ENDORSEMENTS

Proudly Endorsed by a Broad Coalition of Community Leaders, Organizations, & Unions!

Community Endorsers

  • Sammie & Andrew Hardman | Do It For Drayke Foundation (Tooele)

  • Matt & Lori Lawrence (Grantsville)

  • Mar & Mary Duersch (Stansbury Park)

  • Camille Knudson, Parent & Former TCSB member (Tooele)

  • Rebecca Darling, Parent & Teacher I Clarke N. Johnson Junior High School (Tooele)

    Deborah is "Mrs. Darling approved!"

  • Becca Hall, Parent & Teacher I West Elementary School (Tooele)

  • Elise Pratt, Parent & Teacher l Settlement Canyon Elementary School (Tooele)

  • Sydney Whatcott, Parent & Teacher l West Elementary School (Tooele)

  • Jamie & Michael Betker (West Valley)

  • Robert & Alice Burch (West Valley)

  • Jacob & Faith Clark (West Valley)

  • Michael & Barb DeGroote (West Valley)

  • Norma & Clyde Hendrickson (West Valley)

  • Christie & Brian Rasmussen (West Valley)

  • Julie & Paul Robertson (West Valley)

  • Dave & Dawn Warner (West Valley)

  • Laurie Pope, Teacher | Churchill Jr. High (Granite)

  • Dave Albertsen, Parent & Teacher | Granite Connection High School (Granite)

  • Audryn Damron, Teacher | Cottonwood High School (Granite)

  • Michael "Geo" Hunter, Teacher I Cyprus High School (Granite)

  • Michelle Jones, Parent & Teacher | Cyprus High School (Granite)

  • Quinn Rollins, Parent & Teacher I Cyprus High School (Granite)

  • Nicolle Robinson, Teacher l Granger High School (Granite)

  • Denise Howard, Parent & Teacher | Hunter Junior High School (Granite)

  • Jennifer Johnson, Parent & Teacher I Hunter Junior High School (Granite)

  • Julie Allen, Teacher I Hunter High School (Granite)

  • Lizzy Anderson, Teacher I Hunter High School (Granite)

  • Khristian Owens, Teacher & Debate Coach I Hunter High School (Granite)

  • Mandee Cossa, Parent & Teacher | Kennedy Jr. High (Granite)

  • Marcos Cossa, Parent & Teacher I Matheson Junior High (Granite)

  • Cindi Dunford, Parent & Teacher | Northwest Middle School

  • Krystal Plott, Technology Specialist | Orchard Elementary School (Granite)

  • Amanda & Scott Clawson (Saratoga Springs)

  • Bridget Loveland, Parent & Teacher | Elementary Teacher (Alpine)

  • David Horan, Innovative Learning Coach (Alpine School District)

  • Merinda Cutler | Parent & Salt Lake County Mormon Women for Ethical Government Chapter Lead

  • Jill Schaugaard, Parent

  • Lynette Wendell | Parent

  • Carrie Barker (Eagle Mountain parent)

Educational Leaders

  • Shawn Newell | USBE 2019-2021

  • Scott Neilson | USBE 2019-2021

  • Laurieann Thorpe | USBE 2020-2021

  • Kathleen Reibe | USBE 2017-2018

  • Jennifer Graviet | USBE 2017-2021

  • Linda Hansen | USBE 2017-2020

    I have known Deborah for many years as a hard-working, dedicated champion for children and educators. She is devoted to her students and her country and will do what it takes to help them succeed. Beyond a doubt, she is one of the most informed people I know - she will be a huge asset to her constituents and a needed perspective on the State Board of Education!

  • John Arthur | Utah Teacher of the year 2021

  • Allison Riddle | Utah Teacher of the Year 2014

  • Carly Maloney | English & Psychology Teacher

Elected Officials and Community Leaders

  • Trish Hull | Magna City Council Member

    Deborah Gatrell has my support for the State Board of Education. She has the finest qualifications of leadership and experience as an educator. Her support of First Amendment rights and the freedom to read is especially critical at a time when some want to limit these essential rights. We need Deborah as an intelligent voice of reason for our schools.

  • Don Christensen | West Valley City Council Member

    “As a retired school administrator it is my pleasure to support a current classroom teacher, Deborah Gatrell, as a candidate for the State Board of Education. She is qualified and understands her role as a Board Member.”

  • Jake Fitisemanu | West Valley City Council Member

    “I have seen Deborah in action as a servant-leader in our schools and in our community, and as a parent I trust her to prioritize our children’s success and wellness over politics. Every student and educator deserves a bold champion, passionate advocate, and experienced leader like Deborah to stand up for us all on the Board of Education.”

  • Neil A. Critchlow | Grantsville City Mayor

  • Kendall Thomas | Tooele County Council Member

  • Jim Bradley | Salt Lake County Councilman

  • Suzanne Harrison | Salt Lake County Council Member

  • Carol Spackman-Moss l State Representative

  • Gay Lynn Bennion | State Representative

  • Luz Escamilla | State Senator

  • Clare Collard | Former State Representative

  • Elizabeth Weight | Former State Representative

    "Experience counts. Deborah’s lifetime pattern has been to serve, learn, and lead. As a dedicated teacher and teacher leader, she is clear about education quality; the value of public schools to individuals, families, and communities; and the details of decision-making as a Utah School Board member. I am excited to endorse and encourage votes for a true education professional, Deborah Gatrell."

Organizations and Unions

  • Utah Tech Leads

  • Mom's Demand Action | Gun Sense Candidate

  • Vote Vets

  • Utah Education Association

  • American Federation of Teachers

  • Alpine Education Association

  • Equality Utah

  • Utah Women and Politics

  • Utah AFL-CIO

  • AFSCME Local 1004

  • Communication Workers of America

  • IBEW Local 57 & Local 354

  • LiUNA! Local 295

  • Operating Engineers Local 3

  • Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters

  • Teamsters Local 222

  • UA Local 140

  • United Steelworkers (USW) District 12