VOTE411 Voter Guide

Strong student outcomes, supporting and retaining excellent teachers and staff, and responsible financial stewardship. I am committed to academic excellence, student safety and well-being, transparent communication and making sure resources are used wisely to support every learner and family in the district.

Lifelong involvement in Kirkwood schools through decades of hands-on service. Current Band Boosters secretary and social media chair. Former NKMS PTO secretary, PAC representative and classroom coordinator. Chaired trivia nights, fun fairs and teacher appreciation. Girl Scout leader for 13 years. Countless hours in classrooms and events volunteering and advocating.

1). Equity and inclusion regarding student mental health and bullying prevention. 2). Good stewardship and a sense of purpose. Students should be prepared to be engaged citizens and future leaders through volunteering and community service. 3). Closing the opportunity gap through innovation. Every child deserves an equal chance at success.

My experience with education within the Kirkwood School District is being the proud father of two Kirkwood Pioneer high school boys who have grown up in the school district by attending Tillman Elementary, Nipher Middle School and now at Kirkwood High School as a junior and freshman, respectively.

1). Public school advocacy: it is imperative that we advocate for state and local policies that strengthen our public school system. 2). Staff retention: excellent teachers make the Kirkwood School District a destination district. 3). Humanizing climate and culture: governance should promote empathy and equity.

I bring 23 years of experience in education as a teacher and school leader. I am invested in the Kirkwood community and ready to serve on day one. I am also a parent of two children who attend/attended Kirkwood schools.

1). First and foremost, the students and their educational achievements. 2). Ensuring that as a district we make data-driven, fiscally responsible decisions. 3). Making sure decisions made take into account not only students and staff but the community as a whole.

I was born and raised in Kirkwood and attended Kirkwood schools, as did my wife and our three daughters; our youngest is a junior at Kirkwood High School. I am running for school board because I want to give back to the community and school district that I love.