John Bush

Dr. Bush, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona, brings 32 years of educational experience to the Board of Regents.

His undergraduate studies were completed at Haskell Indian Junior College, Eastern Arizona Junior College, and Northern Arizona University. He earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, becoming the first person from his Tribe to earn advanced degrees in education.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bush served as a high school teacher, principal, and ultimately retired as Superintendent of the San Carlos Unified School District.

Additionally, he was elected to four terms on the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council. Dr. Bush is a strong advocate of the community college pathway as a foundation for advanced education.