“In eighth grade, as a challenge levied by our teacher, I memorized Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and performed it for my class. I was the only one who did it! Also, my grandfather invented the Space Pen ink cartridge.”

“I have 20+ years of experience as an attorney specializing in public education policy and government/legislative work at both the state and local levels, so I understand the myriad elements that must mesh together to form a capable school district administration and instructional program. I also understand the benefit of listening and asking questions before offering guidance or opinions. On a personal level, I am a parent of a D21 student and a D214 student, so I know how our decisions impact our kids.”

“I applied to fill a vacancy on the board in 2017, and then decided to run for a full term because board service is a way for me to connect with my community, including families who attend D21 schools and others who live in my neighborhood and the district. I also felt I could use my professional experience and personal passions to help guide education policy in D21 to the benefit of all our families.”

“Our integration of technology in the classroom is high up there! We use tech in the classroom even for the youngest learners, and from kindergarten on each child has a Chromebook. Kids learn to integrate tech in their daily work and internet citizenship and safety. It’s an equity issue too. Providing this access to all D21 students means eliminating the stigma of those who don’t have other devices at home, and starts to level the playing field.”

“We are a group of seven people from the community with different professional backgrounds, personalities and approaches to community matters – and we choose to use that as a strength to guide policy and direction for the district. We are committed to listening to each other, discussing issues civilly and respecting each other’s viewpoints even in disagreement, and avoiding in-fighting and petty squabbles that distract from a mission. Thus, we are a high-functioning board, focused on the progress of students and staff.”

“Ensuring that our students receive high-quality, evidence-based education, that they feel safe at school, and their needs are met. I would like my legacy to be known as someone who listened to the concerns of the community and was able to implement a stable administrative structure and educational leadership that develops students that are life-long learners and prepared for the next phase in life.”