Science teacher

Donna Mae Westrich, 53, has been a classroom teacher for more than 20 years, most recently teaching marine science at Fletcher High School². She holds a B.S. in environmental science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison². She is one of two candidates for Duval County School Board District 2, an open seat¹⁴; she finished second in the August primary with 39 percent³.

• Teacher for more than 20 years: Fletcher High School (marine science), Seaside Community Charter School, a middle school in Logan, Utah, and Sandia Preparatory School in Albuquerque²
• B.S. in environmental science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995); education fellowship, Fort Lewis College (2000)²
• Community volunteer work including as a running coach, swim instructor, Red Cross CPR instructor, and volunteer paramedic and firefighter²
• No prior elected office listed²
• Not currently on the board. District 2 is open because incumbent April Carney said in April 2026 she would not seek re-election⁴. Westrich advanced from the Aug. 18, 2026 primary with 39 percent and is on the Nov. 3 ballot¹³.