My deep interest in and passion for education is woven throughout my work and volunteer roles. As a resident of District 1 since 2005, I have been actively engaged and involved in local issues and community service for many years, including through schools, PTAs, Girl Scouts, HoCo Summer Fun 4 Kids, and other community initiatives and organizations.
While running in 2022, I had the opportunity to engage with families across the county, learn about their needs, and share my thoughts on the key issues facing the Board today. I strongly believe that a successful Board member must not only have a passion for education, but also a demonstrated track record of service and knowledge of our school system. My specific experience in the HCPSS includes
While running in 2022, I had the opportunity to engage with families across the county, learn about their needs, and share my thoughts on the key issues facing the Board today. I strongly believe that a successful Board member must not only have a passion for education, but also a demonstrated track record of service and knowledge of our school system. My specific experience in the HCPSS includes
- Being an active participant on multiple HCPSS policy review committees, including:
- Policy 10000 Student, Parent, Family and Community Engagement
- Policy 4010 Donations/4020 Fundraising by Schools and School-Sponsored Organizations
- Policy 3030 Research Involving Employees and Students
- Policy 6010 School Attendance Areas (alternate)
- Over a decade of service and leadership on local PTAs and in the county’s PTA council (PTACHC)
- Serving on the Operating Budget Review Committee (2yrs) and as co-chair (current year)
- Hundreds of hours volunteering in schools, including with students
- Testifying numerous times before BOE and County Council as an individual and as a PTA president
- Being an involved parent of students in the system since 2009 (class of 2022, 2026, and 2030)