"With 30 years of experience, I will bring the wisdom of a career educator’s perspective who works nationally with all stakeholders in their educational equity journey. This experience, coupled with my volunteerism both locally and statewide will be a valuable asset to our School Committee."

Educational excellence is about improving the academic achievement of all students regardless of their post-secondary goals or career choices. Importantly, it is about ensuring all students become engaged learners in their education and develop the intellectual capacity to become life-long learners who make positive contributions to society. 

I have listened to parents and guardians at all levels. At the elementary and middle schools, I believe we need to take a pause in order to reflect on, assess and refine our current math and literacy programs. The curriculum must be research based, engaging, and challenging for all students. Excellence can be achieved when our educators have the time and training necessary to meet each child where they are. Our goal must be to set high expectations and standards that students can meet and /or exceed.

I have seen the transformative impact that effective learning communities can have on the academic performance of all students. Improvement in student outcomes can be achieved with improved teaching. This is best accomplished by supporting an effective Professional Learning Community, where teachers meet regularly (at least once a week) with colleagues to evaluate student and teacher work. Teachers are provided time to collaborate and improve their craft by reflecting upon and refining their teaching methods.