SPOTLIGHT RACE: Stacey Knoell for KS-SD23
Through my professional work and community involvement, I have come to deeply understand that Kansans cherish and are connected by certain values. But despite these shared values, there remains a clear disconnect between the will of our voters and the work of our State Legislature. You might even call it a blatant undermining of voters' explicitly expressed needs. It's evident that to reform this system, we must reform the individuals within it.
In a time when many seek avenues to drive change, I offer a clear path forward. I hope you’ll join me. Together, let's build a future where the collection of our voices shapes policies, where unity forges progress, and where the values we hold dear guide the trajectory of Kansas.
I work as the Executive Director of Gov. Laura Kelly’s Kansas African American Affairs Commission. That means I spend my days in Topeka, and my job is to bridge the gap between the community and their government.
Previously, I was the Kansas Third District co-leader of the Kansas Interfaith Action organization.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Iowa and a degree in Deaf Communications and Interpreter Training from St. Louis Community College.
I received my teaching certificate through Kansas University’s Transition to Teaching Program, which specifically recruited math and science teachers for the Kansas City, Kansas School District.
I have worked in public elementary, middle, and high schools as both a math teacher and sign language interpreter.
I live in Olathe with my husband, our two daughters, and our dog, Twix.
https://www.staceyknoell.com/meet-stacey