During my tenure,I navigated a leadership change very successfully. As an LT grad, parent,and teachers daughter, I have deep roots and am an exceptionally qualified, diligent, and effective trustee.
The caliber of our LTISD teachers reflects a culture that is highly effective at attracting, retaining, & cultivating phenomenal staff. Compensation is a large part of this.The teacher incentive allotment launches this fall and we must leverage this tool to the hilt. Our amazing teachers are the heart & soul of this district & I will always prioritize valuing them through culture and compensation.
We are a high achieving district but with our students & staff we should be performing better. An area of opportunity for us is relative performance. This is a letter grade given based on performance compared to demographically similar schools. Our goal this year is to move each campus up a letter grade. We are also rolling out an exciting new sped service model to better serve our G3 students.
Applicants must answer multiple background check questions and every employee who works with students completes a fingerprint based criminal history background check. We require that all supervisors complete three reference checks, one with their current administrator. Substitutes complete a robust training and all new employees complete onboarding & instruction in safety and security.
I am actively addressing our paramount challenge-better funding for our exceptional people and programs. As a founding member of the Strategic Resources committee, we are actively leveraging all capital assets and revenue possibilities. We hope to soon execute a land sale to ameliorate the budget deficit. We have realized significant savings in bond projects, staffing efficiencies, and more.
As a longtime LTISD parent and volunteer, I bring professional, executive-level experience leading complex, data-driven financial decisions to support strong schools and responsible stewardship.
To attract and retain outstanding teachers, we must prioritize competitive compensation, supportive campus leadership, and meaningful professional development. I will advocate for fiscally responsible budgeting that protects classroom resources, reduces unnecessary burdens, and fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and growth so educators feel valued and empowered to succeed.
My top priorities are strengthening core academics, using data to identify and close learning gaps, and ensuring classrooms are well-supported with high-quality teachers and resources. I support maintaining strong AP and CTE pathways, early intervention, and a safe, focused learning environment so every student is prepared for the future.
I will support strict background checks, clear hiring standards, and ongoing training for all staff, and work closely with the LTISD PD to ensure student safety through oversight, collaboration, and a secure, supportive learning environment.
I would prioritize protecting classroom instruction, teacher and staff support, and student programs. Nonessential expenses would be reduced first, while exploring efficiencies and alternative funding to maintain strong academics and student services despite budget constraints.
