Serving on a school district governing board is a rewarding job with enormous responsibility. Governing board members are elected, unpaid volunteers who have a passion for the public education system, are willing to invest enormous time and energy into learning about issues that affect our schools, and are committed to providing the best education for our students.

Successful board members possess a sincere desire to serve the community, communicate and collaborate effectively with others, and demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives. They attend board meetings and engage in related board work, bringing their experience to bear while also striving to become knowledgeable on a multitude of complex matters involving policies, finance and curriculum. Effective school governing boards work hard to cultivate positive relationships among all stakeholders and plan wisely to shape the future.

About Barb Mozdzen...

Barb Mozdzen was elected to the Governing Board in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Her term expires December 2024. Barb has served on several non-profits' boards of directors, volunteered for the Chandler Education Foundation, and is a retired legal assistant. Her children attended Shumway and Sanborn Elementary (where, as a member of the PTO, she tirelessly supported the Art Masterpiece program), Andersen and Willis Junior Highs, and Chandler High School (where she has been an energetic booster of the swim team). She can be reached by email at mozdzen.barb@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.
 

About Jason Olive...

Jason Olive was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2020. His term expires December 2024. Jason Olive is a CUSD parent. He is very excited to serve on the board. The Olives have been in CUSD for 19 years. They have one child who recently graduated and one who attends Perry High School. Jason can be reached by email at olive.jason@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Lara Bruner...

Lara Bruner was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2018. She has been serving in public education for more than 30 years. Lara currently teaches high school psychology and history. At the state level, she serves on the Arizona Special Education Advisory Panel and is the co-founder and director of the Arizona Teachers of Psychology Conference. Lara has provided professional development for teachers at multiple national conferences and has created curriculum for the American Psychological Association. She can be reached by email at Bruner.Lara@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Lindsay Love...

Lindsay Love was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2018. A licensed clinical social worker, Lindsay works as a clinical manager for an outpatient behavioral health agency that focuses on serving children and families. She also provides behavioral health counseling in a private practice setting. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 2003 and attended Bogle Junior High School. Lindsay currently has nieces who attend Tarwater Elementary School and Chandler High School.  She can be reached by email at Love.Lindsay@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Joel Wirth...

Joel Wirth, CPA,  was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2020. His term expires December 2024.  Joel is the district’s former chief financial officer, a position he held for more than 35 years. He has been active in the Arizona School Business Officials (ASBO) organization and on the national level, Chandler United Methodist Church, Chandler Rotary Club, The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona, Chandler-Gilbert Family YMCA and others.  He and his wife, Paula have four children and nine grandchildren of which six attend Chandler schools. He can be reached by email at wirth.joel@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.