PLATFORM
This campaign is grounded in a commitment to equity in access and opportunity, strong community partnership, and accountable leadership so every student can thrive.
ENGAGE: Equity as an action
Equity is a verb, not merely a policy position. In Montgomery County, a child’s ZIP code should not determine the quality of instruction, access to enrichment, facility conditions, or exposure to advanced coursework. Equity does not mean lowering standards. It means maintaining high expectations for every student and providing the support and opportunities they need to meet them. I want public schools where rigor and equity are partners, not opponents, and where children receive support before they fall years behind.
Our resources must follow actual need, and we must be able to prove that they do. That requires looking beyond countywide averages to understand what is happening in individual schools. A staffing reduction does not affect every school or student in the same way. Budget and program decisions must account for the students served, the supports already available, and the needs that remain unmet.
I will ask: Which students are not benefiting? What specifically changes for them? When will we see measurable progress? When we engage through an equity lens, we move beyond intention and toward impact.
EMPOWER: Strengthening student, parent, and community voices
Rebuilding trust between MCPS, the Board of Education, and our community is essential to moving our schools forward. From budget constraints to boundary changes, we face difficult decisions. These challenges will continue, and we will have to face them together. That requires trust and meaningful partnerships with the people affected by those decisions.
Families are strategic partners, not spectators. As an MCPS parent and former PTA president, parents should not feel like they are navigating a complex system alone. I will work to build meaningful connections between families, educators, and community voices so their experiences help shape our schools.
A public meeting is not the same as meaningful engagement. Community input should inform decisions, not just fill a report. We must reach families who are missing from the conversation, meet them where they are, and create accessible ways for students, staff, and communities to contribute before decisions are finalized.
Decisions affect people differently. That is why every perspective matters. Rebuilding trust requires showing people how their feedback was considered, what it changed, and why some recommendations were not adopted. You may not agree with every decision, but you deserve to understand how it was reached. The future of our schools should not be shaped without you.
ELEVATE: Accountability and oversight
Elevating our schools requires disciplined oversight, transparency, and accountability at every level of the system. Throughout my career managing public funds and large-scale programs, I have been responsible for ensuring resources were used effectively and results were measurable and sustainable. Those same principles must guide our Board of Education.
Our strategic plans must align with our budgets. Approving funding is only the beginning; we must track whether positions are filled, services reach students, and investments improve outcomes. A budget commitment must translate into support delivered in classrooms and measurable progress for students.
Effective oversight means asking what was promised, what has been delivered, and what must change when results fall short. Policies and programs must have clear expectations, measurable benchmarks, and regular public reporting. We must examine results across schools and student groups to understand who is benefiting and where needs remain unmet.
The Board must hold district leadership accountable for implementation and follow-through. When an investment is not producing the intended results, we must understand why and make timely adjustments. Our responsibility is to ensure public resources are used effectively and commitments lead to better outcomes for students. Trust is earned through transparency and results.