Governing Board

Mrs. Eastburn has resided in the Fowler community for nearly 30 years, and all of her children attended Fowler schools. She has a long history of volunteering her services in our classrooms and is a very active citizen with regard to City of Phoenix initiatives. Mrs. Eastburn is the chairperson of the Estrella Village Planning Committee, and she has sat on numerous other city committees. Mrs. Eastburn's love for our community and her concern for our students make her a welcome addition to the Fowler Board.

Mr. Ignacio Fernandez retired from the Fowler School District in June 2007 after 37 years of service. Mr. Fernandez is an alum of Fowler District, and his children and grandchildren attended Fowler Schools. Initially, he began his service on the board to fill a vacancy. In November 2008, he won an election to a two-year term. In 2010, Mr. Fernandez was re-elected to a four-year term.

Ms. Francisca Montoya is a lifelong resident of Maricopa County and advocate of public education. She has lived in the Fowler Elementary School District for the past 22 years. Ms. Montoya’s professional experience spans 25 plus years in non-profit management, government relations, and community and economic development. She is the director of community development at Raza Development Fund, a national community development financial institution. Ms. Montoya is a member of the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission and Marisol Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. Ms. Montoya is a product of the public k–16+ education system and a graduate of Arizona State University currently finishing a master’s at Penn State. She is the proud mother of two sons and three granddaughters.