REAL LEADERSHIP.REAL RESULTS FOR THE EAST VALLEY.
Hi, I'm Dr. Laura Metcalfe!
My name is Dr. Laura Metcalfe and I'm a mom, a lifelong Arizonan, and an educator with over three decades of experience working in our schools.
In 2022, our community elected me to represent District 5 on the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) Governing Board. There, I have led with accountability and worked to improve career and technical education programming for students across the East Valley.
I'm running for re-election to continue this critical work and ensure we are training the next generation of leaders and skilled workers in Arizona.
My Vision for EVIT
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Workforce Development
- •As the East Valley’s leader in Career and Technical Education, EVIT has a unique role to play in preparing our students for success in the workforce.
- •Under my leadership, we’ve expanded our programming, building upon our nursing program and developing a new manufacturing program.
- •As a board member, I plan to continue our partnerships with industry leaders, fine-tune our education to meet the needs of the American economy, and ensure our students are successful in all of their future endeavors.
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Expansion of Pathways
- •From providing targeted assistance to underserved adults earning a degree, to building Hope Tech – a living space for young adults in foster care while working towards their education, I have worked to expand options for ALL of our students to succeed at EVIT.
- •Whether it be earning a GED, industry certification, or apprenticeship, I plan to build upon access to EVIT’s educational opportunities so students can CHOOSE what is right for them among our multiple pathways to success.
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Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency
- •After 30 years of experience managing budgets, approving expenditures, and overseeing millions of dollars of grants as a school administrator and elected official, I understand the best practices when it comes to ensuring proper use of taxpayer dollars.
- •Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is spent, and board members have a responsibility to utilize funds effectively and efficiently. I plan to continue my fiscal prudence and ensure full transparency into every expenditure made by EVIT so that you know exactly what your money is spent on.
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