Laura Arita began serving the Glendale Union High School District as a governing board member in January of 2021. She is a first-generation Glendale High School and Phoenix College graduate, who earned an associate degree in global business. Ms. Arita and her husband are proud parents of one elementary-aged child, a current GUHSD high school student, and a Glendale High School graduate. She is a tenured employee of the Glendale Elementary School District and has volunteered actively for the Glendale and Phoenix communities since the mid-1990s.

Patti Hussey has been involved with the Glendale Union High School District for more than 30 years. Her two children are graduates of Apollo High School, where she first began as a volunteer in 1996 and spent many of those years very active in the parent booster club. Ms. Hussey volunteers with the Citizens for Quality Education group and is a licensed real estate broker and owner of a real estate property management company. Her term began in 2017.

Patty Kennedy, a dedicated member of the GUHSD community, was elected in November 2010. Having graduated from Moon Valley High School, she shares a strong connection with the school, as her two children and several other family members also attended. Patty generously dedicated her time as a volunteer for Moon Valley’s Theatre Program. Apart from her active involvement in the educational realm, she is an ardent gardener with a special passion for cacti. Leveraging her extensive experience as an accountant, Patty has served as the CFO for a local law firm, bringing her financial expertise to the organization.

Paul Ulan began serving on the GUHSD Governing Board in 2025. An Arizona native and 25-year resident of the district, he and his wife, Gail, are proud parents of four children, three of whom graduated from Sunnyslope High School, with their youngest set to graduate in 2026. As the owner of a consulting company, Mr. Ulan has over 30 years of experience supporting Arizona’s public schools through volunteer work, committee leadership, and advocacy for school funding. He has served on several boards, including the Arizona Business Education Coalition, Arizona Racing Commission, and Masters of Coin. Mr. Ulan enjoys family activities and participating in local running events in his free time, having completed over 75 half and three marathons.

Natalie Veidmark is a lifelong member of the GUHSD community. As a graduate of Thunderbird High School, she and her husband chose to send their four children to Thunderbird as well. Aside from graduating from Westmont College in California, Natalie has been an active member in the North Phoenix community, serving in the North Mountain Business Alliance, National Charity League of Moon Valley, North Valley chapter of Boys Team Charity, Trinity Bible Church Children’s Ministry, Young Life, and the parent organizations at her neighborhood schools. She and her husband are part of their family-owned underground construction business. Her term as a board member began in January of 2023.