Kati Jo Christensen
About
Kati Jo Christensen is a special education teacher at West Haven Elementary School in Weber County, Utah. She filed as a Republican candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 2 in the 2026 election but later withdrew. She gained local attention for using social media, including TikTok dances, to raise over $28,000 to pay off school lunch debts for students across multiple Utah schools.
Where they stand
Student basic needs
Supported paying off school lunch debt to ensure students are fed and able to learn without shame or hunger.
Advocacy
Acted on classroom observations of unmet student needs by raising funds and awareness through personal initiative.
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