Johanna Hyman (Hopkins Public Schools, At-large, Minnesota, candidate 2025)

Johanna Hyman

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Hopkins Public Schools, At-large

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2008

Law

Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2012

Personal

Birthplace

Minneapolis, Minn.

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Campaign website

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Johanna Hyman is running for election to the Hopkins Public Schools, At-large in Minnesota. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Hyman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Johanna Hyman provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 1, 2025:

• Birth place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• High school: Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
• Bachelor's: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2008
• J.D.: Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2012
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Attorney
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Equitable Excellence & Trust through Transparency
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Facebook
• Campaign Instagram

Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Hopkins Public Schools, At-large (3 seats)

Sara Wilhelm Garbers, Rachel Hartland, Johanna Hyman, Eric Mandel, and Tim Molepske are running in the general election for Hopkins Public Schools, At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Sara Wilhelm Garbers (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rachel Hartland (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Johanna Hyman (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Eric Mandel (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Tim Molepske (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

Hyman received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Hyman's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• State Rep. Patty Acomb (D)
• State Rep. Mike Freiberg (D)
• Frmr. Golden Valley Mayor Shep Harris
• Minnetonka City Council Memb. Deb Calvert (Nonpartisan)
• Frmr. State Rep. Yvonne Selcer (D)
• Frmr. State House Maj. Leader Ryan Winkler (D)
• Service Employees International Union Minnesota State Council
• Hopkins Education Association

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Johanna Hyman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hyman'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.

Johanna is a Golden Valley mom, community volunteer, and school board candidate with deep Twin Cities roots. Raised in Plymouth and a graduate of Armstrong High School, she grew up connected to Hopkins through friends and community events. After living in Chicago for a decade, Johanna and her spouse returned home in 2019, drawn to Hopkins for its strong, diverse schools and welcoming community. Today, their two children attend Meadowbrook Elementary.

Beyond her work as an attorney, Johanna is actively involved in local service and leadership. She provides pro bono support to arts and human rights organizations, serves with Minnesota Women Lawyers to advance equity in her profession, and volunteers on nonprofit boards and parent groups.

Johanna is running for Hopkins School Board to bring her legal expertise, leadership experience, and parent perspective to ensure strong, equitable, and forward-looking schools where every student can thrive.

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?

• Refocus on Academic Excellence. Johanna will ensure district resources support strong academics and provide teachers with the tools and support they need to provide every student an excellent academic journey and opportunities to perform at the highest level.
• Enrollment & Retention. 1/3 of students living in the district choose to enroll elsewhere. Johanna will survey these families to understand why. With abundant competitive alternatives, Hopkins must exceed expectations to be the clear choice by strengthening both academic reputation and budget stability.
• Trust and Transparency. Budgets reflect priorities. Johanna will push for open, student-first spending decisions -- including safe transportation and classroom resources -- while ensuring stakeholders are heard prior to change.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about strengthening Hopkins schools through academic excellence, equity, and student well-being. That means high expectations, strong support for teachers, expanded mental health resources, and reliable transportation. I believe in transparency and accountability, with budgets focused on classrooms, not bureaucracy. Above all, I want Hopkins to be a safe, inclusive place where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Something that has been a struggle in my life is the constant pressure and criticism that comes with speaking up and standing up for what I believe in. Speaking up has always come naturally to me, but it hasn’t always been easy. At times it has meant being excluded from groups, facing pushback, or being seen as “too much” simply because I am passionate about what I care about. While that can be difficult, I have always chosen to stay true to my values than go along with something I don’t believe in.

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

The primary job of a school board member is to set the vision, policies, and goals for the district and then, through its governance duties, hold the administration accountable to carry them out with transparency, providing measurable data and results, and responsible budgeting. Board members must communicate openly with stakeholders, listen to families, teachers, and students, and ensure resources are directed to classrooms and student support so every child has the opportunity to succeed.

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