To ensure every student in the Woodland Park district is prepared to be a strong citizen, successful in their chosen career path, and equipped for life, while empowering parental rights and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.
Meet Norm Michaels
I’m Norm Michaels, your candidate for Woodland Park School Board Director, District D, a man called by God “for such a time as this.” My wife, Tomi, and I have been married for 52 years; together we raised two children, and we cherish our granddaughter.
A 26-year resident of Teller County, I am an active member in our Christian church and deeply involved in our Teller County and Woodland Park community. I bring a lifetime of leadership, faith in Jesus, and practical experience to serve the children of our community.
Proven Results: School Improvement
under Conservative Leadership
The numbers speak for themselves - our schools have dramatically improved since 2021's change to conservative leadership.
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#69 → #18
State Ranking Improvement since 2021
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73.8%
2024 Performance Score
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59.7%
2019 Score (Before Reform)
Rejecting Failed Policies
When our schools were scoring just 59.7% in 2019, it was clear that the woke policies and political agendas of the previous school boards were failing our children.
Conservatives led the charge to refocus on what matters: academic excellence, parental rights, and preparing students for real-world success.
The dramatic improvement from 59.7% in 2019 to 73.8% in 2024, is a direct result of our current conservative school board and proves that when we prioritize education over ideology, our children thrive.
Norm's Priorities for Our Schools
Building on our success with a clear vision for continued improvement
Parental Rights
Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education and must have a voice in curriculum and school policies.
Vocational Training
Expanding hands-on learning opportunities and career pathways that prepare students for high-paying skilled trades.
Merit Academy Defense
Protecting our successful Merit Academy from attacks and ensuring it continues to serve high-achieving students.
Academic Excellence
Continuing our upward trajectory by focusing on core academics and measurable student outcomes.
Called to the School Board
Back in June, I felt that God was calling me to serve on the School Board. I basically ignored the
call. I didn’t want to be the subject of the vitriol that any conservative experiences when in the
public eye. I didn’t really say ‘no’, I just ignored the call.
Jonah 1:1-3 - Now the word of Yahweh came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, “Arise, go to
Nineveh, the great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before Me.” Yet Jonah
arose to flee…
On August 13th, it was in-my-face clear that if I didn’t run for the School Board that I would be in
direct violation of God’s directive for me.
Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for
Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”