ABOUT: Diane Douglas - Candidate For AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction

[Harry Mathews]

Diane Douglas for AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction

  

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ABOUT DIANE

 

I began studying the American education system and the federal government’s ever increasing intrusion into our local control since the early 1990s. I did it on my own, for my own edification rather than through a college of “education” in order to add letters after my name.  I’ve studied the history of our education system; the intent of our Founding Fathers for public education; curriculum trends and fads; lawsuits that have changed our education system by judicial fiat and so much more. I went wherever the trail led. So much of what I studied “in theory,” I then experienced in practice while serving on the Peoria Unified School District governing board.

The two most important duties we have, as a society, are protect our country, borders and sovereignty; and to educate our children to perpetuate the liberty with which we have been blessed as a nation. The prior is the proper, constitutional role of the federal government, the latter is not. Currently the federal government has its roles reversed.

While I have been blessed with various opportunities this is the single most important “job” I have held in my adult life was being a full time mother; anything I have ever done or achieved pales in comparison.

Winston Churchill stated:

“There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human, are created, strengthened and maintained.”

Public Service:

-          The Governing Board of the Peoria Unified School District from 2005-2012; board president 2008 & 2009. 

-          The Site Councils of Desert Valley Elementary and Ironwood H.S. – PUSD.

-          Apostle’s Lutheran Church Board of Education – 2009 – 2013; Preschool Board 2012-February 2013.

Speaking Engagements:

-          An education panelist at the AZ Right to Life Conference 2008.

-          A presenter at The American’s for Prosperity “Defending the American Dream Summit” 2012 Washington D.C.

-          A panelist A.C.E. National School Choice Forum 2013.

-          A panelist at AZ American’s for Prosperity “Milton Friedman’s Birthday Celebration  A Discussion of Common Core” 2013.

Formal Education:

-          An Associate’s in Business from Somerset County College (Raritan Valley College).

-          A Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from Rutgers University. 

Employment: 

-          General Accounting - Ethicon Inc.

-          Accounts Payable – Polychrome Inc.

-          Accounting – Century Office Products.

-          Financial Analyst International & Corporate Accounting - Thomas & Betts Corp.

-          Instructor - The Stained Glass Shop.

She is a strong opponent of Common Core !