Michelle Sutherland Rocklin School Board Trustee

10/31/2026

I feel this sentiment in my core! Worth a read for anyone who votes in Rocklin. Kevin, we're lucky to have your perspective.

I spent a large part of my professional life in Rocklin Unified—as a district administrator and then 14 years as superintendent.

10/27/2026

As we go into the last week until Election Day, I'm reflecting a lot on this campaign. It has truly been a labor of love for my neighborhood and for Rocklin schools. All of the content (aside from endorsement statements) that you've seen on my social media pages, mailers, flyers, emails, etc. has been "Michelle-generated," which of course is a ton of work, but I feel it's very important and necessary to give you a genuine look into who I am, what I stand for, and what I bring to the RUSD board. You deserve someone who works hard for you. I hope that through the work I've put into my first term and my community outreach, I've demonstrated that I'm the person who cares most about the success of RUSD and everyone in it, and will best represent your voice.

The great thing about running for re-election in a small area, is that I already know so many of you. Maybe our kids go to school together or play sports together. Maybe you have taught my kids! It's possible that I went to school with you, or with one of your kids (if you're closer to my parents' age). Maybe you're someone I run into at the grocery store, or maybe we have volunteered together on a committee somewhere along the way. If you've lived in the neighborhood for decades, maybe we talked on your doorstep or in your living room about some of the big changes and growth that you've seen in Rocklin over the years.

I'm deeply grateful for the support that so many of you have offered me: Donations, writing postcards, putting up yard signs, texting your friends, talking to your neighbors, liking, commenting on, and sharing my posts, and giving me words of encouragement. There is still work to do, so send me a message if you'd like to help during the home stretch!

Yours truly,
Michelle

10/27/2026

Twiana, you pour so much of your time, energy, and heart into making Rocklin the best it can be, through your work with the Chamber, as well as with your organization, See My Child. I deeply appreciate your continued support. ❤

10/26/2026

Eric, as a fellow RUSD alum and someone who has personally served on the Rocklin School Board, I value your endorsement greatly. I'm so glad that our families have gotten to know each other through Quarry Trail and girls softball!

10/26/2026

Thank you, Jessie! I appreciate your friendship and your dedication to PW students. I'm so glad that we have kids that go to school together again! ❤🖤🦅

10/25/2026

Yesterday was an RHS day for the Sutherlands! We started with some of the Matt Redding Memorial Baseball Game--the girls loved the costumes and laughed every time one of the pitchers blew the kazoo 😆 Then, we returned for the Creepy Concert. It was such a great production, and legitimately kinda creepy! The variety of performances even kept Chris engaged, and he's a tough customer!

10/24/2026

I'm honored to be endorsed by Gayle Garbolino-Mojica. She has maintained broad community support in her decades serving as Placer County Superintendent of Schools, which speaks volumes in today's fraught political climate. As Placer County residents, we've all experienced positive impacts to our schools and greater communities as a result of her leadership. The fact that she believes in my ability to continue leading in RUSD is one of the highest compliments I've received. Thank you, Gayle!

But in recent election cycles, I have watched something concerning take hold: the increasing partisanship of local school board races.

10/23/2026

Steve, thank you so much for your continued support! Who would have thought, back when I took Aerobic Walking with you at RHS, that we'd be talking about school board issues in 2026? 😆 With your perspective from many years of teaching and coaching at Rocklin High, I appreciate your confidence that I will continue to deliver on making RUSD the best it can be for Rocklin students!

10/23/2026

I'm a PW panther for life! When Remy left Parker Whitney a few years ago, I asked the PTC to please keep me on their email list, so that I could stay connected and keep helping out. I tell everybody about what a special place Parker Whitney is, with tight knit, down-to-earth families, a welcoming PTC, and engaged teachers.

I had the best time at the Harvest Festival tonight, helping at their first ever trunk or treat 👻 The kids were able to show off their costumes and get some candy, wrapping up just as the rain started and the festivities went into the multi! I had to take a picture of the teachers' Costco setup, where the kids got to "sample" the candy--so fun!

10/22/2026

I did some cooking for the girls' schools this week! I woke up extra early to get some breakfast casseroles to the RHS teacher meeting this morning, then prepped a lasagna for Remy's cross country banquet tonight, since that's always popular! Maren requested a sourdough loaf for her teachers, and how could I say no?? It's so important to me to take the extra step to show appreciation for the people who teach my kids. Special shout out to Coach Hartley on wrapping up her last year coaching CC at Spring View. The end of an amazing era, but I have a feeling that she'll make some appearances in the future! ❤🦅