Chase Christensen (Not Applicable)

745 E 7th St
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
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Chase Christensen is running for the Sheridan County School District #2 Board of Trustees. He has spent more than a decade leading Wyoming public schools as a principal and superintendent, most recently in Sheridan County School District #3. His work has focused on strong instruction, responsible school spending, and helping students explore career opportunities in Sheridan and across Wyoming.

Chase advocates for Wyoming public schools and local decision-making. He was named the 2025 Wyoming Secondary Principal of the Year and received the 2026 National Association of Secondary School Principals Advocacy Champion of the Year award. The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce also honored him with its Community Champion award.

He hopes to bring his school leadership experience to a board that listens to families and educators and prepares every student for a future full of choices.

Chase taught mathematics and business in Wyoming public schools from 2012 to 2018, served as principal of Torrington High School from 2018 to 2022, and led Sheridan County School District #3 as superintendent and K–12 principal from 2022 to 2026. He has managed school budgets and staff, improved instruction, expanded career pathways, and advocated for Wyoming students and local schools.

Chase earned four degrees from the University of Wyoming: a BA in Mathematics and Secondary Education, an MA in Educational Administration, a BS in Finance, and an MS in Finance. He completed Global Career Development Facilitator training through the National Career Development Association and passed all three CFA exams.

Chase serves as the Wyoming Association of Secondary School Principals’ state coordinator and is executive director of WOLF Scholarships, a Wyoming nonprofit expanding student access to educational experiences. He previously served as a regional president of the Wyoming Association of School Administrators, a volunteer firefighter, and an AmeriCorps member. The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce honored him with its Community Champion award.

I am running for the Sheridan County School District #2 Board of Trustees because strong public schools shape the future of our students and our community. After serving Wyoming schools as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, I know how much good decisions by a local school board matter. I want to bring that experience to a board that listens carefully, asks useful questions, and keeps students at the center of its work.

Sheridan students should graduate prepared for whatever comes next. That means strong academic instruction, excellent educators, and opportunities to explore careers through local employers, Sheridan College, and the wider community. Students should know the breadth of opportunities available here, whether they choose to stay in Sheridan or pursue a path elsewhere.

I will support thoughtful use of public funds, clear goals for student learning, and the recruitment and retention of quality educators. I will listen to families, staff, and students before making decisions. I will also advocate for local control so the people closest to our schools can respond to Sheridan’s needs.

Our schools succeed when the community works together. I am running to help build those relationships and ensure every SCSD #2 student has the support and choices needed to thrive.

1. Strong instruction and excellent educators. Students need a solid academic foundation and teachers who have the support to do their best work. I will focus on clear learning goals, use evidence of student progress to guide decisions, and support efforts to recruit and retain quality educators.

2. More opportunities for students to explore their futures. Every student should understand the range of careers and education paths available in Sheridan and beyond. I will support partnerships with local employers, Sheridan College, and families that give students meaningful career exploration and work-based learning without limiting their choices.

3. Accountable decisions and a stronger community. The board should listen to families and staff, use public funds responsibly, and explain its decisions clearly. It should also work with local governments, employers, and community organizations on challenges that affect our schools. Housing is one example: when educators cannot afford to live here, recruiting and retaining them becomes harder. The board can help identify the need and be a constructive partner in local solutions.