Why Joann Brinton is running for the Utah State School Board
Joann is fueled by a commitment to defending the founding principles of our country with policies that empower future generations. Joann is committed to Raising the Bar by:
- Prioritizing Academics
- Ensuring Southern Utah Values
- Empowering Parents & Educators
Meet Joann Brinton - District 15's next School Board Member
Joann Brinton is a happy wife, mother and grandmother.
Joann brings a wealth of life experiences to her campaign for Utah State School Board. Her journey in education includes a degree in secondary education from BYU and experience teaching elementary, middle and high school students. There, in the trenches, Joann passionately taught the stories that shaped our nation.
Over the past two decades, her educational experience has expanded from teaching in the classroom to volunteering in the schools. Joann is currently serving as a PTA president. She has been involved in policy, advisory and decision-making on PTO/PTA boards and Community Councils. Joann has also helped with legislation for the past couple of years to protect children. Support Joann and let's work together to raise the bar in Utah education.
Quick facts about Joann
- History teaching degree from Brigham Young University
- Experience teaching in public and charter schools
- Teaching in elementary, middle & high school levels
- 9 years volunteering in classrooms
- Currently serving as PTA President with several years serving on boards
- 3 years serving on School Lands Trust Community Councils
- 2nd VP Washington County Republican Women 2022-current
- SG 15 Precinct Chair 2022-2024
- Eagle Forum President for Washington County
Watch Joann's debate
"No free government, nor the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles"
- George Mason (Father of the Bill of Rights)
"I strongly endorse Joann Brinton for the State School Board. It's time to raise the bar and return Utah's education system to excellence. Joann will empower parents and teachers, ensure that curriculum teaches American greatness, and will promote Utah's patriotic values in the classroom. She will be a strong conservative voice for parents, teachers, and students in Southern Utah and across the state."
Burgess Owens, United States Congressman
"I have known and worked with Joann for years and know that she's a true conservative, dedicated educator, and devoted wife and mother. We need a conservative voice to represent District 15 on the State School Board so that Republican values can carry the votes to protect our children. Utah should be setting the standard for values in education. Please join me in voting for Joann Brinton."
Colin Jack, Utah House of Representatives, District 73
"I have personally worked with Joann Brinton on successful legislation protecting children. She is a tenacious, logical, and devoted conservative who will represent Southern Utah values to protect children and mandate what educators should be doing and remove woke political influences from brainwashing our children."
Adam Snow, Washington County Commissioner
"Southern Utah deserves to be represented by someone whose values reflect the people. It's time we have Joann Brinton bringing Southern Utah values to Salt Lake and not the other way around. Please join me in supporting Joann Brinton for State School Board 15."
Howard Stephenson - Former State Senator and President, Utah Taxpayers Association
"We have got to get back to basics in Utah's education system. That's why I'm endorsing Joann Brinton for the State School Board. I know she will support parents who want more involvement in their children's education and ensure that students are taught how to think and not what to think. Joann will empower good teachers and fight to keep government bureaucracy out of the classroom. She will be a strong conservative advocate for traditional values on the Board and I implore voters in Southern Utah to support her."
Gayle Ruzicka, President, Utah Eagle Forum
"Joann Brinton is my choice for State school Board and for the future of education in Utah. I hope she's yours. Why? Experience, passion and conviction; not to mention respect for children, and the wonder of childhood. She knows that today's curriculum and school culture will prepare our young generations to become contributing members of society. Joann has these traits and skills in abundance. Let's put her to work for the sake of our children and our future."
Kelle Stephens, Former President, Dixie Technical College
"I am excited to support Joann Brinton for State School Board. She is conservative and innovative and will make sure our Southern Utah values are represented in public education. The State School Board is a key line of defense for our children against an increasingly inappropriate national education agenda. Vote for Joann on June 25th!"
Representative Neil Walter
"Southern Utah is home to wonderful people who espouse the ideals of faith, family, and the conservative way of life. I am a firm believer that when we are blessed with the ability to improve our community it is our duty to do so. Joann Brinton is one of these unique people with a principled background that makes her a conservative advocate for our educators and parents, all while working to ensure our students enter the workforce as competitive applicants. Please join me in my support of Joann Brinton for the State School Board."
Rep. Joseph Elison, (HD72)
Joann has also been endorsed by the Utah Platform Republicans, Utahns Against Common Core as well as Liberty Moms, Utah Chapter
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