Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Castaic Union School District

Why Am I Running?

Given the State's budget crisis, not one decision the next board makes will be easy. This cold, hard reality fuels my decision to step up and serve. I pledge to protect the classroom from devastating budget cuts and narrow the achievement gaps between our schools. I will ensure that Castaic High is not only built but meets the community's expectations. I will be humbled if given the opportunity to represent all of Castaic's children in these challenging times.

My Positions on Issues of Importance to Teachers

I'm a product of public schools, and was raised to believe in the value of public education. As an educator, my mother fought for things that today's teachers get after two years: the security of tenure, better wages and benefits, and ensuring that pay would increase with seniority. My brother followed our mother into education, and has taught high school history and coached soccer for well over two decades years in Virginia. Their insights inform my perspective ...

Why vote for me?

I've been walking the proverbial walk on education in Castaic for nearly ten years. I served as the Campaign Manager for Measure SA, ensuring that Hart has the money it needs to build Castaic High School, and I've been working behind the scenes since its passage to ensure the high school is not only built, but meets our community's expectations. Walk with me!