Occupation
Retired Firefighter (City of Youngstown) Currently serving as the Assistant to the Pastor @ NBBC
Education
Some College
Boosting Student Achievement; (academics, literacy, college/career readiness).
Strengthening Family and Community Engagement ( transparency, inclusion, partnerships).
Ensuring Safe, Equitable, and Supportive Schools ( mental health, equity, safety, career pathways).
Priority 1: Academic Excellence & Student Achievement
Goal: Raise student performance and prepare graduates for college, career, and life.
Action Steps:
Expand literacy and math interventions in all grades
Provide tutoring, mentoring, and after-school enrichment
Strengthen teacher training and retention
Success Metrics:
+10% increase in state proficiency scores within 3 years
85% on-time graduation rate
+20% participation in dual-enrollment and AP courses
Priority 2: Family & Community Engagement
Goal: Build trust and strengthen partnerships with parents, families, and the community
Action Steps:
Launch a Parent Academy and create a Parent Advisory Council
Host monthly community forums and improve communication tools
Partner with local churches, universities, and businesses for mentorship, internships, and scholarships
Success Metrics:
+30% parent participation at school events
5 new community partnerships annually
80%+ parent satisfaction on engagement surveys.
Priority 3: Safe, Supportive, and Equitable Schools
Goal: Ensure schools are safe, nurturing, and equitable for all students
Action Steps:
Expand anti-bullying programs and restorative justice practices
Increase access to counselors, social workers, and mental health resources
Grow career pathway programs: college prep, STEM, and skilled trades
Success Metrics:
-15% chronic absenteeism in 2 years
-20% incidents of bullying/violence
+25% student participation in career pathways
Occupation
Mahoning County Children Services FPM
Education
Bachelors in Social Work
1.Ensuring fiscal responsibility.
2. Building consolidation through
1. Every decision the board makes must be fiscally sound. Taxpayers and families deserve accountability and transparency. By managing our resources responsibly, we can ensure stability in our schools, protect programs that serve students, and make investments that will strengthen education for years to come.
2. With enrollment changes in financial realities, building consolidation is a necessary step for the future of Youngstown City schools. My priority is to see the process through carefully and thoughtfully, making sure it is done in a way that best serves students, families, and staff, while also positioning our district for long-term success.
Occupation
College student
Education
High school diploma
✅ 1. Improving Student Achievement and Opportunities
My first priority is to ensure every student in Youngstown City Schools has access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, careers, and life. This means focusing on literacy, math growth, graduation rates, and expanding opportunities like career-tech programs, dual credit/college readiness, and after-school enrichment.
✅ 2. Strengthening School Culture and Community Trust
My second priority is building safe, supportive schools where students, families, and staff feel respected and valued. That includes addressing school safety, improving communication with parents, and fostering stronger partnerships with community organizations. By building trust and collaboration, we can make our schools the pride of Youngstown.
✅ Improving Student Achievement and Opportunities
Support evidence-based strategies to strengthen literacy and math from the earliest grades.
Advocate for expanding career tech, dual enrollment, and college readiness programs so students graduate with real options.
Push for resources and professional development that help teachers do their best work in the classroom.
✅ Strengthening School Culture and Community Trust
Partner with parents and community organizations to create more wraparound supports for students, including mental health services and after-school programs.
Promote transparent communication between the Board, families, and the community so everyone has a voice in decisions.
Ensure our schools are safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces where students can learn and thrive.
Occupation
Pastor
Education
M.Ed; Th.M
My top two priorities would be support and accountability. In order for our front line workers to be effective, they need support. They need the resources available to help them be successful. Along with the support is accountability. Every successful organization values accountability. Accountability creates a culture where an established standard can be reached. We believe we have competent leaders who can do their jobs well when they have the resources and support. A culture that facilitates excellence is one where everyone sees their part as important. Developing this kind of culture requires accountability. We are on a wonderful trajectory. My desire is to help this district continue to thrive.
To know what resources are needed on the front line requires constant communication with the front line workers. I will continue to visit every school and continue to facilitate a relationship with our leaders so that we can work hard to give them what they need to succeed. Visiting the schools also lets the teachers and staff know that we are collectively connected and we need each other to succeed.
Our leaders are more than competent and we must allow them to do their jobs. We will continue to defy all of the odds and we will do it together.
Occupation
Retired-former Superintendent Youngstown City Schools
Education
B.S.In Education, M.S.In Education, All coursework completed toward Doctorate in Education but did not finish Dissertation.
1. To support our District Leadership and Staff by making sure they have the necessary resources to service our students and families. This also means making sure that we are making the best use of our resources and assuring the taxpayers that their funds are used properly.
2. To advocate for our students and families in the community so that they receive the supports they need to be successful in the present and future. This not only includes academic supports, but also physical,mental, and emotional supports.
I will continue to monitor closely the actions of the Superintendent and Treasurer and promote policies that will make these priorities happen. As the elected laison between the District and the taxpayers, I will keep a watchful eye on finances and other key issues providing input as needed.I will also rely on my over 50 years as a practicing educator to advocate for the students, families, and taxpayers in our District to assure continued improvement and progress.
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