Campaign priorities
None of these began as a platform plank. Each one began as a real question from a mom of a fourth grader and a kindergartner — followed by evidence, and then a concrete idea for what should happen next.
Reading, math, science, strong curriculum implementation, and the teacher support that makes good curriculum actually work.
“Are our kids getting the strongest possible foundation in reading, math, and science?”
Teach children how to reason before asking technology to reason for them. No hype, no panic — a parent's clear-eyed look at AI in the classroom.
“How do we teach kids to think for themselves when AI can give them an answer in seconds?”
Make budgets, ballot measures, policies, and major district decisions understandable to busy families who are not in the education space — not just to people who already know the system.
“Can an ordinary parent actually understand where school money goes?”
Mental health, movement, attention, support, and the conditions children need in order to learn — because academics don't happen in a vacuum.
“Are our kids getting enough movement, support, and time away from screens?”
Make differences in resources and opportunities across schools visible and understandable, so every family knows what their school offers — and what others do.
“Do children at every school have access to the same opportunities?”
Honest governance
A school board governs in the real world, where needs compete, funding changes and implementation matters. My responsibility would be to examine the evidence, understand the operational consequences, make the trade-offs visible and remain accountable for the decisions I make.