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Dona Ana
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LAS CRUCES
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88005
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NM
I bring nearly 30 years of public education experience serving students, families, and schools in roles ranging from teacher and instructional coach to principal, chief academic officer, and deputy superintendent. My work has included academics, operations, finance, policy, and strategic planning. I have supported district-authorized and state-authorized charter schools, including in Las Cruces. I understand both traditional public schools and charter schools, and I know how strong governance, accountability, and sound systems help schools succeed for students.
My top priorities are: first, ensuring charter schools deliver strong academic results and meet their commitments to students, families, and taxpayers. Second, supporting effective leadership, sound governance, and responsible operations so schools can improve and sustain success. Third, expanding access to high quality public school options where communities demonstrate a clear need. Every decision should focus on student opportunity, transparency, and long-term success.
I do not support an arbitrary statewide cap. Decisions about new charter schools should be based on quality, community need, financial viability, and the ability to deliver results for students. If a proposed school offers a strong plan, fills an unmet need, and can operate responsibly, it deserves fair consideration. At the same time, schools that fail to meet expectations should be held accountable. The focus should be excellence and need—not an artificial number.
State charter schools expand public education options for families and students whose needs may not be fully met in traditional settings. They can offer specialized missions, innovative programs, flexible approaches, and unique learning environments while remaining public schools open to all eligible students. When done well, charter schools create opportunity, encourage innovation, and provide families with meaningful choices that align with their child’s goals and learning needs.
Financial stability is essential to protecting students and ensuring schools can meet their commitments. The Commission should review realistic budgets, enrollment projections, cash reserves, internal controls, audit history, debt obligations, governance capacity, and long-term sustainability. Schools must demonstrate they can responsibly manage public funds while investing in student success. Strong academics require strong operations, and financial warning signs should be addressed early through monitoring and accountability.
I would evaluate schools using the state performance framework and multiple measures of student success. This includes academic growth, proficiency, graduation rates, attendance, readiness for college or careers, and progress toward the school’s charter mission. Data should be reviewed over time, not based on one snapshot. I also value safe school culture, student engagement, and service to diverse learners. Strong schools should be recognized, and struggling schools should be expected to improve.
