Putting Families and Empowered Teachers First To Create Strong Schools
Strong schools begin with strong partnerships between families and teachers. This means removing politics from education and focusing on what truly matters—student success, teacher support, and family involvement.
Putting Families First means giving parents a real voice in decisions that affect their children—from curriculum to school culture—while fostering transparency and collaboration.
Empowering Teachers means investing in educators through better hiring practices, housing support, and open communication, so they can thrive and lead in the classroom.
Creating Strong Schools means prioritizing core academics, safety, and continuous improvement—without distractions from partisan agendas or top-down mandates.
I’m committed to real education, and community-driven solutions that unite rather than divide. It’s about building schools where every student is supported, every teacher is respected, and every family is engaged.
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Leadership Without Politics
Christian Hornbaker is running for the school board—not for a political party. He believes our schools should reflect the values and needs of our local community, not be shaped by distant state agendas or partisan pressure. Education is too important to be politicized. Every decision should be made with students, families, and educators in mind—not ideology. This campaign is about finding common ground, listening to all voices, and making choices that strengthen our schools—not divide them.
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Refocusing on Real Education
It’s time to get back to the heart of learning—math, science, and English. Christian Hornbaker believes our students deserve a strong foundation in core subjects, free from unnecessary distractions and political mandates. Rural schools face unique challenges, and we need solutions that reflect local realities, not one-size-fits-all policies from the state level. By returning to the roots of education, we can better prepare our kids for the future, support our teachers, and create classrooms where learning—not politics—is the priority.
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Invest in Teachers, Build Stronger Schools
Teachers are the foundation of our school district—and they deserve more than appreciation, they deserve action. Christian Hornbaker is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting quality educators through proactive hiring strategies and real solutions like addressing housing affordability. Attracting younger teachers and keeping experienced ones starts with creating an environment where they feel valued, heard, and empowered. When we invest in our teachers, we invest in our students, our families, and the future of our community.
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Empowering Families Through Partnership
Strong schools are built on strong relationships between families and educators. Christian Hornbaker believes parents are not just participants—they’re essential partners in shaping their children’s education. From curriculum decisions to protecting fairness in girls’ sports, families deserve a real voice in the classroom and beyond. This isn’t about pushing one viewpoint—it’s about creating a culture of collaboration, respect, and transparency, where teachers, parents, and students work together toward shared goals. When families are empowered—not sidelined—we build trust, improve communication, and create better outcomes for every child. Because when families are involved, schools don’t just function—they thrive.