Campaign Phone
331-444-2594
I bring a results-driven background as the Regional Superintendent, with experience at every level of public education. As a classroom teacher and instructional coach, I strengthened learning systems for student growth. As an AP and principal, I coordinated ROE resources for diverse student needs, led school safety planning, and supported building inspections. As Assistant Regional Superintendent, I managed state grants and oversaw regional programs. As Regional Superintendent, I have launched the DuPage ROE Safety Summit and the DuSMART call system. I lead the College & Career Readiness Ecosystem, coordinated a grant for the CARES Collaborative providing mental health resources, as well as partner with the DuPage County Health Department.
My goals are to strengthen communication and coordination to ensure school safety and efficient use of shared resources, enhance professional learning that supports high-quality instruction, expand student and family services, and improve internal systems and capacity at the ROE. I will continue to advance regional safety training and partnerships, support educators through meaningful professional development, and coordinate resources that address attendance, alternative education, mental health, and career readiness. By refining systems and leveraging grants, the ROE will deliver effective, measurable support to districts, educators, and students countywide.
I will advocate for a comprehensive, coordinated approach to school safety focused on prevention, preparedness, and collaboration. This includes expanding threat assessment training, providing ongoing safety training for educators and support staff, and strengthening partnerships with law enforcement, emergency management, and mental health providers. I will continue supporting regional safety initiatives such as shared safety agreements, reunification planning, and emergency communication systems. I also remain committed to school safety inspections, compliance with building standards, and ensuring districts have the training, guidance, and resources needed to maintain safe, secure learning environments for students and staff.
I will address the effects of recent Department of Education changes by serving as a clear, reliable resource for districts. I will keep schools informed of new guidance and requirements as they arise. By strengthening regional collaboration, districts can share strategies and align resources to maintain student services and instructional quality. I will also advocate for local needs with state leaders, seeking clarity, flexibility, and resources so schools can navigate change without disrupting learning or safety.
To enhance regional relationships, I will facilitate no-cost job-alike network meetings for educators to collaborate across the 42 districts. I will lead a steering committee with partners like DAOES, WorkNet DuPage, College of DuPage, and local businesses to expand the College & Career Readiness Ecosystem. By partnering with agencies like the DuPage County Health Department, I will seek grants to assist with care navigation for families needing mental health support. I will also support the GPS Parent Series, continue the Parents as Teachers Program, and host the Regional Spelling Bee to engage school families. Finally, I will use the Education Matters newsletter to highlight district initiatives and promote the teaching profession.
