Dr. Margaret B. Wright has been advocating for the educational rights of children for decades and in Pueblo since she moved here in 2013. She has earned a PhD in educational research and policy analysis with a concentration in curriculum and instruction; a MSA in School Administration and a BA and MFA in Theatre Arts.

As an educator, credited with over 40 years in education, she has served in a myriad of roles: college and community college instructor; education director/principal; teacher (high, middle and elementary schools); a core content teacher (English, Reading, Speech), Special Education (SPED-ESS teacher-gifted), fine arts teachers (theatre and dance), English Second Language (ESL) teacher, paraprofessional (hearing impaired), and substitute teacher; and as an educational consultant/advocate. She has provided professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals and school administrators. During her tenure as a school administrator, she served in several alternative educational settings: three juvenile prisons, a mental health hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and Richmond Children’s Hospital for students with multiple disabilities.

She was trained as an AdvancED (SACS CASI) Chair-National Certification as an AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Chair: certified chair for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement; trained to lead a quality assurance review team visit into any SACS CASI / AdvancED-member school. In addition, she holds certifications as a Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor II (CACII). As a Pueblo small business owner, she is president/CEO of Collaborative Educational Supportive Services, LLC, an educational/counseling firm.

Currently, Dr. Wright serves as the chair of the Colorado Juvenile Parole Board, having served as the vice-chair and a member since 2016. She is a member of the Colorado Black Caucus of School Board Directors.

She is proud to live and serve in Pueblo alongside her husband, Dr. Carl N. Wright, professor of accounting at CSU-Pueblo’s Hasan School of Business.

Dr. Wright was elected to the Board of Education as Vice President in November 2019 and as President in 2021. Her term expires in November 2023. She can be reached by email at margaret.wrightboe@pueblod60.org or at (719) 696-0715.

Born and raised in Pueblo County, Tommy is proud to call Pueblo home. He attended public schools in both Districts 60 and 70, graduating from Rye High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo.

He has served Southern Colorado youth as a District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America, teaching youth the importance of leadership through service, and gained experience balancing tight budgets, managing staff resources, and building community relations. More recently Tommy has worked with youth as an instructor for El Pueblo History Museum’s Hands-on History program.

Tommy currently works for a power line engineering consultant, a position that has given him a working knowledge of contracting, requests for proposals, land rights, and permitting the electric utility industry as well as continuing to develop his skills in finance, managing resources, and building relationships.

Tommy is passionate about public education and is ready to help District 60 live up to its promise of educating for purpose and impact.

Mr. Farrell was elected to the Board of Education in November 2019, and elected Vice President in December 2021. His term expires in November 2023. He can be reached by email at thomas.farrellboe@pueblod60.org or at (719) 569-5433.

Barb Clementi is a lifelong resident of Pueblo and a proud 1971 graduate of Central High. She earned her teaching degree from CSU Fort Collins, and returned to Pueblo as a classroom teacher, finding her niche as a middle school language arts and reading teacher. She also holds an M.A. in Technology from Lesley College and a Paralegal Certification.

Barb served as the Facilitator of Organizational and Leadership Development for District 60, training and directing the professional and leadership development for all staff, and guiding the district through the Site Based Decision Making process. She is a well-respected trainer of Interest-Based Solutions, the Steven Covey programs, Total Quality Transformation, and also, a skilled facilitator.

An active union leader, Barb was elected twice by Colorado’s educators to represent them on the Board of the National Education Association in Washington, DC. She was elected by that board to lead their compliance and training committee, serving in that capacity for five years. Barb also represented Pueblo area educators on the Colorado Education Association board, serving at the state level in many different capacities, and she served here as the Executive Vice President of PEA for ten years. Barb now consults with school districts across the country, focusing primarily on Labor-Management Collaboration, a process and tool which ensures that school district decisions are based on what’s best for kids.

Barb Clementi was elected to the Board in 2015, elected Vice President in April 2017 and President in 2018; her term expires in 2023. She can be reached by email at barb.clementi@pueblod60.org or at (719) 924-5232.

Dr. Kathy DeNiro is a native Coloradoan, raised in Pueblo, and attended K-12 Pueblo School District 60 (D60) schools. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Denver. 

She served in teaching and staff positions as well as central and school administration roles in D60. Past experience also includes School Board President, Vice President, and Board Director for D60. 

For the past five years, she has been an Educational Consultant collaborating with schools to improve positive school culture. She has delivered trainings throughout the nation and passionately believes that kids want to learn, teachers want to teach, and everyone, including parents, wants a safe and caring learning environment. 

Past honors include selection as Colorado Middle School Principal of the Year from the National Association Secondary School Principals. Also, a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sports Festival, and United States Olympic Committee World Hemisphere Tournament, Taipei, Twain, serving as a certified athletic trainer of sports medicine. 

Dr. DeNiro was elected to the Board in November of 2021. Her term expires in November of 2025. She can be reached by email at drkathy.deniroboe@pueblod60.org.

Vacancy to be appointed by the Board of Education.