VOTE411 Voter Guide

To improve our current school system by listening to our teachers and parents , creating new opportunities for students, and creating a comprehensive maintenance plan for our facilities.

Rebuilding trust between the community and our School Board, Repairing our aging infrastructure, creating a culture that values every student.

Due to my experience with creating policy, building bridges within our community, and my experience assisting 73 school districts in South Carolina.

At the heart of why I am running is one simple question, "What about the children?" For 31 years, I have operated from a children first mindset. Before we make a decision, before we implement a policy, before we make a change, we must ask ourselves, "How will this impact our children?" I want to ensure that every child in Rock Hill Schools receives a great education, is prepared for life after Rock Hill Schools, and has a school experience that helps them become successful, happy, and productive adults. I am running because I believe every child deserves adults who will advocate for them, believe in them, challenge them, support them, and make decisions with their best interests at heart. I am running because I am one of those adults.

*Making sure our students are achieving at the highest levels possible and are prepared for life beyond high school. I would work with the superintendent, and district leadership to establish clear academic goals and regularly review student achievement data *Supporting our Educators and Staff by identifying areas for support and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact *Ensuring schools are safe, welcoming places where students can learn, teachers can teach and all stakeholders feel valued and respected. I would encourage meaningful opportunities for students, parents and community members to communicate with school and district leadership.

Excellent Outcomes, Excellent Support, Excellent Schools

I am the most qualified candidate for this position because I have spent 31 years serving in education and serving the children and families in Rock Hill. My experience isn't limited to one position. I have served as a school bus driver, teacher, school counselor, assistant principal and an elementary principal. So, when I sit at the table as a Board of Trustees member, I won't just bring an opinion. I will bring 31 years of experience seeing our schools from many different perspectives. I have worked with students, parents, teachers, custodians, office staff, nurses, bus drivers, counselors, support staff and administrators and I understand every person in our system has an important role to play in helping our children succeed.