Ward A

Having been a Grand Islander for ten years and with five children enrolled in GIPS, Amanda is extremely passionate about our local school system. She chose to run for the GIPS Board of Education because she believes the teachers are not being given the care they deserve, the students are not receiving the education they need, and the community is not offered the transparency that GIPS claims to provide. As a member of the Board of Education, Amanda is An Ally to the Community, Teachers, and Students.

Ward A

Josh Sikes is a student minister at Third City Christian Church. He is passionate about our community's youth and is motivated to ensure that they are set up for a successful future -- and that starts with the teachers. Students won't receive a solid education unless GIPS is able to recruit and retain the best teachers in the state. Josh was motivated to run for the Board of Education to ensure that GIPS is making the necessary changes to better prioritize Recruiting and Retention.

Ward B

Born and raised in Grand Island, Hank has been surrounded by education his entire life. His mother, father, aunt, and uncle all spent many years of their lives teaching and/or coaching youth. A graduate of GISH, Hank was disappointed to see the state of GIPS in 2022, and as a result he chose to run for the Board of Education. As a board member, he demands to see more attention brought to The Three T's: Transparency, Teachers, and Test Scores.