Our teachers have spoken.
Let’s amplify their voices.
Educator PrioritiesWhen it comes to candidates for our school board, HSE’s teachers have three clear priorities:
Budget Transparency
Student Support
Professional Respect
Our Endorsed Candidates
These are the candidates who our teachers support.
FAIZA MAQSOOD
DISTRICT 1
Faiza Maqsood is the ideal choice for Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) District 1 because of her deep personal investment, community-first mentality, and professional background.
As a 20-year Fishers resident who raised three HSE graduates, she has a long-term personal stake in the district’s academic excellence and quality. Her professional expertise in nonprofit finances, revenue management, and data analysis makes her exceptionally equipped to oversee public school budgets and optimize resource allocation. She focuses on practical solutions like teacher retention and expanding STEM programs rather than introducing divisive politics.
Endorsed by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association (HSEA) and numerous local teachers, Maqsood is fully prepared to provide transparent, accountable leadership centered entirely on student success.
Learn more at www.faizaforhse.com
CYRUS KECK
DISTRICT 2
Cyrus Keck is a strong choice for the Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) District 2 Board of Trustees because of his deep commitment to student success, fiscal responsibility, and teacher advocacy.
As a local parent with two sons in HSE schools, he has a personal stake in the future of the district and has earned the official endorsement of the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association (HSEA). Keck brings proven leadership experience with the skills needed to manage complex budgets, review policies, and maintain objective board governance. He focuses heavily on elevating student voices, improving teacher retention through competitive compensation, and removing political ideologies from classrooms.
By prioritizing transparent oversight and classroom-first spending, Keck aims to bring stability back to the school board while strictly holding administration accountable.
MICHELLE FULLHART
DISTRICT 3
Michelle Fullhart brings 35 years of deep, firsthand experience with Hamilton Southeastern Schools as a former teacher, parent of three graduates, and an eight-year veteran of the school board.
She is committed to keeping political agendas out of board decisions. Fullhart’s campaign focuses on refocused board collaboration, student safety, and prioritizing academic success. Her extensive history within the school system provides her with a clear understanding of the unique challenges facing the district.
Additionally, her candidacy is backed by the educators themselves, having received an official endorsement from the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association, according to the Fullhart for HSE Schools Facebook Page.