It would be a privilege to continue to represent the citizens of Westfield on the School Committee. During my first term, I have used my experience as a professional educator and local leader to bring issues of concern to the leadership of the committee and to engage in discussions about responsible school budgets, new professional teacher requirements, and the reform of unfunded mandates that impact schools and labor.
In addition, to my service directly on the school committee, I have previously served as a founding board member of the Head Start School-Westfield, an Adjunct Faculty member at Westfield State University, and a Counselor/Supervisor at the Carson Center.
These experiences have been educational, as well as important in allowing me to help shape school policy positions on matters related to Westfield students and teachers. I have raised concerns about student achievement, excessive testing, equitable funding for all schools, and creating our collective support for universal PreK-Early Education programs.
As an advocate for public schools, my efforts have reduced spending when we invested in building renovations, HVAC and GoGreen plans, expanded the Pathways Program Alternative School at Angie Holmes House, and passed a new school
transportation 5 year plan; all of which reduced school and municipal financial spending at the local level. I have worked with all committee members for the past four years to bring forward the mission of educating our youth and help lead the
next era of school reform. In my role on the School Committee, I presently serve as Chair of the Instruction and Curriculum subcommittee.
I continue to speak with a powerful voice and to engage in debate and discussions on both state and national matters impacting public education. As a college student at Springfield College, I helped create the first Mentoring program and I have served as a delegate to the National Education Association convention. I would appreciate your continued support and your vote to re-elect me as a School Committee member.
