I am running for Board of Education in District 2 because it is urgent that we develop a system where every child has access to an education that fits their needs. As a current Board member, my focus has centered on student achievement, educator support, and fiscal responsibility achieved through the development of strong accountability measures. To improve the identification of reading difficulties, I increased access to a reading screening tool for all elementary school students. I added seven positions to special education to handle administrative duties, freeing our special educators to spend more time focused on students. Additionally, I was instrumental in redesigning the budgetary process to increase community engagement and advocacy for funding for public education. While I am proud of the accomplishments that I have highlighted, I am running because there is still much work to be done. Together, we can create a school system that serves all students.

Working in education for the past 12 years, I  now know the importance of having an educator involved in the development of policies and the management of the resources that impact our children. So, as a member of the board of education, I will combine my analytical engineering skills and board experience with my understanding of the classroom to positively impact student success.