What are your top 3 priorities for the school board?

“First, supporting and retaining great teachers. Research consistently shows that great teachers have one of the biggest impacts on student success. We need to ensure Hamilton County remains a place where talented educators want to teach and stay.

Second, student safety and well-being. Students cannot learn if they don't feel safe, supported, and valued. That includes physical safety, mental health, bullying prevention, and creating positive school environments where students can thrive.

Third, workforce development and career readiness. Every student should graduate with a clear pathway forward, whether that's college, trade school, military service, or directly entering the workforce. We need stronger connections between education and real-world opportunities.

Underlying all three priorities is responsible fiscal stewardship. Taxpayers deserve to know that every dollar is being spent effectively and in ways that directly benefit students.”

What is your plan for addressing aging school facilities and providing every student with a safe, modern learning environment?

“First, we must prioritize safety and essential infrastructure. Roofs, HVAC systems, security measures, accessibility improvements, and deferred maintenance should be addressed before cosmetic projects. At the same time, we cannot overlook the importance of bright, welcoming, and engaging learning spaces that help students succeed.

Students and staff should never have to worry about whether a classroom is safe, comfortable, or functional. To that end, I plan to fully support a long-term facilities plan. Too often, facility improvements happen reactively. I want to use data to evaluate the condition of every school, identify the most urgent needs, and create a transparent, multi-year plan that allows taxpayers and families to understand what improvements are needed and why.

Moreover, we have to remember modern learning environments are about more than buildings. They are about reliable technology, flexible learning spaces, updated career and technical education facilities, and environments that support both student achievement and teacher retention.

Our students only get one chance at their education. We have a responsibility to ensure every child—regardless of their ZIP code—has access to a safe, modern learning environment that helps them succeed.”

How can the school board guarantee our schools are continuously adapting to the evolving needs of our students?

“The needs of students today are different than they were ten years ago, and they'll continue to change. While the school board can't guarantee every challenge will be solved, it can ensure that our schools remain responsive, innovative, and focused on student success.
That starts with listening, but it also means using data to guide decisions. We should regularly evaluate academic outcomes, attendance, workforce readiness, school climate, and student well-being to identify what's working and where adjustments are needed.

For students right now, I believe we must support programs that prepare them for multiple pathways after graduation—whether that's college, technical training, military service, entrepreneurship, or entering the workforce. Success shouldn't be defined by a single path.

We must also continue investing in areas that are increasingly important to student success, including literacy, career and technical education, mental health supports, technology, and real-world learning opportunities.

Most importantly, the board should foster a culture of continuous improvement. Education is not about doing things the way they've always been done. It's about being willing to evaluate, adapt, and innovate when the needs of students change.

Our responsibility is to ensure that every decision we make asks one question: "What will best prepare our students for the future they are stepping into?"”

What is your most unpopular opinion?

“My most unpopular opinion is that being busy is not the same thing as being productive. We often celebrate packed schedules, but meaningful progress usually comes from focusing on the right things rather than simply doing more things.”