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Nichole Harris
Mayor
Tutwiler, Mississippi
Mayor Nichole Harris is one of the only two women and youngest to hold
Tutwiler, Mississippi’s highest elected office. She is currently serving her
first term as the town’s chief executive officer. Before taking office in
2013, Harris served as an educator for many years. During her time as an
educator, while maintaining high test scores, Harris has served on several
committees for educational advancement and instruction throughout
the state of Mississippi. Harris is driven to make sure that the children in her community are
educated, healthy, and safe. She credits her success to her love for people and her commitment
to improving the welfare and lives of citizens in her community. Harris is a graduate of Mississippi
Valley State University (MVSU), where she received a B.S. in biology and M.A. in teaching. Harris is a
member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and has two daughters, Tayia and La’Zarreia Hayes.

Tyron Harris
School Board Member
East Hartford, Connecticut

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Tyron Harris is a member of the Board of Education because of his
faith and commitment to education. This, along with his business
experience, allows him to bring a new effective voice to the Board of
Education. Harris is a life-long resident of East Hartford but graduated
from Berkeley College in New York City in 2006 with a B.B.A. in general
management and a minor in Human Resources. His focus is student
achievement and fiscal stability. Harris is working to ensure that every student has the opportunity
to succeed in high school, attend college, and succeed in life. He is committed to offering a
comprehensive high school experience and providing each student support. Harris serves because
he wants input into our children’s future; to see children develop, grow, and achieve makes serving
on the board worth his while.

Daniel Hernandez
School Board Member
Tucson, Arizona
Daniel Hernandez, a recently published author, is a school board member
in the Sunnyside Unified School District. He first became politically
engaged in response to Arizona’s immigration policies and chose to
work on Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Hernandez later
began his studies in political science at the University of Arizona. While
attending college, Hernandez served as a campaign manager for state
Representative Steve Farley. Hernandez was a member of Tucson’s City Commission on LGBTQ
issues. Hernandez is an outspoken advocate for gun control and immigration reform. @djblp