administrators, teachers, families and communities must work together to serve every child.”
Jenny believes every student deserves to feel safe at school, valued and special in the classroom, and to learn and progress at high levels. “We have incredible people in Mesa, but we have to look at how we are allocating our resources and supporting our staff to keep up with the educational demands,” she said.
Her signs boast the slogan Mesa In Mind, but that is not just a catchy play on words. “I love Mesa,” Jenny said. “After moving often while my husband served in the Air Force, we chose to come home and raise our family here. Strong neighborhood schools, where families gather and serve each other, will protect our property values and attract great businesses to our community,” she continued.
She works to have strong academic, arts, athletics and other quality programs on every campus, so each school can offer great things to the neighborhoods they serve.
“Mesa deserves a board member who is willing to communicate often, clearly and with transparency about where our resources are being used,” Jenny stated. “Our district should have a board committed to the success of every student and focused on policies and budgets that support our goals. I am that kind of board member.”
To this day, Jenny appreciates the foundation her education afforded her. “Mesa Public Schools gave me a great start in life,” she said. “I want those same experiences for my children and for yours.”
Please vote Jenny Richardson for Mesa School Board.
Contact Jenny at jennyformps@gmail.com.