Carolyn Siebers for Ann Arbor School Board

Endorsed by 
Focus On Education A2

Carolyn's Priorities:
  • Focus on students and classrooms
  • Give teachers autonomy and professional respect
  • Restore fiscal sustainability

From Potential to Performance: Helping Every Student Soar


Platform

Student Focus

Every child arrives at school with a unique background, distinct strengths, and individual needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to education. I will champion research-backed strategies that prioritize human connection over excessive screen time, ensuring our AAPS students stay deeply engaged, motivated, and supported.

Teacher Support

To support students, we must retain our experienced teachers. Effective teaching requires much more than subject expertise; it demands knowledge about how students learn. To truly deliver for our students, teachers need autonomy and professional respect. A fair contract and a seat at the decision-making table are essential. When we empower educators, we are advocating for the environment every student needs to thrive.

Fiscal Sustainability

Ann Arbor prides itself on educational excellence, but sustaining that standard requires data-driven leadership. I am running for the school board to protect our community’s most vital resources: our students, teachers, and tax dollars. As a responsible steward, I will prioritize long-term financial stability through transparent budgeting that aligns every dollar with student outcomes.

Meet Carolyn
Carolyn Siebers has served Ann Arbor Public Schools as a teacher, coach, principal, and researcher.  She has firsthand understanding of the complexities of district operations.  Her diverse background gives her the unique perspective needed to manage our schools effectively and ensure a successful future for every student.  Now retired, she has the time and energy to devote to the intensive work of an Ann Arbor school board trustee. Her belief in the vital role of public education for our democracy and her pride in the AAPS motivate her to serve our community in this role. As a former district employee and 45-year resident, she is committed to the district and the importance of an effective school board for maintaining district excellence and building community trust. 

Endorsements

Educational ColleaguesEducational Colleagues

Mike Addonizio Deborah Loewenberg Ball Dick Benjamin Marti Burbeck Lorin Cartwright Judith Conger Claire Kitchin Dahl Judith DeWoskin Meg DuRant Robert Galardi Anne Gere Vicky Henry Bette Michael Libby Pizzo Doreen Poupard Virginia Rezmierski Ph. D. Robbie Stapleton Anne Thomas Linda Troesch Cerise Rustin Tounsel Robin and Harvey Wax

Community SupportersCommunity Supporters

Alice Carter Anna Cohen Cheryl Depner Dr. Kenneth Dewoskin Gregory Dowd Gerald Gardner Budge Gere Helen L. Hill Amanda Jennings Joan H. Lowenstein Janice Margulies Ruth Markovitz Maureen Michael Jill and Dave Miller Claire Murray Eli and Caroline Nathans Betsy Richardson Susan Silagi

Former StudentsFormer Students

Rayna Zembala Gill Ellen Lamphiear Eva Rosenwald Kelly Stupple

Parents of Former StudentsParents of Former Students

Elaine Headly Al Paas Ada Verloren

OrganizationsOrganizations

Focus on Education A2