My Why

I am running for this office for two reasons. First, public education is my lifelong passion. I have had this passion for public education since I started as a kindergartner myself. I was the first in my family to attend and graduate from college. I went on to obtain my doctorate degree in educational leadership in 2014, and have had a successful career as a middle school teacher, regional educational consultant, and district administrator.  Currently, I am the parent of three amazing sons, and an active volunteer in my community and our schools.

Secondly, I feel a deep calling to be a representative for WCS district 5 school board. I have a strong ambition to further serve my community, and its students. I remember looking online in 2018 about running for this office, and learning that I had to wait until 2020.  I was the first candidate to pull my petition during the 2020 election, ran an ethical, fiscally conservative campaign, and lost by fewer than 300 votes.  I was proud of my campaign in 2020 as it was a great learning experiene and allowed me to meet so many wonderful district 5 constituents.  

For the past 3 years, I have been asked continually by community leaders, parents, and educators if I planned to run in 2024.  After much consideration and prayer, I again feel led to run for this office. I want to continue to serve my community by using my extensive experience in education and as a parent to advocate for ALL children and constituents in district 5. When the time comes, I hope you’ll honor me with your vote, as I intend to be a child champion and advocate for a great education for all WCS students.