About
Melissa Ewing, a Peoria resident since 2006, joined the Peoria Unified Governing Board in January 2023. Formerly a substitute teacher across district schools, her involvement in community schools derives from years volunteering at her children's schools. On the board, she emphasizes decisions aligning with the academic interest of all 37,000 students, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring schools have necessary resources. Holding master's degrees in education and counseling, Mrs. Ewing previously worked as a counselor at community mental health providers. Married for over 20 years, she has two children who attended Peoria Unified District schools. | Contact Information - Phone: 623-486-6000