Amber Shill is running for a fourth term representing District 2 on the Canyons Board of Education in the Nov. 3 general election, a nonpartisan seat covering most of Cottonwood Heights.
Shill was first elected in November 2014 and won re-election in November 2018 and again in November 2022, according to the Canyons School District website. She has served as board president.
Candidate information
- Office sought: Canyons School Board, District 2
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Residence area: Cottonwood Heights (District 2)
- Education: Bachelor of science in finance, Brigham Young University, 1988 (cum laude); master's in public administration, Brigham Young University, 2023
- Family: Married with four children who attend or have graduated from the Brighton feeder system
Experience and public service
Shill lists several civic roles on the district's board page, in addition to her time on the Canyons Board of Education since 2015. Her listed roles include:
- Board president, Canyons Board of Education
- President, Utah School Boards Association
- Board of trustees member, Utah High School Activities Association
- Member, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Precinct delegate, Salt Lake County
- Leadership roles on school community councils and PTAs at Bella Vista Elementary, Butler Middle and Brighton High
On the issues
Shill's policy positions come from her responses on her campaign website and through BallotReady. All statements below are the candidate's own claims.
Quality instruction: Shill said she wants to provide students with interactive learning experiences and ensure classroom instruction challenges learners of all levels.
Teacher investment: Shill said the district should invest in its teachers. She did not specify a dollar figure or funding mechanism in her responses.
Community engagement: Shill said she hosts regular town hall meetings and participates weekly in school events, including PTA and school community council meetings. She said she regularly communicates board actions and has responded to hundreds of constituent emails, texts and phone calls.
The candidate did not provide details on specific budget proposals, funding sources or implementation timelines in the responses reviewed for this profile.
Endorsements
Shill has been endorsed by the following, according to BallotReady:
- Utah Forward Party
This profile was built from the candidate's public records and questionnaire responses. Sandy Herald invites all candidates in this race to participate. Positions reflect the candidate's own statements, not the views of this outlet.
