Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia are renowned for their exceptional quality of life. The excellence of our schools contributes significantly to our high property values attracting businesses and residents. Protecting our schools is crucial to protecting our communities. 

Our schools should never be the battleground for divisive culture wars.  Our students deserve professional leadership that centers decisions on what is best for our students and their academic success. I will engage our stakeholders with respect, honesty, and transparency.  I will make fact based decisions centered on what is best for our children and not give credence to the divisive and meritless drama that is destructive to our district.

Our students are best served by hiring and retaining the best educators.  As a governing board member, I will support our experienced professionals and do my utmost to direct funding to the classrooms where students benefit most.  Working collaboratively with SUSD staff, I will maintain our current excelling programs and seek new innovative opportunities that will best serve our students and drive enrollment. Read More