1. What experience do you have that has prepared you to be on the School Board?
I was a teacher for almost 14 years, 7 years teaching English as a second language and almost 7 years teaching school law and labor relations. I have a law degree and have practiced education law. I also have professional certification as an advocate for students with disabilities.
2. What do you think is the most pressing issue facing our school district right now?
Communication and transparency, long-range fiscal planning, and supervision of special programs as well as staffing shortages are all current needs of the district. In addition, I am concerned about the impact national politics will have on our local schools over the next few years. I think it is extremely important to elect school board directors that will continue to prioritize actual local needs and not allow national politics to undermine CBSD and its ability to provide every child in our community with an excellent education.
3. Do you think schools should be maintained as sensitive locations for all students regardless of immigration status?
Schools should absolutely be sensitive locations for all students regardless of immigration status. Nobody should feel afraid at school, for any reason.
4. Do you believe all students should have access to public education, regardless of immigration status?
Yes, all students should have access to public education.
5. Do you think school discipline is best handled by the principal’s office and school staff or by police officers in schools?
Students should only be disciplined by school staff. School Resource Officers and Police may need to assist to help quell a violent or dangerous situation, but they should not be responsible for disciplining students.
6. Do you support sex education classes in our schools?
Yes, schools should teach sex education as a component of health class because sex education addresses many public health concerns.
7. Do you believe it is important to teach all people’s histories in schools, including those of African, Asian, Latine, Native American, and European descent?
Teaching all people’s histories in an honest and accurate way is extremely important. It is a way of showing respect for everyone and greatly increases the benefits of studying history.
