ENDORSEMENTS FOR DAVID SMITH AS A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
NEW ENDORSEMENTS
Kim smith - vineyard ptsa president
I trust David to lead out on the school board as we navigate some uncharted waters.
I've interacted with David in a variety of settings, educational and personal, over the last 15 years and found him to have a high moral character in every circumstance. As a parent, teacher, principal, and district level employee he has valuable perspective, but more importantly, he values and makes decisions for individual students. He comes qualified and willing to pioneer our new school district.
— Juli Williams
MVHS PTSA President
I have known David Smith for almost 20 years. He is one of the best leaders. He is genuine, compassionate, empathetic , and always puts students’ needs first. I fully trust him and have confidence in his ability to make a positive impact. Having David on the future school board would be the biggest blessing for our community!
Derek Elison
Lakeridge Junior high Principal
I’m proud to endorse David H. Smith for the new school board that will be formed in 2027. I’ve had the chance to work with David at multiple schools, and he’s one of the most genuine, student-centered leaders I’ve ever known. He isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions, always doing so with kindness and clarity. He’s transparent, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable about school leadership and governance. With David on the board, Orem and Timpanogos will be well-positioned for a strong and successful future.
Pat Fossat
Alpine school district assistant principal
I have known David for 9 years now. He was the principal for my oldest daughter and I have seen him in many different capacities. I am currently the Vineyard Elementary school PTA president and I have worked next to David at the school to help kids with math, reading, and behavioral learning. I have looked up to David and his wife, outside the school walls, as an example of standing up for his beliefs and principles even when they are not popular. I trust David to lead out on the school board as we navigate some uncharted waters.
— Kim Smith: Seat 3 resident, Lakeridge PTSA and Vineyard PTSA President
orem high school principal
Tammy stuart
andrea paxman
alpine district director of counseling k12
shannon cluff
longtime orem resident
vic larson
orem resident, westmore elementary school principal
lori bellitti
longtime lindon resident, vineyard elementary school principal
Danetta thurman
longtime orem/vineyard resident, counselor at orem junior high
julie adams
longtime orem resident and educator
brian jolley
former lakeridge and orem junior high administrator
bri & sam glanzer
longtime orem/vineyard residents
bethany & jonny hulse
Orem/vineyard resident, business owner, high school counselor
deborah & jon fairbanks
longtime orem/vineyard resident, educators
david lund
former lakeridge junior high principal
Lakeridge and Mountain View educators
Matt and Lindsay Longson
Gary Seastrand
Retired Alpine District Leader
Christi Nielson
Vineyard Elementary SCC member
Courtney and Mike Holmes
MVHS PTSA rep
Amanda and Ryan McCarty
Seat 3 residents
Muriel Lawyer
MVHS educator