Don’s financial expertise and heartfelt commitment to our students make him the right choice for the AAPS school board.
Read More about Don in These Articles
This school board election is critical. Voters must choose three candidates who will ensure that our Ann Arbor Public Schools grow and innovate in a challenging time.
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AnnArbor AF Podcast (Election Episode)
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Ann Arbor Observer, “A Vital School Board Vote”
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The Michigan Daily, "For AAPS School Board, vote Wilkerson, Wilks, Kanous"
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MLive.com, "6 vying for 3 Ann Arbor School Board seats in November election"
Listen to His Ideas in These Candidate Forums
If you are still looking for more information about Don's ideas, listen to these forums he has participated in.
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Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP) Candidate Forum (with accompanying written answers),
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Muslim Community Association Candidate Forum (no video available)
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PTO Council October Meeting (video not yet available)
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AAPAC Special Education Forum (video not yet available)
Financial expertise
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Master of Accounting and BBA from the Ross School of Business
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Leads the Risk Advisory Services Practice at Rehmann, a national Certified Public Accounting firm in Michigan
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Helps organizations understand their financial and operational processes to identify and mitigate risks
Tireless advocate for students and families
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Collaborated with fellow citizens to pass multiple school millages to update and improve our school facilities
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Served on a non-profit board focused on special education advocacy
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Volunteered on school PTOs and PTO Council, including serving as “Treasurer Training Expert”
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Engaged with students in the classroom, Rec & Ed, Science Olympiad, and DECA
Committed to cultural diversity & opportunity
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Enrolled citizen of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
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Dedicated commitment to programs for underrepresented communities
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Advocate for recruiting and mentorship programs to help ALL students
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Organized Ann Arbor Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, sharing native culture with all
Learn More About Don's Unique Experience and Skills
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