Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?

I grew up in SBISD going to SBISD schools PreK-12th grade. I moved back to SBISD 6.5 years ago to raise my family and I have two children currently enrolled in SBISD schools. I've served on three SBISD committees.

Opportunities: What opportunities for improvement do you identify in the District and how do you feel the Board should work towards those goals?

The District needs to have a continued focus on literacy and numeracy. Everything we do needs to be in the best interest of the classroom.
Work towards strong fiscal responsibility; find new revenue sources, advocate for additional state funding, and restore past budget cuts.
Engage the community ensuring communication from SBISD is timley, accurate, and transparent.
Lastly promote a culture of campus safety & increased security.

Funding: What actions can the Board take to secure the financial future of the District? Specifically, are there any expenditures you feel should be examined as a cost-saving measure?

Keep reviewing all expenses to make sure they're worth it!

Supporting Teachers: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing teachers in the District? What actions can the Board take to better support and retain teachers?

SBISD is a high cost of living district. We need to pay our teachers to reflect that. Also make sure teachers have all the training and support they need.

Future Voters: Assess how the District prepares students to participate in their country’s democracy and describe what the Board can do to support civic engagement efforts.

Promote American exceptionalism as much as we can.