Dorcas Wylder
A candidate for Mead School Board, district 4, Mead School District in the 2019 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in Spokane. Bachelor’s degree in education from Seattle University. Earned master’s degree in education from Eastern Washington University, principal certification from Gonzaga University and superintendent credential from Washington State University.
Political experience: None.
Work experience: Spent 32 years in education at Spokane Public Schools, Mary Walker School District and Mead School District, including 14 years as an administrator in Mead.
Family: Single.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Cannon | 8,053 | 56.07% |
| Dorcas Wylder | 6,309 | 43.93% |
Related Coverage
Election preview: Mead School District board member Dorcas Wylder faces challenger Michael Cannon
Wylder, who was appointed to the seat at the beginning of the year, defended the school board’s decisions to end programs while facing a projected budget shortfall next year. Cannon said those decisions were “short-sighted” and have left parents and students without needed support.
School boards draw challengers amid budget crisis and layoffs
School board races are off to a fast start in Spokane County – especially in Mead, where at least one challenger has promised to make an issue of the district’s recent decision to close two popular programs.