I’m uniquely qualified to serve on the Aspen Peaks School Board. With a lifetime in education, I’ve seen how board decisions shape real classrooms, teachers, and students in Lehi. Governance—vision, policy, curriculum approval, superintendent support, and budget oversight—is different from daily operations. My experience ensures we make wise, student-first decisions, one classroom at a time.
Month: September 2025
Diane Knight’s Vision for Aspen Peaks School District
Diane Knight shares her vision for education in Aspen Peaks School District, emphasizing classroom-focused leadership, parent partnerships, and proven best practices.
Jen Paxman Endorses Diane Knight
“We need voices on the school board who have been in the trenches. We need people like Diane—who understand not just policies, but people”.
Angenette Inbler: “Diane Knight Brings Real Classroom Experience to the School Board”
A Leader Who Understands the Classroom As an educator, I cannot overstate the importance...
Hannah Miles Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Teacher and parent Hannah Miles shares her heartfelt endorsement for Diane Knight, highlighting Diane’s compassion, experience, and leadership. Vote Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1.
Aimee Ellis Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Aimee Ellis endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, praising her 36 years of classroom experience, strong leadership, and love for students. Vote Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1.
Jen Allen Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Educator Jen Allen endorses Diane Knight, praising her optimism, leadership, and dedication to students and families. Vote Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1 to support strong education and community values.
Clarissa Nisbett Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Educator Clarissa Nisbett endorses Diane Knight, praising her compassion, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Vote Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1 to support students, families, and schools.
Kelsey Cook Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Educator Kelsey Cook endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, highlighting her warmth, dedication, and passion for helping students thrive. Vote Diane Knight to support strong schools and families.
Jenilee Furness Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
PTA leader Jenilee Furness shares how Diane Knight’s leadership, enthusiasm, and compassion helped transform school events into community-wide successes — from membership drives to record-breaking food drives. Vote Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1.
Kristin Bjorn Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Educator Kristin Bjorn endorses Diane Knight, praising her dedication, expertise, and compassion for students. Vote Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1 to support strong schools and families.
PTA: Building Strong Parent–Teacher Partnerships | Aspen Peaks School District
PTA involvement brings parents, teachers, and communities together for the good of students. From food drives to school carnivals, Diane Knight’s leadership and enthusiasm continue to inspire teamwork and success across Aspen Peaks School District.
Jeanne Stricklin Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Jeanne Stricklin endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, highlighting her leadership, compassion, and dedication to education and students.
Karen Chappell Endorsement for Diane Knight — Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
It is with full confidence that I give my endorsement to Diane Knight for the Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1. Her leadership, insight, and lifelong dedication to education make her the right choice for our schools and community.
Meaningful Inclusion for Special Ed Students in Alpine School District
Alpine School District’s new special education plan prioritizes meaningful inclusion for SPED students. Learn how this approach benefits all students and how Diane Knight will lead efforts to support teachers, parents, and children across Aspen Peaks.
Lani Sitake Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Endorsements from respected educators like Lani Sitake highlight Diane Knight’s proven leadership and long-standing dedication to education in our community. Her background as a teacher and collaborator ensures that families, students, and educators alike will have a strong advocate on the Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1.
Calm, Confident, and Competent: Retired Principal Kim Roper Endorses Diane Knight
Retired principal Kim Roper praises Diane Knight as calm, confident, and competent—three essential qualities that define great educators and strong school board leaders.
An Educator’s Endorsement: Amanda Reynolds on Diane Knight’s Lasting Impact
Educator Amanda Reynolds shares her heartfelt endorsement of Diane Knight, describing her as a passionate, hardworking mentor whose love for teaching has left a lasting mark on students and colleagues alike.
A Counselor’s Perspective: Why Heidi Elmer Supports Diane Knight
School counselor Heidi Elmer endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board, recognizing her vision, integrity, and lifelong dedication to students, teachers, and families.
Endorsement from Representative Kay Christofferson for Diane Knight – Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Representative Kay Christofferson endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, highlighting her decades of classroom experience, leadership integrity, and dedication to families and students.
Students and Parents First
After 36 years in education, Diane Knight shares why her loyalty has always been to students and their families — not to any organization or special interest group. Her independence and classroom experience drive her commitment to put students first on the Aspen Peaks School Board.
Michele Reeves Endorses Diane Knight — A Forever Friend and Inspiring Kindergarten Teacher
Michele Reeves shares a touching endorsement of Diane Knight, recalling the warmth, creativity, and lifelong impact of a teacher who becomes a “Forever Friend” to every student and family she meets.
Building Strong Relationships with Legislators to Improve Student Safety
The Importance of School Board–Legislator Relationships One of the critical...
Lisa Taylor: Why Diane Knight’s Experience Matters
An experienced colleague shares how Diane Knight’s 36 years of teaching, integrity, and collaborative leadership make her the principled voice Aspen Peaks School District needs.
A Parent’s Perspective: Why I Support Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board
Lehi parent and former student mom, Katie Koivisto, shares a heartfelt endorsement of Diane Knight — highlighting her kindness, experience, and readiness to lead Aspen Peaks School District through its first years.
How to Vote 2025 General Election
The Aspen Peaks School Board General Election takes place on November 4, 2025. Learn how to register, request a mail-in ballot, and cast your vote for Diane Knight for Seat 1.
