Mary Gaudio

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Mary Gaudio

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

Alhambra High School

Bachelor's

Arizona State University, 1988

Personal

Profession

Community volunteer

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Mary Gaudio ran for election for an at-large seat of the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board in Arizona. Gaudio lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Gaudio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mary Gaudio earned a high school diploma from Alhambra High School and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 1988. Gaudio's career experience includes working as a community volunteer.

Elections

2022

See also: Scottsdale Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large (2 seats)

Amy Carney and Carine Werner defeated Robb Vaules, Mary Gaudio, and Andrea Keck in the general election for Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Amy Carney (Nonpartisan)	24.7	38,859
✔		Carine Werner (Nonpartisan)	22.4	35,300
		Robb Vaules (Nonpartisan)	22.2	34,882
		Mary Gaudio (Nonpartisan)	20.4	32,168
	Submit photo	Andrea Keck (Nonpartisan)	10.0	15,806
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	394

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 157,409
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sara Solem (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mary Gaudio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gaudio'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'm a Phoenix native, mom, and proud alumni of Phoenix public schools and Arizona State University. My professional experience in advertising account management, 14 years of service as a classroom volunteer, board leadership in PTAs and community-based organizations, and two years of substitute teaching will serve me well as a school board member. I have a proven track record of working in collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators to support student learning and academic growth in public schools. I listen. I make thoughtful decisions. I understand the impact those decisions have on students, families, teachers, and staff. I am committed to the continued success of our Scottsdale schools and providing the best education possible for every child in our community. The Scottsdale Education Association has recommended me as a candidate for Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board. It is an honor to have the support of our teachers. I was named a Public School Proud candidate by Save Our Schools Arizona and endorsed by Arizona List. I also received the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction for my commitment to govern with gun safety and gun violence prevention in mind. I will strive to cultivate a safe, inclusive environment to ensure all students, staff, and community members feel valued, respected, seen, and heard. I hope I have earned your vote. Together, we will build upon the legacy of our Scottsdale public schools!

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?

• Restore Trust and Foster Respect - Public education is a community partnership between schools and the families they serve. I will work to restore trust and foster a more respectful environment within our district. Our students deserve no less.
• Advance Educational Equity - I see possibility in every child. I believe in setting the bar high and providing the proper resources for all students to achieve their highest potential. I will work to ensure every student in the district has what they need to be successful.
• Invest in our #1 resource: Teachers - The key to improving students' academic performance lies in attracting and retaining highly-effective, certified teachers. I will value and respect our staff, giving them every support possible so they may deliver the quality education every student in our district deserves.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'd like our state lawmakers to be champions of public education, and provide adequate investment in our public schools. I would like the state to fund pre-K programs for children in low-income households and restore full day kindergarten funding. I am adamantly opposed to the universal expansion of the private school voucher program, in that it takes funding away from our public schools.

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