Erin ​​Steinert is running for Kennewick School Board, Director Position 2. Steinert has spent more than 17 years as an educator, teaching science, math, and art in the district. She is the current director for the Bechtel National Planetarium and Robert & Elisabeth Moore Observatory at Columbia Basin College. Steinert previously served on the board of Hands In for Hands On (HIHO) Tri-Cities, an organization to raise funds for a local children’s museum.

Steinert’s campaign emphasizes transparency, accountability, and accessibility. If elected, she would make sure that every student has access to the tools and resources to thrive, and she believes that the school district should be aligned with the values of empathy, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Steinert also wants to promote science-backed policy and improve communication between the board and the community.

Steinert is running against Gabe Galbraith, another far-right candidate who is promoting divisive, conspiracy-based policy. If elected, he would oppose science-backed public health standards, endangering the school district community. Additionally, Galbraith wants to censor the curriculum by eliminating age-appropriate sex education for opt-in students and by preventing accurate history from being taught. He works in human resources for a Christian health care facility.

Erin ​​Steinert is the clear choice in this race. She deserves your vote for Kennewick School Board as Director 2.