My 2020 campaign was a five-month exercise in standing up for what I believe in. I centered my message around all aspects of health and wellness, with a focus on mental health, and openly shared my struggles with depression. This was hard and required courage. It was...
From day one, I will offer fresh energy and enthusiasm as I embrace working as part of a team to better our schools and community. With advanced degrees in social work and public health and professional experience as a counselor, health educator, and mental health...
First, serving on the BOE will allow me to learn so much more about the extraordinary and diverse array of families that make up our remarkable community, hailing from all over the region and world. I will welcome this opportunity to learn more about the diverse...
The Board’s role in fiscal oversight is explicitly circumscribed by both policy and law. Furthermore, the Office of Business and Finance, led by CFO Mary Jo Gruber, is staffed by talented and credentialed financial professionals who work closely with the...
I am an effective communicator and a critical thinker, two strengths that are essential to a collective decision-making process. As a former counselor, I understand the value of listening and making sure every voice is welcomed and fairly considered. I will reflect on...
While I will remain committed to advocating for social-emotional, and physical health, our district’s continued work towards achieving true racial equity, as well as implementing the strategic plan, two issues will dominate the 2021-22 school year. The first, is...