Kimberlee Sia
2023 - Present
2027
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Kimberlee Sia is a member of the Denver Board of Education in Colorado, representing District 1. She assumed office on December 1, 2023. Her current term ends in 2027.
Sia ran for election to the Denver Board of Education to represent District 1 in Colorado. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Sia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kimberlee Sia was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Denver Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
General election
General election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 1
Kimberlee Sia defeated incumbent Scott Baldermann in the general election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 1 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kimberlee Sia (Nonpartisan)  | 54.9 | 19,489 |
 | Scott Baldermann (Nonpartisan) | 45.1 | 16,013 | |
| Total votes: 35,502 | |||
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Endorsements
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Sia received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Sia's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
- Denver City Cncl. Memb. Kendra Black (Nonpartisan)
- Denver Mayor Michael Johnston (Nonpartisan)
- Frmr. state Rep. Terrance Carroll (D)
- Frmr. Denver Sch. Brd. Memb. Sue Edwards
- Frmr. Denver Sch. Brd. Memb. Bruce Hoyt
- Frmr. Denver Mayor Federico Peña
- Frmr. Denver Sch. Brd. Memb. Anne Rowe
- Denver Families Action
- Everytown for Gun Safety
- Resign Denver Public Schools Board
- Smart Choice Colorado
- The Denver Gazette
- Darcy Schoening - Frmr. El Paso Cnty. Moms for Liberty Chair
Pledges
Sia signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kimberlee Sia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a lifelong educator and passionate advocate for quality education. I am also the mother of two DPS students with different learning needs and educational interests. Our family decided to move from the suburbs to Denver when our youngest child started kindergarten so we could enroll in Denver Public Schools. We believe in the strength of the public education Denver Public Schools has to offer all families. We have been fortunate to participate in the school choice process to ensure both of our children’s schools supported them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As I was growing up, my mom instilled in me how important education was as a pathway to success. As a first-generation college student, I intimately understand the challenges and barriers students face in their educational journeys. My own education experiences have shaped my belief that every student deserves an education that equips them for a successful future. I am deeply committed to creating an educational system that provides equitable opportunities for all, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- It's time for a change on the DPS Board. I bring the passion and experience necessary to make that change.
- Our students, family, educators, and community deserve a transparent and functional school board. Denver Public Schools has the potential to be an effective, high-achieving school district. I am ready to work alongside our community to make this happen!
- We deserve school board members with experience in education. Kimberlee Sia has a decades-long career in education and executive leadership that uniquely qualifies her to serve on the school board.
I am a lifelong educator and passionate advocate for quality education. I am also the mother of two DPS students with different learning needs and educational interests. Our family decided to move from the suburbs to Denver when our youngest child started kindergarten so we could enroll in Denver Public Schools. We believe in the strength of the public education Denver Public Schools has to offer all families. We have been fortunate to participate in the school choice process to ensure both of our children’s schools supported them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
I look up to my mom. My mom is someone who has dealt with many challenges in her life. As a single mother she was able to provide a great life for me and my sisters. I want to model her and all the values she instilled in me.
Integrity, transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
The Challenger Explosion, I was in fourth grade.
My first job was at Taco Bell, I worked there for four years.
The Stand by Stephen King is my favorite book because it provides a glimpse into how humanity with the highs and lows of crises.
Hermione from Harry Potter - a strong female character who is super smart and doesn't let boys dictate her actions.
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Growing up in a single family home with a mom who worked multiple jobs to provide for us led to many challenges.
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Dwayne
Dwayne who?
Dwayne the bathtub I'm drowning.
Hon. Federico Peña, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Secretary of Energy, and Mayor of Denver
Hon. Terrance Carroll, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives
Hon. Sue Edwards, former District 1 DPS School Board Rep
Hon. Bruce Hoyt, former District 1 DPS School Board Rep
Hon. Anne Rowe, former District 1 DPS School Board Rep
Hon. Former Denver City Councilwoman for District 4
Denver Families Action
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Other survey responses
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 4, 2023
