Gregory Fisher

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Gregory Fisher

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Nonpartisan

Widefield School District 3 school board At-large

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

3

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 2, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

California Lutheran University, 1995

Graduate

Arizona State University, 2007

Personal

Birthplace

California

Profession

Manufacturing

Contact

Campaign website

Gregory Fisher is an at-large member of the Widefield School District 3 school board in Colorado. He assumed office on November 30, 2021. His current term ends in 2025.

Fisher ran for election for an at-large seat of the Widefield School District 3 school board in Colorado. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.

Fisher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Gregory Fisher was born in California. He earned a bachelor’s degree from California Lutheran University in 1995 and a graduate degree from Colorado Technical University in 2002. Fisher earned a second graduate degree from Arizona State University in 2007. His career experience includes working for a small business that manufactures “circuit card assemblies and cable assemblies for defense, space, and commercial customers.”

Elections

2021

See also: Widefield School District 3, Colorado, elections (2021)

General election

General election for Widefield School District 3 school board At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Widefield School District 3 school board At-large on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Donna Walsh (Nonpartisan)	20.4	3,277
✔		David Dock (Nonpartisan)	19.3	3,104
✔	Submit photo	Gregory Fisher (Nonpartisan)	17.8	2,865
	Submit photo	Susan Waller (Nonpartisan)	16.7	2,686
	Submit photo	Dolly Handel (Nonpartisan)	14.6	2,354
	Submit photo	Marie Dale Peterson-Henderson (Nonpartisan)	11.1	1,786
	Submit photo	Brenda Miller (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Yevgeniya Tsyganok (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,072
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Gregory Fisher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fisher's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Colorado dad who understands the need to get back to the basics in education. Our kids need a strong focus on academics to be well prepared for the future. Whether it be in a small town like my grandfather grew up in (who was privileged to watch the building of the Royal Gorge Bridge), or any size city, our kids should start out with every possible advantage. I am committed to invest the time and energy necessary to move the school board in that direction.

My job history uniquely prepares me to meet the needs of our school district. I began my career as a financial analyst at LM and Honeywell, then moved to managing military and space manufacturing. I currently work for a Small Business manufacturing military and space electronics. These experiences equipped me with understanding the unique financial aspects for managing the school district. My variety of school experiences give me a keen understanding of the educational processes. I am armed with knowledge of curriculum and instruction from teaching my own kids from home. The kids then entered public and graduated from public school. I graduated from CLU with a BS in Business and then earned a MS in IT. Finally, I graduated with a MBA from ASU.

As a volunteer with several different Youth Groups including Junior and Senior High School students, I developed an understanding with kids and their needs. From weekly gatherings to out of state mission trips, I’ve seen the psychological and social needs of adolescents.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Parents are our children's primary teacher
• Putting the three strands of education back together: Students, Teachers and Parents
• Education should be a partnership between parents and teachers

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about pushing policy to the lowest level possible. I believe an elected school board is the liaison between the parents and teacher. It is at the local level where the best view of educational needs occur. This is where direction for each child's education should be ultimately controlled.

I will work for the parents to protect local control in the district and maintain autonomy from the state legislature.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Tim Tebow. He stands for what he believes in with all of his actions. He puts in 100% of the effort needed to get the job done. He practices exactly how he plays the game. Giving his all for every second of every play. He is currently working to promote the take down of child trafficking. He also created and supports the annual "Night to Shine" effort.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Character, Integrity and Morality are the most important characteristics of an elected official.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of someone elected to this office is to represent the local people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the district in better shape than when I took office. I would like to see graduation rates that lead to employment or college at the best level seen in my lifetime. I would like the parents to feel they have been listened through cognizant policies implemented. I would like for each student to know that several people in the community care for them. I would like for each teacher to know they are doing amazing work and truly engaging each student.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember coming home from school in 1986 and watching over and over the Space Shuttle Challenger exploding 73 seconds after liftoff. I would have recently turned 13 years old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at Jack in the Box where I began as a cashier at 15 years of age. I worked there for 1 1/2 years.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

It is to represent the local stakeholders (parents, students, faculty, staff, etc.) while setting the policies to make sure the school has all the resources necessary to serve students effectively.

Who are your constituents?

The constituents are all local residents which include parents, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, etc.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

I would like to hold monthly round tables with parents and a separate one with the students. The ideas and information can then be taken back and discussed with the faculty and staff.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I would like to target the parents and the students as this is the group that is the consumer of the school district's service.

Do you believe it is important to intentionally recruit with the aim of diversifying the district’s faculty, staff, and administration? If so, what would be your policy to achieve this?

I believe if we can make learning fun and students begin to excel, that teachers will begin to really enjoy their days in the classroom. As this cycle perpetuates, the positive environment will gain traction and more teachers will want to come and teach in the district.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

State and Federal guidelines get in the way of a quality education. We need to take back control to the local level and get our children the support they need here in WSD3.

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

In WSD3, there is an awesome program at the Mill. I would like to see more local programs like this that allow students to choose a trade that will make them a valuable member of our society after graduation.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

WSD3 is currently in a decent financial situation. Bottom line, spend less than what we take in in funding. Do not take funding with strings attached that do not align with Widefield values.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Safety is at the core. All students need to feel safe in order to relax and be available to learn.

What role do you imagine technology playing in (and outside) the classroom in the future? How would you prepare the district for this?

The district has done a remarkable job during the pandemic putting technology into the classroom and making it available for off site learning.

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