Looking Forward: Critical Interim Decisions
With just twenty months before Aspen Peaks School District begins operations, critical interim decisions are underway. From transportation logistics to data infrastructure and district collaboration, learn what’s being done to ensure a strong start in 2027.
Parent and Community Engagement
Parent and community involvement is essential to the success of Aspen Peaks School District. From PTA meetings to innovative ideas like AI in classrooms and student internships, strong partnerships enrich education and open doors for our students’ future.
Fostering Positive Relationships
Listening Builds Stronger Communities One of my strengths is that I genuinely enjoy...
Understanding the New Aspen Peaks School District Setup
Aspen Peaks School District will serve 35,000 students with seven board members across Alpine, Lehi, American Fork, Highland, Cedar Hills, and Draper. Learn how boundaries, schools, and representation will be structured for greater local control.
Innovation and the Art of Teaching: Diane Knight’s Thoughts on Curriculum and Instruction
Diane Knight, school board candidate for Aspen Peaks, discusses the importance of teacher input, balanced technology use, curriculum flexibility, and ensuring all students receive access to arts, music, and technical education.
Protecting Students: Diane Knight’s Stance on School Library Policies
Diane Knight addresses the importance of enforcing strict standards for school libraries by supporting state law HB374 and district policy 6161, vowing to keep materials age-appropriate and schools free from indecency and agendas.
Reducing Class Sizes with Proactive Budgeting | Diane Knight for School Board
Diane Knight outlines how the Alpine School District can effectively reduce class sizes without increasing spending—by making smarter, earlier decisions with funds already budgeted for that exact purpose.
Improving Student Achievement for All Learners
Diane Knight shares her commitment to inclusive education, advocating for trained paraprofessionals and budget priorities that support every student—regardless of ability or background.
Prioritizing the Classroom: Diane Knight’s Vision for Responsible Budgeting
School board candidate Diane Knight explains why every financial decision must begin with one question: How will this affect the classroom? From FTE misallocations to overcrowded classes, she urges proactive, student-focused budgeting in Alpine School District.
Fostering Strong School-Community Relationships: Diane Knight’s Vision for Aspen Peaks
Diane Knight shares her vision for creating meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the Aspen Peaks School Board, teachers, parents, and community members through transparency, presence, and respect.
Improving School Attendance and Reducing Dropout Rates: A Classroom-Centered Approach
What measures would you propose to improve school attendance rates and reduce dropout...
Facing the Realities in Our Classrooms: Diane Knight’s Plan for Addressing Behavior and Language Barriers
Diane Knight outlines pressing challenges facing Aspen Peaks schools—behavioral issues, language barriers, and lack of support—and presents practical solutions including trained classroom aides and ESL certification opportunities.
How Diane Knight Plans to Retain Great Teachers in Aspen Peaks
School board candidate Diane Knight outlines her plan to combat teacher burnout by prioritizing classrooms, competitive compensation, and support staff to help educators succeed in Aspen Peaks School District.
Diane Knight Shares Her Qualifications and Vision for Aspen Peaks School District
Diane Knight brings 36 years of educational experience and a classroom-first approach to her campaign for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1. Her vision? A student-focused, teacher-supported, parent-partnered school district.
Why Educators Trust Diane Knight: Endorsement from Christie Péo Lambert
Diane Knight is an exemplary educator and community advocate. Her hands-on experience and support for both teachers and parents make her the right choice for Aspen Peaks School Board.
Diane Knight Responds to Lehi Free Press School Board Candidate Q&A
Diane Knight, a 36-year educator and candidate for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, shares her vision for student success, teacher support, and responsible budgeting in the new district.
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Why I Trust Diane Knight to Serve Our Schools
Dr. Stephanie Dorsey endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, highlighting her 30+ years of teaching experience, compassionate leadership, and ability to connect students, families, and educators.
A Visionary Educator: Why Diane Knight Is the Right Choice for School Board
District employee Nancy Macedone endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board, praising her vision, heart, and lasting impact on students, families, and fellow educators.
From Classroom to Community: Why I Support Diane Knight for School Board
Anya Oaks, a parent and former intervention aide, shares why she fully supports Diane Knight for School Board based on years of personal and professional experience with her in the classroom and community.
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
A heartfelt reflection on the power of kindness, inclusion, and classroom community from former kindergarten teacher and school board candidate Diane Knight.
Representative Cory Maloy Endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1
Representative Cory Maloy endorses Diane Knight for Aspen Peaks School Board Seat 1, praising her steady leadership, classroom experience, and commitment to building a strong foundation for students, families, and teachers in the new district.
How and When to Vote – Aspen Peaks School Board Election Info
Learn how to vote in the Aspen Peaks School Board election. Find key dates, registration info, and support Diane Knight in the Primary on August 12.
Barbara Hassard Endorses Diane Knight | Putting Children and Classrooms First
Barbara Hassard, a veteran educator and counselor, endorses Diane Knight for her commitment to student-centered decisions and respect for proven educational practices.
Amy Bohrer Endorses Diane Knight | Advocate for Education & Community
Amy Bohrer praises Diane Knight’s ability to lead with kindness and purpose, calling her a strong advocate for teachers, students, and the community who leaves everyone feeling cared for.














































