About Me
A Commitment to Community
From my years as a Girl Scout Brownie at Gordon Elementary School to my current service on the Chesterfield School Board, I have a demonstrated track record of commitment to serving the community where we live.
I taught 7th grade English at Providence Middle School, and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to mentor the next generation of leaders by establishing and leading my daughter’s Girl Scout troop for three years. I also served as an English language tutor in our schools for several years, helping our youngest newcomers learn English. Previous to my 2019 election to the School Board, I served as an appointed member and chair of the Chesterfield County Special Education Advisory Committee.
I am a committed community volunteer, and I have put my values into action through acts of service. I currently serve on several community nonprofit boards, and have a deep and abiding love for all that Chesterfield County is and can be.
A Proven Leader
Experience Matters
Since my election to the School Board in 2019, I have stood strong on my commitment to the students, families, and residents of Chesterfield County.
During my time on the Board, I have:
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boosted teacher salaries by 25 percent
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led a school safety initiative to retro-fit vestibules and upgrade security cameras in our schools, adding an additional layer of protection for our students
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voted in support of annual budgets that have increased overall school funding by over 30%
Kids First
No Political Agenda
I will always put our kids first. Our schools are places for our children to grow, not political battlegrounds.
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Every student has the right to feel safe and welcome at school
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Every parent has the right to decide for their own children what books they feel are appropriate
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Every student deserves the freedom to learn the history of America through facts and the accounts of lived experiences of all Americans
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Every parent matters because the quality of our public schools impacts everyone
