MEET URIAH

Uriah Ward (he/him) is an educator, organizer, and East Side resident who believes every child deserves a quality education that prepares them for the world as it is while giving them tools to build the world as it should be. As a Saint Paul School Board member since 2021, he has been a consistent voice for transparency, student-centered policies, and progressive values.

 

Uriah brings diverse experience to his role on the School Board. He taught middle school Social Studies, serving as Department Chair and Student Government advisor, and has worked as a student financial aid counselor and adjunct political science professor. He currently works as a labor union organizer and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Public Administration with research focused on School Board governance. Throughout his career, he has always sought ways to engage with his community and advocate for positive change.

 

Since being elected to the School Board, Uriah has served in leadership roles as both Treasurer and Vice-Chair. He has focused on making the district more transparent and accountable, advocating for policies that put student wellbeing first, and ensuring the School Board operates effectively. His work has included helping to hire the new Superintendent, creating and implementing a new governance structure, and developing the board’s new budgeting process.

 

Uriah lives on Saint Paul's East Side with his wife Ashley, son Orren, and their dog Hamilton. He is a member of Team USA Korfball and founder of the reigning national champion Twin Cities Korfball Club. When not focused on education policy, he enjoys playing D&D and has self-published several science fiction books. He is running for re-election to continue building on the progress made during his first term and to support the new Superintendent in fulfilling the community's vision for Saint Paul Public Schools.