On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for Superintendent of Public Instruction (AZ)
Full Name:
Michael D. Butts
Gender:
Male
Family:
Children
Birth Place:
Cincinnati, OH
Home City:
Phoenix, AZ
EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration, Northern Arizona University
MEd, Education, Northern Arizona University, 2019-2020
BS, Communications, Arizona State University, 2007-2012
Candidate, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, 2026
Candidate, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 11, 2022, 2024
No caucus information on file.
Assistant Principal, Agua Fria Union High School District, 2023-present
School Administrator, Osborn School District, 2021-2023
Teacher, Arizona State University Preparatory Academy, 2016-2021
Teacher, Cambridge Advanced Curriculum, 2017
Case Manager, Arizona Department of Child Safety, 2014-2016
Customer Service, Verizon Wireless, 2006-2014
Police Officer, Cincinnati Police Department, 2003-2005
Board of Directors, Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented, 2023-present
State Committee Member, Arizona Democratic Party, 2022-present
Mission for Arizona Canvass Trainer, Democratic National Committee, 2022-present
Member, Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented, 2021-present
Member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, 2011-present
Member, Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators, present
Volunteer Mentor, Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, 2008-2012