Tumwater School Board Candidates
Committed to Students. Focused on Solutions.
Sarah Overbay
A lifelong Washingtonian and proud graduate of Centralia High School, Sarah earned her B.A. in Psychology from Concordia University. She spent 14 years traveling nationwide as her husband played professional baseball before settling in Tumwater to raise their six children. A passionate community volunteer, Sarah is active in youth programs and local schools.
Priorities:
- Academics Over Agendas
- Partnerships with Parents
- Fair Allocation of Resources
Website: https://www.sarahfortsdschools.com/
Rob Warner
A seventh-generation Tumwater resident and proud graduate of Tumwater Schools, Rob has served as a guest teacher and coach for years. With deep family ties to education, he’s committed to collaboration across teachers, staff, and administrators. Rob emphasizes transparency and fiscal accountability in meeting district challenges.
Priorities:
- Accountability to Taxpayers
- Safe Campuses with School Resource Officers
- Academic Excellence and Integrity
Website: https://warnertsd33.com/
Ty Kuehl
A lifelong Tumwater resident and graduate of East Olympia Elementary, Bush Middle, and Tumwater High, Ty brings both district pride and professional leadership experience. With a background in management and marketing, he believes in inclusive teamwork and equitable support for all schools. A dedicated father of four, Ty champions student engagement through sports, arts, and extracurriculars.
Priorities:
- Strong Services for Students with Special Needs
- Collaboration with Teachers and Staff
- Equitable Support for All Schools
Website: https://www.ty4tsd.com/
Aimee Staudt
Aimee brings community leadership and a passion for educational excellence to her candidacy. Dedicated to strengthening collaboration between schools and families, she’s focused on ensuring Tumwater’s schools remain safe and supportive environments where every student can thrive.
Priorities:
- Support for Female Athletics
- Safe School Environments
- Collaboration with Parents and Educators
Website: aimee4tumwatersd.com
Our Shared Vision
Tumwater deserves steady, student-centered leadership — not politics.
We believe our schools should focus on academic excellence, integrity, and opportunity for every student, not distractions that divide our community.
Together, Sarah Overbay, Rob Warner, Ty Kuehl, and Aimee Staudt are committed to keeping classrooms focused on learning, supporting teachers and families, and ensuring every decision puts students first.
They share a clear vision:
- Strong academics that prepare students for the future.
- Safe and supportive campuses where students and staff can thrive.
- Fiscal responsibility and transparency with taxpayers.
- Partnerships with parents and educators built on trust, collaboration, and respect. Tumwater’s schools deserve leaders who listen, lead with integrity, and solve problems — not political activists.