Lansing, MI – Keturah Bouyer, a proud product of the Lansing School District and long-time advocate for education, is excited to announce her candidacy for the Lansing School Board. Bouyer, a former student of Lewton Elementary, Dwight Rich Middle School, and a 1997 graduate of JW Sexton High School, brings a unique and personal perspective to the race.
Bouyer, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Ministry Leadership from Cornerstone University, has a deep passion for education. She homeschooled her children for five years before enrolling them in the Lansing School District. Bouyer’s journey in the district began as a parent volunteer, driven by a desire to know the students and be involved in their education. This experience eventually led her to become a teacher within the district, sparking her inspiration to make an even broader impact.
"Parents and students would approach me to thank me for being their teacher and for my presence in the school," Bouyer reflects. "Hearing 'thank you' so often has fueled my desire to continue serving and advocating for our students and families." Bouyer and her husband are both graduates of the Lansing School District, and together they have raised two Sexton High School graduates (class of 2022 and class of 2024). They also currently have a 10th grader at Sexton and an 8th grader at Mt. Hope. Her multifaceted experience as a parent, volunteer, substitute teacher, and employee of the district allows her to see the challenges and opportunities within the Lansing schools from multiple angles.
"As a School Board member, the decisions we make impact real students—students whose faces I see every day," Bouyer says. "I want to challenge the Board to get to know the students they represent, to identify them by name and not by data points on a chart."
Bouyer believes that teachers, as the "resident experts," should be at the heart of curriculum decisions and educational standards. She also wants to remind parents and the community that the School Board "table" belongs to them, not just the people who sit around it. Her campaign is built on the values of integrity, transparency, and partnership, with the goal of fostering a school district that everyone can be proud to be part of.
"Ultimately, I’m running to ensure that every parent, student, and teacher feels proud to be a part of the Lansing School District," Bouyer explains. Bouyer’s candidacy reflects her long-standing dedication to the district and her desire to build a stronger, more connected community within Lansing schools.
For more information, please contact Keturah Bouyer, candidate for Lansing School Board.
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