Campaign Phone
302-572-9433
Neighborhood/area of residence
Steele's Ridge Estates
Are you currently a school board member? (Y/N)
N
How many school board meetings did you attend last year?
None. I read minutes online.
Parents and residents of a school district should want to be involved in the education of our future leaders and workforce because strong schools thrive when the entire community is engaged and supportive. Education is not only the responsibility of teachers and administrators—it is a shared commitment among families, community members, and local organizations.
There are both benefits and drawbacks to consolidating school districts. While consolidation can sometimes improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs, it can also raise concerns about community identity, local control, and how resources are distributed.
I would be open to exploring the potential benefits of consolidation, but any consideration must be carefully studied and evaluated. The most important factor is whether consolidation would truly benefit our school district, our students, and the broader community. If consolidation could lead to improved educational opportunities, better use of resources, and stronger programs for students, then it may be worth examining.
My background is rooted in more than thirty years of service in public education in Kent County, Delaware. During that time, I have had the opportunity to work closely with students, families, educators, administrators, and community members, which has given me a deep understanding of how our schools operate and the challenges they face.
School boards should make decisions based on what best supports student learning, safety, and preparation for citizenship, not solely on political or social pressures.
One of the most important issues facing our school district is maintaining academic excellence while recruiting and retaining highly effective teachers in a safe, welcoming learning environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive. With the passage of the operating referendum in February, we have the resources to address these areas.
Combining high expectations with targeted support, strong community partnerships, and continuous data monitoring, the district can create a learning environment where every student—regardless of background—has the opportunities and resources to succeed and reach their full potential.
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I agree that Delaware schools benefit from having School Resource Officers (SROs), and there may come a time when additional officers are needed. However, any decision to expand their presence should be based on a careful evaluation of the district’s safety needs and the resources available.
The ultimate goal is to maintain a school environment where students feel protected, supported, and able to focus on learning. SROs can play an important role in maintaining safety and emergency response.
Campaign Phone
302-698-7878
Neighborhood/area of residence
Dover, Delaware
Are you currently a school board member? (Y/N)
No
How many school board meetings did you attend last year?
0
School districts can expand the pool of school board candidates by making the role visible, understandable, and accessible.
First, increase visibility by clearly showing how board decisions impact students and families. Second, provide education through “Board 101” sessions that explain roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Third, ensure accessibility by offering flexible engagement opportunities that allow more community members to participate.
Districts should also create clear entry points, such as advisory committees, so individuals can engage before running.
When communities understand the role, see the impact, and have a pathway to participate, more individuals will step forward to serve.
Delaware has 19 school districts, including vocational-technical schools, already supported by a statewide school choice model. The question is not consolidation for its own sake, but whether it improves outcomes.
Consolidation may increase efficiency and coordination, but it can also distance leadership from local communities and disrupt trust.
Before restructuring, Delaware should prioritize shared services, cross-district collaboration, and stronger accountability systems.
Any consolidation should demonstrate clear, data-based benefits: improved student outcomes, equitable access, and responsible stewardship.
The focus must remain on results, not structure—ensuring decisions strengthen both performance and community confidence.
My background includes both lived experience and systems-level understanding. As a mother of seven, I have firsthand insight into how policies impact students and families across schools and learning needs.
Professionally, I have worked across early childhood, youth development, and K–12 systems, giving me a broad view of how education functions and where alignment matters most.
As the founder of Kingdom Kids Connect, LLC and related initiatives, I focus on strengthening connections between families, schools, and communities.
I bring a solutions-focused mindset and a clear understanding of governance. Across every role I’ve held, I remain committed to ensuring that systems work for the people they serve.
School boards should respond to concerns about curriculum or materials through clear, consistent, and transparent processes.
Community voice matters, and families should have structured pathways to raise concerns. At the same time, decisions must follow established review protocols that include professional evaluation, alignment to standards, and clear criteria.
Boards are responsible for ensuring policies are followed, not making reactionary decisions.
Districts should also create opportunities for proactive engagement, allowing families to understand and contribute to decisions before concerns escalate.
The goal is to balance voice with process — ensuring decisions are thoughtful, consistent, and centered on student learning.
The most important issue facing the Caesar Rodney School District is public trust.
Recent decisions, including the operating referendum, reflect a divide among community members—particularly regarding transparency, communication, and resource alignment.
From a governance perspective, rebuilding trust requires clear communication, consistent engagement, and visible accountability.
The board must ensure decisions are tied to measurable outcomes and reported in ways the community understands.
When trust is strong, communities support schools. When it is not, progress becomes more difficult.
Strengthening trust creates the foundation for improved outcomes, stronger partnerships, and long-term success.
While we must be intentional about addressing the needs of historically underserved groups, the goal is to ensure no student goes without the support they need academically, socially, or emotionally.
From a governance perspective, this requires aligning resources to outcomes, monitoring progress across all student groups, and ensuring accountability over time.
It also means strengthening partnerships with families and communities to ensure access and engagement.
Equity is not just identifying gaps; it is building systems that consistently produce success for every student.
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Student safety is essential, but how we implement it matters most!
My position is: the right role, the right training, placement, and clear accountability.
SROs should focus on safety, not routine discipline, with clear policies and consistent oversight. Districts should monitor data and ensure practices are applied fairly.
Strategic deployment may be appropriate in certain situations, but not as a default approach.
Safety must be intentional, balanced, and centered on student well-being.
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