The Nevada State Board of Education has announced the addition of two new members, Dr. Tricia Braxton and Danielle Ford. Both individuals joined the 11-member board during their first meeting on Wednesday after being elected in November to serve four-year terms.
Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, expressed gratitude for their involvement: “I am grateful that Dr. Tricia Braxton and Danielle Ford are stepping into their new leadership roles to help shape education policy in our state,” she said. “We welcome them to the State Board of Education and look forward to their contributions.”
Dr. Katherine Dockweiler, president of the State Board of Education, also commented on the appointments: “Members Braxton and Ford are dedicated community leaders who bring a breadth of expertise to the State Board of Education,” she stated. “I am eager to work with them as our Board continues to advance education policy in our state.”
Dr. Braxton represents District 1 and has been a resident of Clark County for over 21 years. She is currently serving as a senior coordinator at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension and participates in several committees focused on neurodiversity alliance and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“I am eager to contribute to improving education during my tenure as a member of the State Board of Education representing District 1,” Dr. Braxton said. “I am glad for this opportunity to work alongside colleagues of varying ideologies and experiences to strengthen our community. I will continue to listen to the concerns of educators, students and their families to ensure their voices are represented.”
Originally from New York where she served as a police officer in New York City, Dr. Braxton holds an undergraduate degree from Howard University along with master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Danielle Ford represents District 3 and previously served on the Clark County School District’s board of trustees from 2018 until 2022.
“I’m excited to join the Nevada State Board of Education and help ensure public education works for all students,” Ford said. “Our schools belong to the community, and I’m committed to protecting them from outside interests while creating systems that serve everyone.”
Ford is originally from Las Vegas where she works as an entrepreneur, public speaker, marketing strategist, content creator, and advocate for public education. She is also a former student within Clark County School District with two children who attended Nevada public schools.
