Let’s work together to give every D20 student the education they deserve.
-Holly Tripp
(Candidate for D20 School Board)
D20 Mom ELL Teacher Conservative Small Business Owner Principled LeaderHolly is dedicated to equipping every student with the foundational skills that will foster lifelong success.
- Establish grade-level reading as a supported expectation for all students.
- Strengthen critical thinking and reasoning skills grounded in knowledge and facts.
- Cultivate effective communication skills in students, both in person and online.
Holly believes every child deserves a safe, supportive environment where their dignity is honored and their development is prioritized.
- Promote the use of developmentally appropriate content in all classrooms.
- Give kids the space to be kids and leave adult issues to the home.
- Encourage learning and healthy relationships by reducing distractions, including limiting cell phone use during the school day.
With firsthand experience in education, Holly understands the pivotal role of teachers in student success and community strength.
- Champion professional development with measurable impact.
- Enhance classroom mentoring to help teachers grow and thrive.
- Focus on retaining great teachers and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Holly is dedicated to equipping every student with the foundational skills that will foster lifelong success.
- Establish grade-level reading as a supported expectation for all students.
- Strengthen critical thinking and reasoning skills grounded in knowledge and facts.
- Cultivate effective communication skills in students, both in person and online.
Holly believes every child deserves a safe, supportive environment where their dignity is honored and their development is prioritized.
- Promote the use of developmentally appropriate content in all classrooms.
- Give kids the space to be kids and leave adult issues to the home.
- Encourage learning and healthy relationships by reducing distractions, including limiting cell phone use during the school day.
With firsthand experience in education, Holly understands the pivotal role of teachers in student success and community strength.
- Champion professional development with measurable impact.
- Enhance classroom mentoring to help teachers grow and thrive.
- Focus on retaining great teachers and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Holly Tripp is part of a proud military family first stationed in Colorado Springs in 2010. Holly and her husband Col. Courtney Tripp met as she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Brigham Young University. Holly’s academic journey continued as she earned a Master of Arts in Music from Truman State University, further enriching her diverse educational background.
Holly and Courtney have two children and chose to settle in District 20 to ensure their kids received a great education. They are grateful for the dedicated teachers who have supported their children throughout their time at Woodmen Roberts Elementary, Air Academy, and Pine Creek High School.
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A passionate advocate for education, Holly has volunteered in various teaching roles, including working with Catholic Charities in Colorado Springs to teach English Language Learners (ELL) for several years. She has also served her church community in multiple teaching capacities. For over a decade, Holly has been a performance-based storyteller with the Taletellers, where she brings the magic of books, stories, and language to classrooms, partnering with teachers to create engaging, high-value learning experiences.
In addition to her dedication to education, Holly is a small business owner with expertise in finance, personnel management, and operations. She approaches her work with a commitment to fiscal responsibility, accountability, and a focus on high expectations for success.
Holly is excited to bring her diverse background, experience, and passion to serve the students, teachers, and families of District 20.
Dear D20 friends and neighbors,
I believe every child has inherent worth, dignity and potential. This truth means the experiences our children have in school matter deeply. Schools are more than places of learning; they are where, in partnership with families, children grow into principled, empowered, and capable adults—equipped to navigate whatever paths they aspire to travel.
Great schools don’t happen by chance. They are built on strong foundations: rigorous academic skills, nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environments, and strong, supported teachers. Unfortunately, our children too often face distractions and challenges that can hinder their ability to succeed. As a community, we share a responsibility to remove those barriers so that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and flourish.
I am seeking a seat on the school board because our children are both our greatest gift and deepest responsibility. They deserve an education that nurtures their potential and equips them for success. I am ready and would be honored to serve in that cause.
– Holly
Endorsed By:
US Congressman Jeff Crank
State Representative Rose Pugliese (HD14)
Colorado State Board of Education Member Steve Durham
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