Robyn Beros: Let me introduce myself

I was born in Utah and grew up in Kaysville. I lived a charmed childhood growing up in small-town Utah.

First and foremost, I am a wife, a mother and a grandmother. I was a stay-at-home mom by choice, a choice I am very proud of. I worked hard to nurture my four children, take care of them and teach them to love and honor their religion, family and country. I tried to teach them by example that they should always stand up for what they believe in.

As my children grew, I felt a strong need to give back to the community and volunteer to make a difference.

I’m never comfortable talking about myself in a way that feels boastful, so I sat my husband down and asked him which of my traits would he describe have shaped my path? Here is what he articulated … and I concur.

I’m principled and not afraid to stand up and fight for what is right. In fact, I feel compelled to do so.

I’m driven and a hard worker. If I don’t know how to do something, I figure it out.

I’m a natural leader, perfectionist and an entrepreneur.

I’ve used these qualities to successfully get things done in my community, our state and even the nation.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve developed and honed my skills through grass-roots involvement. I ran (and lost) for a House seat against an eight-year incumbent Democrat. I was appointed by Gov. Huntsman to the Third District Judicial Nominating Commission, where I served alongside current Attorney General Sean Reyes. I have served as a volunteer on numerous influential boards, both local and national.

As it is for all moms, education is a top priority for me. I understand the challenges that many parents face finding the options that best meet their children’s needs. This has inspired much of my volunteerism and service to the community.

For the last decade I’ve served as board chairwoman of Parents for Choice in Education, where I’ve been very successful in advocating for policy that empowers both parents and students with more choice and options for a quality education. This position has given me the opportunity to collaborate with education leaders and members of the Legislature to affect positive change in education. I also served on the Governor’s Education Commission from February 2010 to May 2015.

I understand the education challenges facing our state. And I’ve never been one to sit on the sidelines. Rather, I actively seek to find solutions. Of particular importance to Jonathan and me is ending the Common Core mandate. We look forward to initiating local control with more parental involvement.

Most recently, I founded and now serve as principal of Career Path High, an early college high school partnered with the Davis Applied Technology College where students not only graduate with a diploma, but also leave career ready with the skills necessary to secure high-paying jobs.