Cari Bartholomew candidate for State School Board 13

Join Senator John D. Johnson as he engages in a conversation with Cari Bartholomew, a seasoned educator and candidate vying for the Utah State School Board Position 13. Together, they delve into the pressing matters concerning the district and explore the key priorities Bartholomew aims to address if elected. Cari cares about TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND their PARENTS. Too many times parents are removed for the conversation. Often the opinions of industry “experts” overshadow the commonsense input of parents. Cari believes the concerns of the dad who is a farmer or the mom who is a store clerk are just as valuable as the Ph.D. sitting on the school board. Cari is also concerned that teachers are overworked and being asked to do things above and beyond pursuing excellence in teaching academic fundamentals like Math, Literacy, and Science. She would like to restore trust between parents and teachers by encouraging more open access for parents, and more support for teachers. Evidence shows Cari is committed to educating herself and others on the pressing educational issues of today; whether that is Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, PBIS, or Ethnic Studies, the roles of schools are changing rapidly! Cari believes that knowledge is power and one cannot simply read the file summary and make a responsible decision. Cari works locally and nationally to help educate parents and policymakers on these complicated issues affecting our children’s education. She is considered an expert in these areas and understands the roots and ideology of these seemingly helpful programs being adopted in k-12 schools. In addition, she has advanced understanding and technical expertise and how they in fact are harming our children. The USBE is being called to make important decisions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. They have studied trauma, but Cari has lived it. Cari brings a vital perspective that diversity is more than skin or gender. Diversity of Viewpoint is something to respect and something the USBE is currently lacking. Cari put herself in foster care at age eight. With each new foster home came a new school. She was never adopted. In addition, Cari is biracial and has worked to overcome many traumas; Yet she does not consider herself a victim and is committed to helping students meet their full potential.

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