Priorities

My Key Priorities

• M = Mental Health & Well-Being – Students learn best when their basic needs are met. I am committed to helping students connect to the resources they need.
• R = Resilience – Students succeed when they learn to confidently navigate potential stressors. I am committed to making sure students are supported through change and challenges.
• S = Safety – Students deserve a safe, supportive, and secure learning environment. I am committed to making sure our schools are places where students feel safe to learn.
• D = Dollars – Students count on leaders to be good stewards of school dollars. I am committed to making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
• E = Educational Experience – Students deserve an educational experience that sets them up for success, no matter which building they attend, or what success looks like for them. I am committed to making sure every student has an excellent, individualized educational experience.

My Key Principles

• B = Build Community
  Strong communities need strong schools and strong schools need strong communities. Schools and communities thrive when they are united around a common vision, values, and goals. I will work to unify our district around these commonalities and ensure that everyone feels welcome, valued, and appreciated.
• E = Encourage Educational Excellence Across the District
  As a school board member, I hold high expectations for each student in our schools and I believe in our ability to teach all students at a high level. Different challenges, factors, or circumstances that our students might face are not excuses for us as leaders to accept, but instead are challenges to be overcome.
• S = Support the Whole Student
  Now more than ever, students need a holistic approach to education. Research shows that supporting the social and emotional needs of students results in improved academic achievement and behavior. As a board member, I will continue to advocate for “whole child” education that supports and affirms our students while addressing their individual needs.
• T = Turn Up the Transparency, Tune Into Stakeholders, Team Up to Get the Job Done
  High-achieving districts are possible when everyone is onboard. An essential responsibility of the board is to keep parents and other community members informed about issues and events in the school and seek their input in a way that is welcoming and appreciated. As a school board member, I will continue to advocate for transparency and clear communication with the community. I will also continue to actively seek out opportunities to engage with students, teachers, parents, and community members. Lastly, I will continue to always strive to work as a team with my fellow school board members and superintendent, while keeping what is best for students at the forefront.