In Service to Our Students

  • All students should have access to high quality public school education.

The school board should focus on developing policies that continue to further the mission of providing high quality public school education for all students - while working closely with their teachers, families, and district administration.

I believe the school board should partner collaboratively with district administration to ensure adequate staffing - teachers, support staff, bus drivers, janitorial staff, mental health workers, and more - so all students are well supported.

Academic Achievement Gap

  • The academic achievement gap in South Washington County demands our focus and persistence.

My goal would be to keep our eye on this issue and continue the long-term critical work of reducing the academic and opportunity gap for at-risk and BIPOC students; this includes reducing / eliminating bullying and racial discrimination issues as well.

We can even look to our students for ideas and setting an amazing example: ERHS Students Work to Close the Gap

Labor Relations

  • High quality teachers and teacher retention improve student outcomes.

We want to retain these talented professionals for our students.

I will strongly advocate for organized labor and positive labor relations with district unionized staff. I am committed to ensuring fair wages and working conditions for teachers and staff. I would embrace a strong partnership, constructive negotiations, and mutually beneficial solutions.

We must continue to value the individuals committed to supporting and educating our students.

Fiscal Accountability

  • Focus on sustainable, transparent and innovative use of public dollars.

As a school board member, I would be committed to finding solutions to anticipated budget shortfalls while maintaining a more than adequate fund balance for potentially rainy days ahead.

The school board and district administration are tasked with being innovative and maximizing every dollar while providing transparency, accountability, and sustainability.

When the bulk of district dollars support staff salaries, keeping the focus on retaining staff and critical programming becomes what is best for students.