BIOGRAPHY:
I have been a student, a teacher, and a parent. I hold an Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate and a Master’s degree in School Administration and Supervision. I am able to view issues from all perspectives, which makes me uniquely qualified to serve on the Board of Education.
A1:
I think CCPS offers a quality education. When it comes to specific resources or course offerings, I do believe some schools offer more than others for varied reasons. I would like all students to have equal access to resources and courses so that all students have an equal chance to achieve their goals.
A2:
If the issue involves people, I would speak to the relevant parties. I would also read county policies to further understand the responsibilities of the board with regard to the issue. I would make the final decision by weighing the facts and considering county policies.
A3:
At this time, as we experience a slowdown in enrollment, I believe we need to place modernizations, renovations and additions at the top of our priority list. I do not support building new schools that may not be funded by the state when projections do not support a. need for such facilities.
A4:
I believe that the school system needs to look at each case individually in these situations. In some situations, where someone has been violent or might pose a threat to their fellow students, I firmly believe that the school needs to take action to protect the other students in the school.
A5:
I support hiring new teachers with open contracts in the spring rather than waiting until summer when the best and brightest new teachers have already signed elsewhere. I believe this would be a very effective way to handle the large number of openings in the coming years due to retirements.
A6:
Setting high, yet attainable, standards for all students, including those who under-achieve, is critical. Providing differentiated instruction to allow children to succeed at their own level is also important. Finally, instilling confidence in students with phrases such as, “I know you can do it,” can make all the difference with some under-achieving students
