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Education Leader, Advocate Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong Announces Candidacy for State Legislature in LD13
Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong, an Assistant Professor at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, is announcing her candidacy for the Arizona State House in Legislative District 13 (LD13) to represent Chandler, Gilbert, and Sun Lakes. Dr. Armstrong formerly served as a teacher and school administrator for nearly two decades, deepening her understanding and knowledge of our schools’ funding crisis and how it affects our students and their outcomes.
“As a former teacher and school administrator, I’ve seen firsthand that education is one of the most powerful tools we have to build stronger communities and brighter futures. Now, as a professor at ASU with over a decade of experience helping students build a better future for themselves, I’m bringing that same approach to the legislature, helping us build a better Arizona that works for everyone,” said Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong.
“I’ll work to improve our schools, protect our water supply, support our businesses, and keep housing costs down. It’s time for independent, accountable leadership that puts people first.”
About Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong:
Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong is a former teacher, school administrator, cancer survivor, and a current professor of education at ASU who’s running to become the next State Representative for Chandler, Sun Lakes, and Gilbert. After winning the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for public service in 2009 and the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship for aspiring educators in 2010, Rockee became a public-school teacher. After five years in the classroom, Rockee became a school administrator where she received an award for outstanding achievement from the organization representing local parents. Dr. Armstrong currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation where she conducts research to support school leaders all over the country. She holds a BA in Urban Studies-Economics from Wellesley College, a MSEd from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from the Fisher College of Business, and a PhD from The Ohio State University.
For more information, visit www.rockee4az.com.
