My Vision for the MRH
School Board

 I will work with other board members who put learners at the center of their deliberations and decisions, always mindful of the teachers and educational support staff who make learning accessible and obtainable for every student in our district. As a board member, my job will be to learn from the expertise and experience of district employees, contractors, parents, and other stakeholders to shape policies and practices that nurture students’ safety and learning.

I will work to ensure that decision-making at the district level is guided by evidence and that methods of data collection are attentive to varying circumstances of learning and working. MRH is home to students and families who share zip codes but have many different life experiences. Prioritizing equity means that every child should have access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive as a learner and a member of our community, both between the bells and beyond. To achieve equity in the classroom, we also need to prioritize equity among our teachers, educational support staff, administration, and district leadership.

It might seem redundant to name learning as a priority in a school district. My promise is to be intentional about prioritizing knowledge at all levels of an MRH education and in the work of the board itself. From classrooms to boardrooms, we live in a moment when we have unprecedented access to information. But that information does not always yield knowledge that we can use to improve lives. The board’s work can collect information as an end-game or it can leverage that information to find solutions and create positive change in our community. I will work alongside teachers and other leaders to ensure our district is known for valuing the knowledge that innovative learning produces in a world increasingly distracted by information.

As a public school district, MRH operates almost entirely on public funds. I will lead with the conviction that budgets are moral documents and will work to empower broader participation from district families, employees, and neighbors who may not yet feel included in decision-making processes or represented in district policies. Whether you own or rent your home, whether you have lived in the district for days or decades, MRH is a vital part of our public trust and it is the responsibility of the board to steward its assets and infrastructure not only for today but for the future. I will work with other board members and district leaders to protect your investment in MRH.