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Inclusivity Fosters Excellence
Oakwood has a legacy of excellence, and I am eager to maintain this legacy through the core pillars of my campaign: Opportunity, Community, and Inclusivity. Inclusivity can mean many things to many people, so let’s take a moment to define it a little further. I firmly believe that we are all...
Strength in Community
Oakwood has a legacy of excellence, and I am eager to maintain this legacy through the core pillars of my campaign: Opportunity, Community, and Inclusivity. Community is a word that sparks a wide array of thoughts, invokes a variety of emotions, and recalls invaluable experiences for many of...
Opportunities for Oakwood Students
Oakwood has a legacy of excellence, and I am eager to maintain this legacy through the core pillars of my campaign: Opportunity, Community, and Inclusivity. In this post, let’s unpack what I mean by Opportunity. Opportunity is a critical component of a quality public school education. As a...
What Do School Board Members Do?
As we prepare for the upcoming election and many of you are reviewing your options for the various candidates and taking stock on issues important to you, you might ask yourself: “what do school board members actually do?” The answer is two-fold, so let’s address both the role of individual board...
Bridging the Gap
As the only candidate with K-12 experience, I bring a diverse set of skills that enhance my qualifications for school board. When thinking about the impact an educator can have upon students and families, one specific experience comes to mind. A number of the students I taught also received...
Addressing Community Needs
I bring years of experience of facilitating dialogue, driving collective buy-in, and creating organizational strategy to promote equitable outcomes. I commit to listening with empathy and elevating your voice to effectively support Oakwood’s legacy of excellence. To facilitate transparent...
Community Voice
I’ve connected with many of you and have truly appreciated hearing your perspectives, priorities, and experiences over the past couple months. I’ve been able to hear encouraging comments about our schools, our outstanding educators, and the unique strengths of our community. You’ve also shared...
Each Student Is Unique
Safety, inclusion, and belonging are essential for all students to thrive. As a candidate for Oakwood School Board, I am committed to supporting policies that equip educators and school district staff with the essential tools to create a safe environment for all learners to...
Celebrating Diversity
Prior to joining the race for school board, I naturally began to reflect on my role as a parent with three elementary-age children in the district, my skillset and expertise as an educator and administrator, and the experience I could contribute to the board, our schools, and Oakwood’s legacy of...