Why are you running for school board?
I am running for school board because there was was opportunity to be part of the school system I grew up with and since there is a chance to help with it.
How will you use your experiences and background to approach your role as a member of the school board?
My recent graduation has exposed me to many modern education technologies other members may not be as familiar. It is easier for me to understand what modern students go through.
Which do you believe is more important for achieving higher academic achievement: greater funding or better reforms? Briefly explain.
Better reforms are more important because money is just a tool and without proper implementation, does little.
Name 1 or 2 changes or policies you will support that will raise the academic achievement of all students in your district.
To improve student achievement, teach more history and make sure problematic students do not bring others down.
What changes should be made at schools to make the classroom a more effective environment for maximizing learning and instruction (teaching)?
Try to ensure teachers spend as little as possible on materials and attempt to fix students’ behaviors rather than ignoring or simply punishing it.
Many educators say that not all parents are engaged enough with their children's education.
How can the school board create policies that help forge a closer relationship and involvement among parents, their children and educators?
Have more parent teacher conferences and allow teachers to potentially iron out personal problems the students or parents have with school or home life.
Recent federal executive orders for K-12 schools prohibit schools from promoting gender and radical ideologies. Another order prohibits boys from girls' sports and restrooms. Schools that don't comply could risk federal funds.
How do you believe the school board should respond to these orders?
As long as the executive order is constitutional, it should be followed.