Rosa Cantu
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 24
Arizona · Legislative District 24
Statement
As a devoted mother of five, Mrs. Cantu has ensured her children benefited from local educational institutions, including C. W. Harris, Palm Lane Elementary, Estrella Middle School, Desert Sands Middle School, and Trevor Browne High School. She has prioritized the importance of higher education, exemplified by her daughter Rosie, who graduated from Arizona State University and returned to the Cartwright community to teach at Holiday Park Elementary. Mrs. Cantu emphasizes her profound connection to her children's educational journeys and futures. A significant milestone in her tenure with the Cartwright School District was her successful initiative to name Raul H. Castro Middle School after the first and only Latino Governor of Arizona. Facing challenges from the naming committee, she was inspired by a documentary about Governor Castro and proposed his name during a board meeting. Her motion passed, leading to the establishment of Raul H. Castro Middle School in 2008, a testament to her commitment to representation in education. The school was recently rebranded as the Raul H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts, further solidifying Mrs. Cantu's impactful legacy within the district
Biography
Mrs. Rosa Cantu currently serves as the Vice President of the Cartwright School District Governing Board, dedicating nearly 25 years to the advancement of education within her community. Her journey in public service began with a heartfelt commitment to her children's education, initiated by volunteering in their classrooms at C. W. Harris School while her youngest son was just two years old. With 38 years of residency in the Maryvale community, she found joy in engaging with her children's classes, which ultimately inspired her to pursue a position on the governing board.
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