Sue Esser
Sue Esser is an at-large member of the DeForest Area School District school board in Wisconsin. She assumed office in 2015. Her current term ends on April 26, 2027.
Esser ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the DeForest Area School District school board in Wisconsin. She won in the general election on April 2, 2024.
Biography
Esser's career experience includes working as a school secretary at Emerson Elementary in Madison. She earned a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation from Iowa State University.[1]
She served as the treasurer and governance officer of the school board in the 2017-18 school year.[2] Before joining the school board, Esser was involved in the district's Key Communicators group and Community Advisory Committee. She was also president of the Windsor PTO.[3]
Elections
2024
See also: DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2024)
General election
General election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large
Incumbent Sue Esser won election in the general election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large on April 2, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sue Esser (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 2,884 |
| Total votes: 2,884 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sue Esser advanced from the primary for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large.
Endorsements
Esser received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
General election
General election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large
Incumbent Sue Esser defeated Megan Taylor in the general election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sue Esser (Nonpartisan) | 55.7 | 1,993 |
| Megan Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 44.2 | 1,582 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 3,578 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sue Esser and Megan Taylor advanced from the primary for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large.
2018
Three of the nine seats on the DeForest Area School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for by-district and at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbent DeAnna Giovanni did not seek re-election, leaving the Town of Leeds/Vienna seat open. Newcomer Spencer Statz was the only candidate to file for the seat and was elected without opposition. At-large incumbent Sue Esser and Village of DeForest incumbent Jeff Miller both won re-election unopposed.[4][5]
Results
General election
General election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large
Incumbent Sue Esser won election in the general election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sue Esser (Nonpartisan) | 98.9 | 2,577 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 2,605 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sue Esser did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Sue Esser did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2015
DeForest Times-Tribune questionnaire
Esser participated in the following survey conducted by DeForest Times-Tribune. The questions provided by DeForest Times-Tribune are bolded, and Esser's responses follow below.
What qualifies you to serve on the Board of Education?
| “ | I have been active in the district for many years beginning as a volunteer for the Windsor PTO and later as the President. I am a member of the District’s Key Communicators group and Community Advisory Committee and have taught Faith Formation classes at St. Olaf’s for the past 5 years. I have genuine interest in and concern for the direction of the district. I have followed this board closely attending nearly all the meetings for the past 4 years. Having done this will allow me to join the board with the background knowledge needed to be a contributing member right from the start.[1][6] | ” |
| —Sue Esser, 2015 | ||
What do you view as the most important issues/challenges facing the DeForest Area School District?
| “ | The most important thing I can do is to understand the issues in their entirety. By listening to all the information presented, asking questions for clarity and then asking myself 'is this good for students?' or 'Is it fair to the staff?' I can better contribute to the process. A plan will come about and be put into place through collaboration with other board members, administrators and input from staff and community.[1][6] | ” |
| —Sue Esser, 2015 | ||
Who has been the most influential educator in your life? Why?
| “ | My mother has been the most influential educator in my life. Her commitment and understanding of all aspects of education has earned her much respect from many in the field. During her 30-plus years of teaching it was important to her to understand and keep up with changes in the world of education, whether mandated or just as a result of changing times, and the impact it had on students and colleagues. Implementing the best practice for successful students was always her highest priority knowing that what you do and how you do it really does make a difference.[1][6] | ” |
| —Sue Esser, 2015 | ||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 DeForest Times-Tribune, "McFarlin and Esser compete for board seat," March 26, 2015
- ↑ DeForest Area School District, "2017-18 Board of Education Members," accessed March 21, 2018
- ↑ DeForest Times-Tribune, "New face joins board of eductaion," April 10, 2015
- ↑ Marielle Bricker, "Email communication with district clerk," January 5, 2018
- ↑ Dane County Elections, "2018 Spring Election Unofficial Canvass," accessed April 3, 2018
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
