2021 Endorsements

“The Equity in Education Community Coalition is proud to endorse Kaia Zeigler for District 196 School Board in this coming November’s election.

She will bring a new and much needed voice to our school board – a voice which will promote inclusion of the diverse community’s needs and perspectives as related to All-Things-Education for our young people. And Kaia is a determined leader who will prompt the ISD196 actions necessary to fully embrace diversity and continually strive for equitable education in our community.

Our district's students - current and future - are the adults and potential leaders of tomorrow. Their learning to be critical thinkers is what will enable them to be leaders and community members who will promote progress for all people of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.”

Equity in Education Community Coalition

A community group that strives to have ISD 196 provide the best equitable, inclusive, and diverse educational experience for all.

“Kaia is a smart, energetic, people-oriented leader. She will prioritize the needs of kids and families and she has what it takes to build strong relationships with her colleagues to make the changes needed in District 196. I wholeheartedly endorse Kaia!”

Rebecca Noecker, she/her/hers

Saint Paul City Council

I strongly believe in Kaia Zeigler, and know that she would be incredible for a position on the District 196 school board. She is civically educated, and a powerful advocate for young voices. As someone who attended a District 196 school, I can attest to the disconnect between the members of the school board and the young students who are impacted the most by their decisions. With her dedication to community relations and educated choices, I know that she is the perfect person to bridge this divide. She is personable, intelligent, and everything that I admire in a leader. She is always able to foster an environment for productive discussion, and will certainly prioritize listening to anyone about anything. I know that Kaia will connect students, teachers, faculty, and parents all together to work towards the brightest future possible. I am remarkably proud to be able to endorse her.”

Jessie Luévano, she/her/hers

Eastview High School 2018 Graduate 

“I support Kaia for a position on the district 196 school board because of her dedication to inclusive schools and community building. Far too often, youth voices aren’t given the opportunity to be heard in our education system. School Board decisions are often made by adults who haven’t even taken the time to sit down and listen to students’ experiences and concerns. I know Kaia will prioritize fostering connections between students, faculty, parents, and community members in-between, in order to create inclusive and welcoming environments. I believe our district can make significant steps to becoming safer, more equitable, and more connected with Kaia on board.”

Tori Westenberg, she/her/hers

Eagan High 2021 graduate and advocate for equitable education

“Kaia has always had the needs of her constituents as her utmost priority. I was honored to see this in action when she was the Vice President of Rosemount High School's student council. Every decision she made and conversation she led always centered around how the student council's actions would impact the wide range of students at Rosemount. Kaia is results-oriented and with her dedication, empathy, and passion, the 196 School Board will become more in-tune with the needs of the students it serves in a time more critical than ever before.”

Tori Westenberg, she/her/hers

Olivia Alberts, she/her/hers

Rosemount High School 2019 Graduate passionate about having someone who has experienced online learning be on the School Board