Frisco resident Kim Dyer is running for a seat on the Summit School District Board of Education this November.

As a retired school counselor, Dyer said she’s trained to listen, reflect and help resolve conflicts and has supported students, staff and families throughout her career. She said she plans to use those skills if elected.

“Specifically, I have been a youth advocate for over 30 years, both professionally and as a parent volunteer in schools through (parent teacher organizations) advisory councils and parent information networks,” she said. “I understand that parents are entrusting the schools with their most treasured humans, and that open communication and opportunities for parents to be an active partner in their child’s education are vital.”

Dyer said her goal after retiring from Summit Middle School was to get more involved in the community, and she’s been volunteering with Breckenridge Mountain Rotary Club and is a mentor at Colorado Mountain College, Mountain Mentors and Summit High School.

Becoming a school board member would allow her to “advocate for two things that (she) cares deeply about: our youth and public education.”

The Summit County Education Association, a teachers union that support Summit School District staff, endorsed her in the election.