Sherri Ybarra


Sherri Ybarra is an American politician and educator, currently serving as Superintendent of Public Instruction in Idaho. She was first elected to the position in 2014.

Early life and education

Ybarra was born and raised in Mountain Home, Idaho. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from West Liberty University and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho.

Career

Ybarra worked as a teacher and a high school principal in Mountain Home, Idaho area before becoming Superintendent.
In the 2014 election, Ybarra defeated John R. Eynon, Andrew Grover, and Randy Jensen earning 28.7% of the vote, in the Republican primary. Ybarra defeated former chief deputy superintendent of public instruction Jana Jones earning 50.6% of the vote, in the general election.
On December 16, 2015 she announced that she intended to seek a second term. On October 11, 2017 she launched her official reelection campaign. She defeated Jeff Dillon, superintendent of the Wilder School District in the Republican primary with 58.9% of the vote.
Ybarra defeated Cindy Wilson, former Capital High School teacher, in the general election with 51.4% of the vote.

Personal life

Ybarra is married and has one child. Ybarra's husband is of Basque descent.