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Jill Haffley

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Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education At-large
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, 1990

Graduate

University of Northern Colorado, 2000

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Retired teacher
Contact

Jill Haffley is an at-large member of the Colorado Springs School District 11 school board. She assumed office on December 6, 2023. Her current term ends in 2027.

Haffley ran for election for an at-large seat of the Colorado Springs School District 11 school board. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Haffley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jill Haffley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 1990 and a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]

Elections

2023

See also: Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education At-large on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Jill Haffley (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
12.9
 
27,055
Image of Thomas Carey
Thomas Carey (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
12.9
 
27,016
Image of Parth Melpakam
Parth Melpakam (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
12.5
 
26,106
Image of Jason Jorgenson
Jason Jorgenson (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
12.1
 
25,366
Image of Rachel Paul
Rachel Paul (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
11.5
 
24,000
Image of Darleen Daniels
Darleen Daniels (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
11.0
 
23,008
Kathryn Singh (Nonpartisan)
 
10.5
 
21,899
Image of Shay Dabney
Shay Dabney (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
9.8
 
20,574
Image of Mary Coleman
Mary Coleman (Nonpartisan)
 
4.0
 
8,357
Jeremiah Johnson (Nonpartisan)
 
2.8
 
5,828

Total votes: 209,209
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Endorsements

Haffley received the following endorsements.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Jill Haffley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Haffley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I have spent 30 years as a classroom teacher, 29 of those years in D11. I spent the largest part of my teaching career, some 27 years, at Coronado High School where I taught history and government, working with veterans, and bringing in guest speakers who “did” history.

I was the student council advisor where the heartbeat of the school ran through my classroom. My council kids and I worked with the community to bring in intergenerational activities between students and senior citizens, as well as veterans. In addition, I have coached three sports.

I am a 6-time award winning educator and education has always been at the core of my life. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in history and my teaching credentials, I embarked on a rewarding career as a high school teacher. It wasn’t much later that I went back to school for a master’s degree in PE emphasizing Sport Administration. My experience in the classroom has provided me with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that students, teachers, and schools face daily.

As an educator, I advocated for my students both at the school level and at the school board level. I fought for policies that prioritize quality education and student welfare.

Over the years, I have been actively involved in the community, volunteering at several local dog rescues/shelters, helping former puppy mill dogs learn to become family members, and volunteering within my church by helping to landscape parishioner's yards.
  • I am dedicated to a high-quality education for all students.
  • I am dedicated to fostering more parental involvement.
  • I am dedicated to fiscal responsibility with taxpayer dollars.
I support democratic institutions and processes, serve justice, encourage empathetic and active citizenship, and solve problems efficiently and effectively without causing a political rift.
I look up to my parents and my favorite aunt. I would like to follow the example of Jesus because He loves all no matter what their background is like or what they’ve done.
I worked at Godfather’s Pizza as a teenager.
The school board should represent the citizens of the school district – not just some of the citizens, but all of them. School boards have three major responsibilities: developing the annual budget to run the school system; setting school policies; and hiring and evaluating the superintendent.
Parents, students, faculty, taxpayers.
Mr. Dan May – former Colorado Springs District Attorney, 4th Judicial District

Sen. Larry Liston – Colorado State Senator
Sen. Bernie Herpin – Former Colorado State Senator
Sen. Bill Cadman – Former President of the Senate of Colorado
Rep. Mary Bradfield – House District 21 and House Education Committee
Mrs. Mandy Collins – Active D11 Parent

Ms. Kaitlyn Johnson – Former Student
An ideal learning environment encourages collaboration and teamwork among students. This can be achieved through group projects, peer-to-peer learning, and other activities that foster a sense of community and support.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 12, 2023