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My top three priorities are: 1. Rebalance district expenditures so they are closer to students in the form of teachers, full-time nurses, full-time librarians, counselors, social workers, and student needs like food and safe learning environments. Away from top-heavy bureaucracy, consultants, and vendor driven technology. 2. Raise academic expectations and aim for excellence across the board. Instead of social promotion, we need to hold more 6th graders back before they enter middle school without basic literacy or numeracy. Expand gifted, magnet, dual language, community schools, special education programs, and experiential learning opportunities. 3. Protect public education from privatization and corporate influence.

As a student, I attended Chatsworth Park Elementary and then the Highly Gifted Magnet from 3rd grade at San Jose ES, Portola Middle School, and North Hollywood HGM HS from 1991-2003. That learning experience shapes my perspective and commitment to public education. From 2015–2018, I served as School and Community Coordinator for Board Member Scott Schmerelson, working with families, educators, and community groups to bridge the gap between district decisions, bureaucracy, and school site reality. I have taught domestically and internationally in public and private schools, and higher education. As an LAUSD substitute teacher (2018–2023), including in special education, I saw firsthand the academic and social challenges students face and the importance of meeting each student where they are.