Putting Students First
I am an educator and advocate for students who too often end up on the wrong end of an inequitable education system. We need a school board that is responsive to all students and families, particularly those who have been left out.
Our Campaign
In the time of state takeover of HISD schools, the elected board needs leaders with education experience who will represent our community’s vision and values. I am a former teacher committed to empowering students and I will always put our kids’ interests first. As your board member, I will be a fierce advocate for all students, particularly those with special needs and those attending struggling schools.
I have been a student in a struggling school that barely graduated 60% of my class, a classroom teacher in Title I schools, and a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. My policy positions are informed by my personal experiences and observations as well as data, policy papers, and sociology of education studies.
Student success is the central mission of schools, but unfortunately, school systems often get distracted with the hot-button political issue of the day. I will center every policy decision around student achievement, beginning with how to support and empower students who are traditionally underserved.
HISD's failure to prioritize special education is part of why the state has taken over the district. As your board member, I will make sure HISD's special education services are properly funded, well-staffed, and effective. Our schools are responsible for meeting every student's individual needs.
Teachers have a massive impact on students' lives. They need to be given clarity on how they're being evaluated and have the support to make their work sustainable. I will never forget what it's like to be a teacher and I will work to make the teaching profession more respected. This means higher pay and additional support so that teachers can put their primary focus on students.
HISD has a responsibility to involve students' families in their education, including non-English speakers. My teaching experience tells me that communication with students' families is key to success in the classroom. Schools work at their best when students' families are invited to play a key role in their children's education.
