Bringing fresh ideas, transparency, ​and fiscal responsibility to the Battle Ground School District.
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A history of advocacy for better schools.
In 2018, I began advocating for better parental engagement with the school district and for increased local control. I’ve engaged with school board directors, school administrators, and legislators statewide, and even met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal twice. In 2021, when the district was considering a new middle school sex education curriculum, I proposed an alternative that would better align with our community values. More recently, I worked with the district to update the library procedures, aiming to improve oversight and consistency in our library collections.

Prioritizing students, not the teachers' union.

Battle Ground schools are unique.
Battle Ground School District offers many valuable programs and unique opportunities for students that they might not find in other districts. We have dedicated teachers and administrators who care deeply about our children and work hard to provide a strong education.

​However, I believe we can do better.
Our test scores have dropped yet graduation rates have gone up.  Despite the district's efforts to maintain fiscal responsibility, we pay over $17,000 per student.  I believe there is room for improvement.
I aim to foster open communication and transparency between families and the district, while focusing on better fiscal management for the future. ​
It’s time to think outside of the box.
  • I will work with the district to increase community involvement in supporting our children's education by welcoming more volunteers.
  • I will work with the district to increase middle school readiness by ensuring that every child is reading at grade level by the time they enter 4th grade. 
  • I will work with the district and the community to bring back the Aspire program and middle school sports.
  • I will work towards greater transparency in contract negotiation.​
Let's work together to bring back a strong foundation of excellence in education for ALL of our kids.