As a parent of three children in the district, I've witnessed how PSD schools cater to students' unique needs. Each of my kids are different in every way and PSD schools have met them where they are. Each of them has found support and encouragement to pursue their different passions. Having the ability to figure out who they are and what excites them. That's not a given. This is the result of dedicated educators and responsive schools that work to meet students where they are. 

I want to protect and strengthen that for every child 

I believe in public education because it shaped me. I got my start through early learning and enrichment programs. I remember counting plastic teddy bears as I picked up early math concepts. I built confidence in classrooms and found safety in school when life was unstable at home. Summer lunch programs kept me fed when times were tough. I found care, encouragement, and a belief in what was possible. That foundation still carries me today. School is more than a place to learn; it's where kids feel safe, seen, and valued. 

I want every student to have access to the same level of support I benefited from. 

Throughout my career, I've collaborated with students, educators, and families to ensure education systems serve their intended purpose, that they actually support the outcomes we care about. I've been there when a student needed to cry. When a parent questioned an assembly speaker. When my classroom needed content shifted to meet students were they were. I've spoken with resource officers about how to show up with care and build relationships rooted in trust, not fear. My work has always centered on aligning policies and practices with real needs so that  students and families experience support not just in words, but in action.  

I want to root decisions in the real experiences of students and families. 

We're in a moment where people have strong and often conflicting views about what schools should be. We need leaders who can hold that tension and be willing to listen. Not to agree on everything, but to understand where people are coming from. Not to divide but to find the questions we need to answer together. Leaders who won't use difference as a wedge, but as a way to build better outcomes for all students. I'm not here for the spotlight, I'm here to do the work even when it's hard or uncomfortable. 

I believe in meaningful dialogues and doing the work collaboratively.