A VOTE FOR QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION
Randy’s service on Utah’s State Board of Education over the last three years has been a rigorous journey. During his first two years, he served as Vice Chair of USBE’s Law & Licensing Committee, considering and developing every Board Rule brought to the full board in response to legislative updates and policy needs in public education. Last year, he was appointed Chair for the Standards and Assessment Committee with responsibility to take a leadership role in all academic standards for all content areas in all grade levels. In addition, assessment instruments re developed to support and evaluate student mastery of standards.
Randy’s past performance demonstrates his commitment to quality public education for Utah’s students: 16 years on Nebo School Board, 14 years on Mountainland Technical College Board of Directors, 44 years teaching at BYU, former Associate Dean in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, Beverley Taylor Sorenson Advisory Board member, Oversight Committee for the revision of the Utah Core Arts Standards, Utah Arts Education Collective Impact Steering Committee, BYU Public School Partnership, guest teacher in 42 countries.
Randy partners with Utah’s parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and community leaders to develop a shared focus on effective student learning. He builds bridges of respect as opposing sides of educational initiatives are explored, vetted, and strategic plans are formulated and approved. He believes every Board decision must be considered with students in mind.
Randy works to ensure that Utah’s children will learn in a safe, nurturing environment where available resources are focused on considering and meeting individual educational needs leading to the growth and well-being of each child. Attracting and keeping excellent teachers, reducing class size, and supporting a curriculum addressing the whole child are critical components of quality public education in Utah.
Randy employs best practices to support the delivery of a quality Utah Public Education, responsive to positive educational reform while maintaining a solid value base for every child.
Randy is a life-long learner with deep Utah roots.