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    Kathryn (Kat) Byrd
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    Arnie C. AC Dienoff
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    Erica Powers
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    Marc Pratte
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    Tanya Roth
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Biographical Information

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Age 40
Occupation Unemployment specialist
Highest Post-secondary education B.S., Lindenwood University, psychology
Public elected offices held Fort Zumwalt School Board, 2023-present
Incumbent? Yes
Campaign Email katb4fz@gmail.com
1). Enhancing community engagement by fostering connections to strengthen our community and creating more opportunities for students. 2). Reinforcing safety and security; I have a proactive approach and always look to fortify and improve where we can. 3). Supporting teachers and staff so they are able to give their best and ensure students thrive.
I’ve been involved with our elementary school’s PTO for eight years and currently serve as president. I served on the diversity committee before being elected to my first term. As a board member, I have visited every quadrant of our district, served on the safety audit committee, earned over 40 credits for BOE training and am currently serving on the CSIP committee.
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Age 47
Occupation Marketing communications, Habitat for Humanity
Highest Post-secondary education M.A., Lindenwood University, teaching
Public elected offices held Fort Zumwalt School Board, 2017-present
Incumbent? Yes
My top priorities are student readiness, strong staff support and transparent leadership. I will continue strengthening Fort Zumwalt’s STEAM and career pathways so students graduate prepared for college, trades or the workforce. Supporting and retaining quality educators and maintaining clear, fiscally responsible governance will keep our district strong and trusted.
I am a certified teacher with two master’s degrees in education, a Fort Zumwalt parent and current Board of Education president. My classroom training and graduate work provide an educator’s perspective, while my board service gives me experience in governance, curriculum and district operations. This allows me to understand both student needs and community expectations.
Age 48
Public elected offices held Fort Zumwalt School Board, 2023-present
Incumbent? Yes
1). Continue to pursue the best education possible for our students to create strong citizens for our community. 2). Try and hire more police resource officers to protect our buildings. 3). Be the parents' voice for my constituents.
I am a current member of the Fort Zumwalt School Board.
Age 46
Occupation Teacher, high school history
Campaign website http://tanyaroth.com
Highest Post-secondary education Ph.D., Washington University, history
Campaign Email tanya.roth@gmail.com
1). Education first: keep the focus on teaching and learning. 2). Great teachers deserve great support. 3). Managing the realities of higher expenses, limited funding and changes to the tax base.
I have been a high school history teacher for 15 years but I am also mom to a middle school student who has been in the Fort Zumwalt School District since kindergarten.