I am prepared to serve, drawing on 23 years as an educator, 8 as DVHS Head Football Coach and time at top rated schools, bringing that knowledge here as a former Del Valle parent and employee.
Del Valle attracts teachers who want to matter, offering real impact and the area's top pay. We retain and cultivate them by continuing to build safe schools, clear student expectations, and backing from the board, central office, and campus leaders alike. I've seen the impact a supported teacher can have on a student's potential, and I want that for every Del Valle student.
As a board, we must ensure our enrollment and financial data are accurate first. Since joining the board, accuracy has been a personal emphasis of mine. Facility decisions, closures or new construction, must be driven by real enrollment trends and what we can sustainably afford, not assumptions. Sound, data backed choices protect both students and taxpayers long term.
Improving student outcomes begins with accountability in district leadership, continuing to provide safe learning environments, and a focus on student learning. Students must be challenged to become college and career ready. I support expanding CTE, dual enrollment, and certifications, for example in welding, IT, and healthcare, so every student enters the workforce certified or college ready.
Del Valle has earned a Superior "A" rating for financial integrity and balanced its budget the last two years, while surrounding districts faced school closures. Teacher pay and classroom resources are always protected. We balance the budget elsewhere, through continuous professional development, smart planning, and administration's strong work securing grants and partnerships.
As a founding president of the Del Valle ISD Education Foundation, PTA fundraiser, and longtime district volunteer, I’ve built skills in leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.
Teachers need to feel valued, supported, and safe to speak honestly without fear of retaliation. I want a culture of radical honesty where we learn from experience and hold ourselves accountable. I’ve supported teachers through PTA appreciation events, educator grants, room parenting, and Secret Scientist. My goal: lighten teachers’ load and give them back the gift of time.
Del Valle ISD is projected to grow as one of the last affordable places to live in Central Texas, and I’m excited by that challenge. I helped pass the 2019 school bond, which built three new schools. We need to plan ahead, have honest conversations about future bonds, and build the trust needed to bring voters along.
First, students need to feel like they belong. I want schools to be places kids want to be, because belonging drives engagement and attendance—and attendance drives outcomes. In a district with significant economic need, we also have to address students’ basic needs so they are ready and able to learn.
We need to get creative while protecting classrooms. I’d study comparable districts to see how they’re managing resources and finding efficiencies. I’d also meet with local nonprofits to identify partnerships that could provide valuable services to our community at an affordable cost. And trustees must advocate for better state funding.
