Re-elect Kevin Walsh
Keeping Kyrene Strong
8 years of putting students first on the Kyrene School Board — and the work isn't done.
A Proven Advocate for Kyrene Schools
Kevin Walsh has served on the Kyrene School Board for 8 years, guided by a simple belief: public schools are essential for our kids, our community, and our nation. Every single vote he has cast has been to keep Kyrene schools strong, stable, and inclusive. As a proud parent of five past, present, and future Kyrene students — with his youngest just 7 months old and not graduating until 2040 — Kevin's family is deeply rooted in the long-term success of this district.
Kevin knows that children cannot learn if they are struggling. That is why he has fought to fund dedicated counselors and social workers in every Kyrene school, championed early literacy programs, and protected classroom funding even when it meant making difficult decisions. Kyrene's greatest asset is not its brick-and-mortar buildings — it is the professionals who teach and inspire students every day.
Kevin comes from a family of educators. Both of his children's grandmothers were public school teachers in Arizona, one right here in Kyrene, with a combined 50 years in the classroom. He has been an associate member of the Arizona Education Association for his entire time on the Board, because he knows that supporting educators is how we get the best outcomes for students.
What Kevin Has Done for Kyrene
Students First, Always
Every vote Kevin has cast over 8 years has been guided by one question: what is best for kids? From DEI policies to counselor funding, he has put students first even when it wasn't politically convenient.
Children Can't Learn If They're Struggling
Kevin has championed dedicated school counselors and social workers in every Kyrene school. When he joined the Board, elementary schools had zero counselors. Now every school has one — and he fought to keep them when Arizona slashed funding.
Investing in the People Who Teach Our Kids
Kyrene's greatest asset isn't its buildings — it's the professionals who teach and inspire students every day. Kevin helped direct $6.65 million in savings into compensation raises for teachers and staff.
Defending Classrooms from State Overreach
When Tom Horne threatened to pull $1.5 million in funding over Kyrene's DEI and wellness policies, Kevin went toe-to-toe with his office and won. He'll keep fighting to protect counselors, reading specialists, and the arts from Prop 320's chopping block.
Help Keep Kyrene Strong
Kevin is asking for your vote this November. If you believe in strong public schools, experienced leadership, and educators who are valued — join the effort.