Kimberlee Sia

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Kimberlee Sia

Nonpartisan

Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 1

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Scott Baldermann

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

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Birthplace

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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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.

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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,502
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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.

• Everytown for Gun Safety

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

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.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• 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.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

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.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

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.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Star Trek.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, transparency, accountability, and collaboration.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Challenger Explosion, I was in fourth grade.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at Taco Bell, I worked there for four years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Stand by Stephen King is my favorite book because it provides a glimpse into how humanity with the highs and lows of crises.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Hermione from Harry Potter - a strong female character who is super smart and doesn't let boys dictate her actions.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

All The Small Things - Blink 182

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Growing up in a single family home with a mom who worked multiple jobs to provide for us led to many challenges.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Knock knock!

Who's there?
Dwayne
Dwayne who?

Dwayne the bathtub I'm drowning.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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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• Denver Gazette
• Denver Gazette
• Denver Gazette
• Chalkbeat Colorado
• League of Women Voters

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