Jeff Dillon
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Jeff Dillon (R) Wilder, was raised in Wilder on a small
farm and is superintendent of the Wilder School District
and principal at Wilder Elementary. He attended Holmes
Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade then
transferred to Greenleaf Friends Academy, graduating in
1984.
He then went to Washington, where he earned his
undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science from
Northwest University. He served many communities as
a pastor and youth pastor for 17 years.
Following his passion for teaching, he returned to
school and in 2001 he received his masters in teaching
from Heritage University and taught middle school
science and reading in a Title 1 District.
In 2007, he returned to his hometown as elementary
principal and Title 1 Director for the Wilder School
District.
During his tenure as principal, he successfully turned
around a targeted failing rural, 100-percent free and
reduced lunch, school-wide Title 1 School. His school
was the recipient of the National Title I Association
Distinguished School award in 2012, and the
International Reading Associations’ Exemplary Reading
Program in 2011.
As a result of his successful leadership as the
elementary principal, Jeff was hired to lead the Wilder
School District as the District’s Superintendent of
Schools in December, 2012 in addition to his K-5
principal role. His leadership is one of passion,
character, team building and creating a culture of
success, with an intense focus for the success of every
student and staff.
In 2016 Mr. Dillon was invited to the White House for a
conversation with Leading Districts in Innovations in
Personalized Learning.
In addition to his leadership within the District, Jeff
is the Chairman for Idaho Association of School
Administrators Legislative Priorities Committee; member
of the AASA Personalized Learning Cohort; AASA
Collaborative; AASA Rural Superintedents Steering
Committee; Strategic Advisory Committee; Board-Savvy
Superintendent; Co-owner of a consulting company, Rural
American Resources for Education; and is a national
education leadership speaker. Most recently Jeff has
presented at the Idaho Title 1 Conference, Global MindED
Education Conference and the Atlantic Education Summit
in Washing DC.
Source: Wilder Schools website |
Sherri Ybarra
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Sherri Ybarra (R) Mountain Home, said it has been her
honor to serve as Idaho’s Superintendent of Public
Instruction and that she is thrilled for the opportunity
to continue to a second term to create a bright future
for our students and Idaho.
"I am running for re-election because like you, I know
that Idaho needs strong experienced leadership to make
sure our kids are getting the education they deserve,"
she wrote.
She brings more than 20 years of experience in all
phases of education, such as classroom teacher, vice
principal, principal, federal programs director,
curriculum director and Idaho State Superintendent.
Ybarra holds a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.A. in
Educational Leadership, and an Ed.S. with an emphasis in
the Superintendence and she is working on the completion of
her Doctorate.
"After living in Idaho for over 20 years I consider
myself a true Idahoan." she wrote. "I live in Mountain
Home with my husband of 18 years and my 17-year-old son.
I enjoy family time and make it a priority, with such
activities as bowling, swimming, and baseball."
She said she is a strong advocate for local control of
schools.
"On statewide decisions impacting children, I pledge to
continue my collaborative vision and plan for education,
working side-by-side with the Idaho Legislature and
other elected leadership," she wrote. "I plan to
maintain my 'service first' agenda with Idaho's school
districts. My motto still is, and will continue to be:
'Supporting Schools and Students to Achieve.'"
Source: Candidate's website |
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