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Emily Peterson
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2025 - Present
2029
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Emily Peterson is a member of the Alpine School District in Utah, representing District 6. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Peterson ran for election to the Alpine School District to represent District 6 in Utah. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Peterson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Emily Peterson was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from Carmel High School. She earned an associate degree from Salt Lake Community College in 2004 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 2007. Her career experience includes working as a homemaker and graphic designer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Alpine School District, Utah, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Alpine School District, District 6
Emily Peterson defeated incumbent Sara M. Hacken in the general election for Alpine School District, District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Emily Peterson (Nonpartisan)  | 59.0 | 12,341 | |
| Sara M. Hacken (Nonpartisan) | 41.0 | 8,576 | ||
| Total votes: 20,917 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sara M. Hacken and Emily Peterson advanced from the primary for Alpine School District, District 6.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Peterson in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Emily Peterson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peterson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Schools are not just buildings; they are the heart of our community, shaping future generations and nurturing dreams. I am deeply committed to building a stronger school district by listening to the needs and concerns of the community. I am against reducing the number of programs and closing schools that can be utilized in improving the education of students.
I am passionate about fostering creativity and balancing childhood development through preserving arts and physical education programs in our schools. I firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to explore their talents and reach their full potential, irrespective of their background or interests. A comfortable yet challenging education provides youth the freedom to explore new subjects while ensuring the safety needed in childhood.- Students Succeed when their Schools Stay Open:
Orem is currently in chaos from all of the school closures and from the proposed closures. Our community was built to have small, walkable schools that we love and appreciate. We have a fully built out infrastructure that isn't meant for bus routes or a large number of parent drop-offs and pick-ups. We need a voice for our small Orem schools.
Every child deserves the opportunity to attend a school that fosters their growth, creativity, and academic achievement. However, if a school must be replaced or closed, there must be a clear, thoughtful plan in place to ensure that students and families have the support they need during the transition, and that no student’s education is disrupted. - Students Succeed with Specialty Programs: Specialty programs such as Accelerated Learning Lab (ALL), Dual Language Immersion (DLI), arts, music, physical education, and media are essential to fostering creativity and personal growth in our students. As a trained singer with a degree in Theater Studies and a professional graphic designer, these programs literally shaped my life. Orem, with its rich diversity, is home to many of these important programs, including nine DLI schools offering Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese. It’s critical that we keep these programs open and well-supported to ensure that every student has the opportunity to explore their unique talents.
- Students succeed with valued teachers and community involvement: Students succeed when their teachers and principals are valued, supported, and given the resources they need to excel. Both teachers and principals play a crucial role in shaping our children’s futures, and when they feel appreciated and empowered, they are better equipped to lead, inspire, and guide students. As your representative, I will prioritize making sure both teachers and principals have the support they need. Students thrive when their communities are actively involved in both their education and safety. We are fortunate to have a community that deeply cares about our schools, and this involvement plays a vital role in supporting our students.
We must ensure that our special programs have all the support necessary to thrive. Every student should have access to all specialty classes as well as DLI, ALL and SPED programs. These programs need extra support and I will advocate for them.
In our large and diverse district, there is a wide range of needs, from the unique challenges faced by small schools to the resources required by larger ones. I believe a school board member’s duty is to advocate for every student, ensuring that all schools—regardless of size or location—receive the support they need to help students succeed. I am committed to being a strong voice for Orem and Lindon, advocating for the interests of our small schools while contributing to the broader vision of educational excellence across the district.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 2, 2024
