From ashleysartelle.com: 

Only about 45% of Knox County students are proficient in reading, and only about 40% are proficient in math.  I want a school board that is laser focused on the fundamentals of education - improving reading, improving math, and making sure our students are truly prepared for life after graduation.

Priorities:

• Core Academics

• Empowered Teaching

• Parents Matter

• Student Success

From bikeforschoolboard.com: 

Katherine’s journey into public education advocacy began when her son was a toddler in early intervention. As she worked to understand what school would look like for him, she found herself a frantic parent navigating a system she hadn’t prepared for—one that hadn’t always served her well as a student either.

That experience pushed her to speak out—advocating for comprehensive student services, stronger investments in every student’s future, and defending public schools against the growing threat of privatization.

Today, Katherine serves on the Knox County Board of Education representing District 4, where she brings that advocacy into action. She is committed to giving every student in Knox County access to the resources and opportunities they need—regardless of ZIP code, household income, or student support needs.