Bobby Macias is a Flagstaff Native, born and raised in our beautiful community. He attended Flagstaff Public schools from K-12, then earned degrees through NAU and taught at Christensen and Marshall Elementary school for a combined 17 years. He has come full circle as a student and a teacher and remains committed to giving back to his community. Bobby transferred to Northern Arizona University as teaching faculty in the College of Education and is the partnership lead for the Killip/Thomas/Puente Partnership. Bobby works with preservice teachers in their teacher education programs instilling culturally sustaining pedagogy, criticality, and high leverage practices. 

Jacquie McGregor grew up in Flagstaff, attending Weitzel Elementary, Cromer Elementary, East Flag Jr. High, and Coconino High School. She graduated from NAU and Boston University with degrees in Music Performance, Music Education, and Curriculum and Instruction. For over 20 years, Jacquie has been deeply involved in public school education-as a classroom educator, administrator, and curriculum specialist. She currently works in curriculum development with Grand Canyon Education. Jacquie lives in Flagstaff with her husband, John; her two children, Jackson and Jacob; and one very spoiled Corgi-mix puppy. 

Stacy Fobar has lived in Flagstaff for over 15 years and is an alumni of the Flagstaff Leadership program. She has a background in nonprofit administration in Higher Education and is the Program Coordinator for the Coconino County Superintendent of School’s Office. Stacy has one son who attends Mount Elden Middle School and she is continually impressed by the quality of teachers in the Flagstaff Unified School District. She cares deeply about the learning environments in our community and believes that public education creates community equity. She strongly believes that our teachers and our students are our future leaders

Ellen Jimenez has spent over 30 years in Tourism and Hospitality and is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton Flagstaff. She serves on various boards and committees, including the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Program, City of Flagstaff Tourism Commission, Flagstaff Leadership Program, Wreaths Across America Citizens Cemetery and Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. Ellen is passionate about supporting veterans, education, and community development, and leadership initiatives. She is also Vice Chair of the Southern Arizona Defense Alliance. When not working, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and time with her family and puppies.

Jennifer Grogan grew up in Flagstaff, attending Knoles Elementary School, Mt. Elden Middle School and Sinagua High School (now Sinagua Middle School). Jennifer graduated from NAU with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising. Jennifer is active in the community as a former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and current Chair of the Tourism Commission. Jennifer owns an event planning company, Peak Events, that produces the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival, as well as the Flagstaff Oktoberfest.

Amee Byers has lived in Flagstaff for 18 years. She is a mother of two boys that both attend Marshall Elementary School. She is married to Thomas Byers, the Dean of Faculty at Northland Preparatory Academy. She owns a single studio hair salon in downtown Flagstaff. She volunteers every Monday at Marshall and is on the Marshall PTO. Amee believes whole heartedly in the power of education and supporting our teachers. In her free time she enjoys to hike, go to live music concerts, craft and play with her boys. She hopes to help support the educators in our community, she is thankful for them and believes without them, we have no future.

Kate and her family moved to Flagstaff 6.5 years ago and although a native of California, she has fallen in love with our beautiful mountain town and the community. She has a passion for serving others and making a difference. Her mother, a retired school teacher and her husband who currently teaches within FUSD, explains her deep connection and enthusiasm for our educators. With her philanthropy background, previously at NAU and now at NAH, she is excited about the opportunity to get involved and make difference in supporting our teachers. Kate believes that giving back is what she was made to do!

Laura Rosensweet has spent the last 20 years in Flagstaff after falling in love with the community during her time as an NAU student where she received a bachelor’s in biology followed by a Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon University. Giving back to the community is important to Laura and she serves on the Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth Board as well as the Flagstaff Kennel Club Board. Laura spent many years as a classroom teacher in both Lake Havasu City and Flagstaff Unified School District and knows the value of education for individuals and their communities. Currently Laura works for Education Forward Arizona who advocates and informs on the value and importance of education across the state. Serving on the FUSD Foundation board is a great opportunity to ensure that teachers have the supplies they need to help students reach their full potential.

M.Ed in education and 30 years experience as a Special Education teacher.   I have been coming to Flagstaff since the mid 1980s and fell in love with it.   Both of my children went to NAU, and my son stayed here.   When I retired, I moved to Flagstaff.   Currently I enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and spending as much time as I can with my grandchildren.  It is also important to me to give to the community in any way that I can.

I feel very strongly that public education is vital and needs to be supported; especially for special needs children.   Teachers work extraordinarily hard and need as much help that can be given.

I have lived in Arizona most of my life. I grew up between Scottsdale and the Grand Canyon. My Mother opened a gift store in the town of Tusayan in 1970 where all the family worked. I am a graduate of Arizona State with a bachelors in English Literature and a Masters in secondary education. I have been in and around flagstaff since I was five years old and 13 years ago I decided to move here and start the Toasted Owl. I am so happy to live here between the desert and mountains. I have a great amount of space to choose to be in the woods hiking or in the desert swimming! I have two children Alex and Sophie who both live in the valley. I have two goldendoodles that are truly my best friends. My pastimes are walking/hiking, reading, cooking, travel and shopping for vintage. You can find me most days at one of the Toasted Owls working and running around it truly is my passion!

Christi Macias is a lifelong resident of Flagstaff, leaving only briefly to attend college. She graduated from Coconino High School before earning her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. She later returned to school at Northern Arizona University where she earned her master’s degree in 2022. Christi is currently employed by Northern Arizona Healthcare.

Christi and her husband, Tim, are raising their four children in Flagstaff, all of whom attend or have graduated from schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District. As both a parent and community member, Christi is passionate about public education and believes strong schools are the foundation of a thriving community. She is especially committed to supporting and advocating for students in special education, ensuring every child has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.