When Christy Weiler talks about leadership, she returns again and again to learning, listening and service. A self‑described “forever learner,” Weiler brings those values to her new role as Region 2 Vice‑President on the KASB Board of Directors, where she represents districts across north‑central Kansas while carrying decades of experience in public education, fiscal policy and community leadership. 

Christy’s path to statewide leadership began locally in the Seaman School District, where she was appointed to the board in 2021 following a highly competitive selection process. At the time, the district — like many across Kansas — was navigating COVID‑19 challenges. 

Christy recalls. “I think a lot of people had a lot of different feelings around that time.” The environment brought heightened interest, strong opinions and a clear need for steady, informed governance. 

In November 2023, Christy ran for and won her first election and now serves as president of the Seaman Board of Education. That election also marked a personal milestone: she became the first woman of color elected to the Seaman School Board — an accomplishment she describes as both meaningful and historic.  

While Christy did not originally envision herself as a school board member, others saw her combination of local ties and professional expertise as a strong fit. Her husband’s family represents four generations in the Seaman district and at the time of her appointment, Christy was working at the Kansas State Department of Education. 

“I never even thought about it,” she says. “I worked at KSDE at the time, and they felt that I was very knowledgeable of what was going on around the state and even at the federal level within education.” 

That depth of knowledge is rooted in a long career of public service. Christy spent 24 years working in Kansas state government, including more than nine years at KSDE, with a focus on administration, fiscal compliance and budgeting — work she describes as her passion. “Most of my employment was within public service… always within some type of administration or fiscal compliance,” she says. 

Today, she works for a company in education studies, providing technical assistance to states on key policies in IDEA and ESEA for Early Childhood, K-12, and workforce development. The role allows her to stay closely connected to education systems across the country while still serving locally. 

As a local board member, Christy grounds decision‑making in one central question: what is the outcome for students? “Everything that we want to do and accomplish within our district has to be: what’s the outcome for the student?” she says. She emphasizes that success looks different for every student and believes districts must support multiple post‑graduation pathways, whether that means college, technical education, military service or other opportunities. 

Family engagement is another priority. Christy is intentional about including not just parents but entire families and guardians. “We just want to make sure that they are being heard and felt and being acknowledged within the district,” she says. 

She also speaks highly of the collaborative culture on the Seaman board. “We have a great board that can put our own opinions aside and make a decision on what’s best,” Christy says. While discussion and debate are part of the process, she credits good information from district leadership and a shared focus on students and staff for guiding decisions. 

Christy’s involvement with KASB followed a familiar pattern: she was asked to consider serving, saw it as a learning opportunity and said yes. Before her recent appointment as Region 2 Vice‑President, she served as an Ex‑Officio Board member, where she gained early insight into KASB’s statewide work and governance. 

As Region 2 Vice‑President, Christy hopes districts see her as approachable and accessible. She wants board members to know they have a direct connection within the association and encourages districts to share ideas and effective practices. “If one district is doing something fabulous,” she says, “why not share it with the rest of the region?” 

Christy is a strong advocate for the value KASB provides, particularly legal support, legislative advocacy and leadership development. She believes districts may not always fully see the breadth of KASB’s work. “I don’t think people realize how valuable the resources are,” she notes, especially during legislative session and when navigating complex issues. 

At the state level, Christy is guided by a belief that public education is a public good. She emphasizes transparency in the use of public dollars, accountability across systems and a funding formula that benefits all students. “Public education is for everybody,” she says. “Do we have that transparency from all levels, and is there accountability behind it?” 

Outside of education, Christy continues to serve her community through volunteer work with her church and the Topeka & Shawnee County library foundation. A former fitness instructor and personal trainer, she still works with a small number of clients and values wellness as part of sustainable leadership. 

Inspired by early educators and mentors who modeled service and strong leadership, Christy continues to approach governance with curiosity, humility and a deep commitment to students and communities across Kansas. 

Board members in region 2 are encouraged to connect and be part of the conversation. To reach out to Christy Weiler or learn more about learning or networking opportunities, please reach out to us.