Vision & Goals

I am committed to helping Elmhurst District 205 focus on academic excellence, because I believe every child in our community deserves the opportunity to learn and succeed.

I’m running for District 205 School Board, because I want a School Board that is responsive to its constituents, and serves the needs of all students, including those who have historically been left behind.

I will ensure that our schools stay focused on education strategies and curriculum that work and prepare our students to be thriving, successful citizens who are proud of their achievements and their country. I will promote academic achievement, and a robust, non-political education for our children by demanding transparency and accountability from the District 205 Board of Education, school administrators and teachers.

Students First

Our kids’ best interests should be at the forefront of all we do. I will work to return District 205’s main focus to growing academic core competencies for all students, while quickly working to eradicate the learning gap that’s been affecting many of our students since before the pandemic. I will also work to ensure our primary focus is on education, not indoctrination. Students should be taught “how to think,” not “what to think.” I will work to ensure our curriculum and teaching methods are not politically-charged, and instead are focused on best equipping our students to grow, learn, and succeed as they pursue their careers, educations, and lives after graduation.

Support Teachers

Elmhurst Public Schools have a reputation of academic excellence and providing an exceptional learning environment. This is largely because of the incredible teachers and staff. I will strive to restore academic excellence by ensuring our teachers have the resources, support, and policies they need to thrive.

Sound Fiscal Policies

I understand the importance of running a taxpayer funded operation in the best interests of its constituents. I will commit to utilizing taxpayer funds resourcefully, responsibly, and transparently.

Commitment is an action, not a word

I have demonstrated through actions, not just words, my commitment to improving education in Elmhurst public schools.

How?

I rolled up my sleeves and got to work.

I’ve spent countless hours researching District 205 curriculum and teaching pedagogy (how things are taught). I met individually with board members and administrators, and asked questions about curriculum, low academic proficiency, pandemic driven learning loss, and the plan for immediate improvement.

I formed a parent working group called Elmhurst Parents for Integrity in Curriculum (EPIC) to dig into the proficiency data, understand and assess K-12 learning trends, the equity gap, and how District 205 compares to similarly situated school districts.

I created a website and social media platform to share data, analysis, and commentary about District 205 academic proficiency.

I organized educational seminars and invited all parents and community stakeholders to participate.

I hosted a community symposium on Social-Emotional Learning, because many parents have questions about it, and the District wasn’t providing satisfactory answers.

If elected to represent our community, I will bring the same energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. I will demand the same excellence and accountability of myself as I will from every other board member, administrator, and teacher. I will commit to doing the hard work necessary to deliver academic excellence for all District 205 students.