I am a current board of trustee with experience in governance, budgeting, and policy. I bring collaborative leadership, fiscal responsibility, and a deep commitment to student success.
Attracting and retaining great teachers requires competitive pay, professional growth, mentorship, and respect. I support strong onboarding, meaningful professional development, teacher voice in decisions, and a culture where educators feel valued and supported.
My top priorities are strong literacy and math foundations, student mental health, college and career readiness, and closing achievement gaps. Every decision should focus on meeting students, academic, social and emotional needs.
Student safety starts with rigorous background checks, ongoing training, and clear accountability. I support strong reporting systems, compliance with state requirements, regular audits, and a culture where concerns are addressed promptly and transparently.
During budget shortfalls as we have seen the last 5 years, I prioritize classroom instruction, student support services, and teacher retention. Fiscal responsibility means protecting what directly impacts students while seeking efficiencies and maintaining transparency with the community.
I am a parent of two life-long Hippos. I have spent more than 10 years working in higher education as a researcher and as a public education advocate.
Recruiting, hiring and training new staff is costly. I believe strong mentorship programs can support new teachers through the most challenging years, and allow for professional growth for more seasoned instructors.
As a Board member, my role would be to consider the data and established research, and advise as new policies are being considered or developed. This is a collaborative process involving all district leaders, often requiring negotiation between competing priorities and interests.
As a Board member, I will work collaboratively with other Board members to discuss current policies, comparing them with established best practices, and make recommendations when appropriate.
Student safety and well-being is my highest priority. As a psychologist, and Licensed Professional Counselor, I know that meeting student's basic needs and providing a safe environment is conducive to learning.
Teacher retention follows: it is more expensive to hire new staff than to retain staff, so as we consider cost saving measures, keeping quality teachers is a wise investment.
My passion for educational reform began when I was in grade school. I’ve worked with children in the past, but it’s my experience working with difficult adults over the years that is most beneficial.
One word: Listen. The people who know what causes attrition should be the people asked how best to remedy it. Then, most importantly, follow through with solutions that address the stated needs.
I’d address the detriment standardized testing has on students’ education and mental health. We’re not training robots; we are educating humans. Taking that a step further, it's vital to ensure students do not develop a dependency on technology or AI. They exist as tools and should be utilized as such, not as a replacement for learning.
Institute regular, comprehensive reviews of safety guidelines, ensuring all policies and procedures reflect current concerns and restructuring that process as often as the need arises. Stagnation is the enemy of progress. It's important to understand that the biggest threats to school safety are rooted in ignoring mental health needs, and often the source of physical danger is from outside.
I will always prioritize educators in the event of shortfalls. They are teaching future generations, and their contributions should never be slighted. The key is determining where real waste lies rather than targeting already under-funded areas. That I have heard about cuts to education every year since I was in school should tell you those shortfalls are rarely the school's fault.
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I bring 20+ years in education, board governance, and workforce alignment, with experience in strategic planning, policy oversight, and accountable leadership focused on student outcomes.
Strong schools require strong teachers. I would prioritize competitive pay, structured mentorship, and clear advancement pathways to attract and retain talent. With experience leading professional development and helping educators integrate technology in evolving classrooms, I will support relevant training, stable leadership, and the resources teachers need to excel and remain in the profession.
I believe the board must set clear academic goals and monitor measurable results. I support rigorous academic standards, transparent performance metrics, and college, career, and military pathways. I will ensure accountability so every student graduates with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to succeed long-term, and that all students have equitable opportunities to reach their potential.
I believe student safety requires strong policy, consistent oversight, and strict accountability. I support rigorous background checks, compliance monitoring, mandatory training, and clear reporting procedures. I will ensure the board regularly reviews safety policies and that district leadership implements and enforces standards protecting students and staff.
I believe the board must exercise disciplined fiscal oversight, especially during shortfalls. I will prioritize classroom instruction, teacher support, and programs tied to student outcomes. I will ensure transparent budgeting, long-term planning, and performance monitoring while protecting core academic priorities, maintaining taxpayer trust, and delivering a strong return on investment.
