Stephanie is a phenomenal organizer who has already done amazing work for Saint Paul Public Schools. She has been active in the school communities where her children attend and has led mutual aid efforts across the district in the face of Operation Metro Surge. She understands the nuances of the board’s work and is ready to hit the ground running as a school board member. I am proud to endorse her.
Chair of the Saint Paul School Board Uriah Ward
I have known Stephanie for many years and I can’t overemphasize how good of a candidate she is to be elected to the SPPS school board. Stephanie galvanized the Wellstone school community when the site became a target for school closure by the previous administration. Her efforts connecting diverse groups of parents and community to stand together against injustice saved the school and through that process, Stephanie showed leadership and tenacity in the face of many difficulties. Stephanie is constantly communicating and listening to parents, educators, union and district leaders to be aware of current issues as well as to advocate for students and parents. She is always standing up and advocating for transparency in our district, as well as real engagement with the community. I know she is ready to take on the challenges and harness the opportunities facing St Paul Public Schools. I look forward to and hope to serve with her.
Saint Paul School Board Member Yusef Carrillo
I’ve known Stephanie for several years through our collective work in fighting for strong public education in Saint Paul. Stephanie has a strong understanding of the current issues we are facing as a district, and has worked for years to ensure our students have their needs met and families have a voice at the table. I know she will be a strong leader for our school district and look forward to her joining the SPPS board of education!
Treasurer of the Saint Paul School Board Carlo Franco
I’m proud to endorse Stephanie for Saint Paul School Board. She is thoughtful, committed, and cares deeply about making SPPS work better for students and families. I believe she would be a strong addition to the Board.
Vice Chair of the Saint Paul School Board Erica Valliant
As my tenure on the St. Paul School Board comes to an end, I am thrilled to pass the torch on to Stephanie. Her dedication to St. Paul Public Schools runs deep and I know she will work hard for all St. Paul families.
Saint Paul School Board Member Halla Henderson
Stephanie has the heart, the know-how and the experience it takes to be an outstanding school board member. She has proven her commitment to our community and her dedication to equity for all our kids. I’m proud to endorse Stephanie for St. Paul School Board.
President of the Saint Paul City Council and Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
Stephanie is a progressive fighter, and that’s what we need on the School Board. She fought the district to save Wellstone and won. She organized against the ICE occupation and helped deliver hundreds of thousands of dollars in mutual aid to our community. We can count on her to stand with us and I’m proud to stand with her as she runs for Saint Paul School Board.
Vice President of the Saint Paul City Council and Ward 5 Councilmember HwaJeong Kim
I enthusiastically endorse Stephanie Anderson for Saint Paul School Board. She is deeply dedicated to our Saint Paul community as evidenced by her advocacy over many years and her mutual aid and solidarity work during Operation Metro Surge. As a mom whose child will one day go to Saint Paul Public Schools, I would be thrilled to have Stephanie on the Board to represent me and my family.
Ward 4 Saint Paul City Councilmember Molly Coleman
I’m proud to endorse Stephanie Anderson for school board. She is a steadfast champion for public schools and understands how essential they are to the strength and future of our communities. As an educator, Stephanie brings the experience and leadership we need to tackle today’s challenges. As an organizer and parent, she consistently shows up and takes action—from fighting to keep Wellstone Elementary open to founding a nonprofit to supporting local families during Operation Metro Surge. Stephanie gets things done, and I know she’ll do the same on the school board.
Ward 3 Saint Paul City Councilmember Saura Jost
I’m pleased to endorse Stephanie Anderson for St. Paul School Board. She understands both the strengths and challenges of our public school district and will lead with determination, creativity and thoughtfulness. I look forward to partnering with her to make sure that all our St. Paul kids and families have what they need to thrive.
Ward 7 Saint Paul City Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson
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I am happy to endorse Stephanie Anderson for St. Paul School Board. She is a long-term advocate for St. Paul Public Schools. Most recently, her anti-ICE stance and mutual aid and fundraising efforts have helped to keep some of our most vulnerable SPPS families safe and supported.
MN Representative Athena Hollins
Stephanie is an outstanding organizer in addition to being a committed parent. She has worked tirelessly to make sure the district has the resources it needs, and organized to support hundreds of families affected by the federal attack on our city and district. She will elevate the needs of all learners and would be a phenomenal school board member.
MN Representative Meg Luger-Nikolai
Stephanie Anderson is an educator, a St. Paul Public Schools parent, and a community organizer with tireless energy and spirit. She’s provided crucial leadership, including at Highland Middle School, to bring neighbors together to support families in need. Her deep understanding of equity in education will be invaluable to SPPS. I’m proud to support her candidacy for the Board of Education.
MN Representative Dave Pinto
Stephanie is a fierce, proven fighter who steps up when our community needs her most, from leading the charge to save Wellstone Elementary to supporting families targeted during Operation Metro Surge. As a leader in the SPPS Parent Solidarity Network, she helped mobilize a district-wide effort that raised over $400,000 to keep 200 local families housed. She is exactly the type of relentless leader we need on the School Board, and I am incredibly proud to endorse her.
District 66 MN State Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten
I’m pleased to endorse Stephanie Anderson for School Board because she is a leader committed to coming up with creative ways to address the very real issues and inequities facing our schools and larger St. Paul community. I think she will be a great partner in building a more collaborative relationship between Ramsey County and St. Paul Public Schools.
Stephanie understands that the greatest opportunities for student success lie in supportive families and communities. Her community-centered vision for St. Paul Public Schools will engage and grow those networks and I look forward to partnering with her. I offer my wholehearted endorsement of Stephanie Anderson for St. Paul School Board.
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi
Stephanie is the kind of leader that when she sees a problem she steps up and takes action. When SPPS families needed help paying for rent she started a nonprofit and got to fundraising. When kids, parents and teachers needed to know their school was a safe space, she patrolled with others. She’s a natural organizer. That’s why I support her for St. Paul School Board.
Parent, Community Member and Founder of TakeAction MN Dan McGrath
Stephanie is a fighter for Saint Paul students and families. I’m thrilled to support her campaign because I know she’s committed to strengthening quality public education in every classroom and stewarding our resources responsibly. Stephanie has always shown up for the community when it matters most and will bring that responsive leadership to the School Board, making sure every voice is valued and heard.
Parent, Community Member and Former Chair, SD64 DFL Teresa Mozur
