Candidate for Howard County Public School Board - District 2 in 2020 Maryland General Election.
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Get StartedI believe the security measures we currently have in place have proven to be effective. What I would like to see is that we never let the memorandum of understanding with the police expire. Learn more
My heart for all children will lead me to ensure that decisions require utmost consideration of all community input, fact-based analytical data, and a constant reminder that our children are not pawns in the political system. Learn more
I am committed to gathering community input on this topic and studying fiscally responsible ways to implement healthy school hours. The current times are too early especially for high schoolers. Learn more
Believe we must provide every child the same opportunity to gain conceptual skills, nourish and advance their potential through academic enrichment (including Music education and the discipline of Athletics). Learn more
We must also approach redistricting with some common sense rules that were unfortunately violated by the current board and proposed by Jen Mallo. Learn more
Once schools open up, I would like for there to be an assembly in every school with the SRO(s) so students can hear the guidelines that SRO's have to abide by as well as develop open lines of communications with the school SRO(s). Every child should feel safe and protected in the school building. Learn more
I believe that special education students are woefully underserved, and that there’s not enough funding allocated to support special education. Learn more
I believe we need to refine our vocational education program by offering more opportunities at the ARL and collaborating with businesses to promote more internship opportunities to our students. Learn more
We need to invest in reading specialists, tutoring opportunities and after school programs in technology, music and athletics to work to close the achievement gap. Learn more
I plan to work with Mental Health experts to ensure school counselors receive practical training on how to assess, identify, and approach the root causes of mental health issues. Learn more
Our school budget must be reviewed with a fine-tooth comb with input from all stakeholders. Learn more
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