Traverse City Area Public Schools Board Member
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Teacher with a master's degree in education who has taught in public, private, and parochial schools and helped launch a Michigan charter school. Wants teachers to have a large voice with the board.
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Deirdre Zuidersma's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
Attorney and parent of three TCAPS students who previously served on the Great Lakes Children's Museum board and cites a passion for public education and community service.
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Peter Mooney's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
TCAPS trustee appointed in April 2025 and a retired educator with 25 years in the district and one year at Glen Lake.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Traverse City realtor and TCAPS trustee, appointed in March 2025 after earlier board service chairing the finance and communications committees.
Sources: gtcountymi.gov · tcaps.net · michigan.gov