Endorsements

"With a background in mental health and LGBTQ advocacy, Carlsen should bring an emphasis on inclusivity and rebuilding connections with the community. Both will be sorely needed as Seattle Public Schools faces a critical moment."

"With a background in mental health and LGBTQ advocacy, Carlsen should bring an emphasis on inclusivity and rebuilding connections with the community. Both will be sorely needed as Seattle Public Schools faces a critical moment."

Seattle is not as immune from the right-wing attack on LGBTQ+ students as we may think. In July 2023 KOMO news launched an attack on gender-affirming care being offered through wellness centers at Seattle Public Schools. Right-wingers nearly succeeded at gathering signatures to repeal the state’s new law protecting trans kids. Parents report a growing problem with LGBTQ+ kids being bullied at Seattle schools and that the district is failing to properly address it. Carlsen’s experience will help provide much needed leadership for SPS to protect and support kids in an increasingly reactionary time.

Seattle is not as immune from the right-wing attack on LGBTQ+ students as we may think. In July 2023 KOMO news launched an attack on gender-affirming care being offered through wellness centers at Seattle Public Schools. Right-wingers nearly succeeded at gathering signatures to repeal the state’s new law protecting trans kids. Parents report a growing problem with LGBTQ+ kids being bullied at Seattle schools and that the district is failing to properly address it. Carlsen’s experience will help provide much needed leadership for SPS to protect and support kids in an increasingly reactionary time.

Seattle is not as immune from the right-wing attack on LGBTQ+ students as we may think. In July 2023 KOMO news launched an attack on gender-affirming care being offered through wellness centers at Seattle Public Schools. Right-wingers nearly succeeded at gathering signatures to repeal the state’s new law protecting trans kids. Parents report a growing problem with LGBTQ+ kids being bullied at Seattle schools and that the district is failing to properly address it. Carlsen’s experience will help provide much needed leadership for SPS to protect and support kids in an increasingly reactionary time.

"Debbie is a true leader. She has started and led successful organizations, and has a long track record of bringing people together to make positive change in our communities. She is a hard worker who cares deeply about equity, and I know she will work to ensure that Seattle's students get the care, resources, and learning environments they need to thrive and be our next leaders." - Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund.