Mercer Island residents recognize Stephanie’s strong leadership, share her values, and are confident she will serve our community well as a school board director.
WE SUPPORT STEPHANIE
Angela Bahng
Jessi Biagi
Darcey Blinn
Julian Bradley
Mar Brettman
Cathy Chen
Susan Conrad-Wang
Jennifer Crespi
Larry Ellestad
Kathey Ellestad
Kimberly Frank
Trey Frank
Kate Gilham
Steve Hearon
Annie Hearon
Holly Hearon
Julie Hsieh
Tricia Jaffe
Sarah Karim
Allison Kawano
Melanie Larson
Tim Larson
Robin Li
Jaymee Lundin
Lesley Malakoti
Ly-Lan McCarthy
TJ McCarthy
Christine Nakano
Laura Oberto
Maki Park
Blaze Pattison
Laura Pattison
Carrie Pilspanen
Neil Pilspanen
Sheila Rivera
John Rivera Dirks
Dave Rosenbaum
Samantha Rubenfield
Sabina Salzmann
Helen Weyant
Adam Weyant
Greg Williams
Brittanie Williams
Stephen Williams
Geoff Young
WHAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE SAYING
“I have worked directly with Stephanie Burnett from kindergarten room parent all the way up to board member while she served as PTA President at Lakeridge Elementary School. I have seen her support children in the classroom, encouraged community enrichment opportunities, and increased engagement with families. Her legal background has guided her in times of conflict and problem-solving and required her to collaborate with multiple parties and organizations for resolution. Stephanie has worked tirelessly as she has taken on leadership positions as PTSA President at Islander Middle School as well. Stephanie’s business acumen has ensured budgets were met and she isn’t afraid to state her opinion and voice her concerns or elevate feedback she has received from the community. Stephanie grew up on Mercer Island and has given back to MI in many ways. She now has 3 children who have different needs. She has experienced the pros and cons of MISD and private schooling and can use that knowledge to help guide the community to make important decisions that benefit MI families. Stephanie’s strength of character and child-focused values would make her an excellent school board member.”
MISD Parents
MISD Parent
“I am excited to endorse Stephanie for the school board. Through our work together to promote E-bike safety, I saw firsthand her concern for the well-being of our students. I know that she’ll make an excellent and thoughtful School Board Director.”
MI Deputy Mayor
“When we launched the PTA committee for Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD), Stephanie was a driving force in helping us bring a disability awareness education program to Lakeridge, where she served as PTA President. Her leadership was marked by intelligence, compassion, and a genuine commitment to supporting every student. Stephanie took the time to truly understand our goals, offering unwavering support every step of the way. Her dedication to ensuring that ALL children feel seen, supported, and valued within MISD is inspiring. She is a true advocate for creating a school community where every child belongs.”
“I am proud to endorse Stephanie Burnett for school board—a proven advocate for the education and well-being of every child in our district.
When faced with dissatisfaction in the district’s process in a certain issue, Stephanie channeled that energy into positive change – a change that will benefit an untold number of students that follow her own kids in the district.
We need leaders like Stephanie —who believes in every child’s potential and works tirelessly to help them reach it.”
Parent of 2 MISD students