Trustee Rima Mohammad

I carried my story into those classrooms—the story of a little girl who arrived in this country at five years old, a refugee who often felt different, searching for where she belonged. Sharing The Arabic Quilt wasn’t just reading a book—it was sharing a piece of my heart, my journey, and my identity.

Today, I stand proud of my Palestinian heritage and deeply honored to be the first Arab American elected to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education in 2022. Representation matters. Our stories matter. Our children deserve to see themselves reflected with pride.

Happy Arab American Heritage Month! And from the bottom of my heart, thank you to the AAPS Arab American Advisory Group, the teachers, and the librarians who made it possible to bring these stories into every elementary school.

This is how we build belonging. ❤️🇵🇸

Please sign petitions for Michiganders for Money out of Politics - MMOP, Rank MI Vote, and Invest In MI Kids! And of course, volunteers are always welcome!

Also, remember to NOT sign petitions for Prove It Michigan, AxMITax or Education/Teacher Accountability! These ballot initiatives are harmful, especially around marginalized communities, and our education system and teachers.

We are excited about these three Ballot Initiatives that will be on the Nov 2026 Ballot, IF they get enough petition signatures now! Make a point to learn more about these efforts and how they will benefit our state if passed.

If you have yet to sign one or more of these, you can visit their websites to find out where you can sign.

Invest in MI Kids: https://investinmikids.org/

MOP UP Michigan - Michiganders for Money out of Politics: https://mopupmichigan.org/

Rank MI Vote: https://rankmivote.org/