Candidate for Texas State Board of Education - District 2 in 2022 Texas Primary Election.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.
Get StartedThat's why I support teaching students about topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity in health and science classes. Moreover, middle school students should learn about how to prevent forms of bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. In doing so, our students will learn tolerance and respect during a crucial period of growth and developme. Learn more
We should attach our learning standards not merely to scores on a test, but to projects that actually make a difference in the world. That's why I will advocate for service learning curriculum development at any grade level and in any subject. Learn more
I am a vocal supporter of ethnic studies, and I will continue to be so on the SBOE. I support expanding Mexican-American Studies and African American Studies to more schools. I support adding Asian American Studies to our state's ethnic studies offerings. I also support making ethnic studies courses eligible for social studies credits, not just elective credits. Learn more
I support the expansion of dual language programs throughout the state of Texas so our students can graduate from high school prepared to participate in an increasingly globalized society. Learn more
Texas needs to do better than offer "Personal Financial Literacy" as an elective course. The curriculum for PFL should be integrated into high school math courses so all students can be prepared to enter society with financial literacy. Learn more
High-stakes testing is counterproductive for students and educators alike. I support shifting educational accountability standards away from test scores and toward concrete learning outcomes based on Texas HB5 endorsements. For example, students in the public services endorsement should be doing service learning projects, not being subjected to drill-and-kill learning. Moreover, I support implementing research "capstone" projects in the arts & humanities endorsement courses. Learn more
I support expanding computer science courses to more middle schools throughout the state. Moreover, it is not enough to merely offer computer science courses. Texas needs a plan for K-12 computer science that clearly outlines learning outcomes, course goals, and implementation strategies for making computer science truly an essential and effective course. I will be a vocal advocate on this issue. Learn more
On the SBOE, I will advocate to the state health officials to make this a reality so we can save lives and finally live in a post-pandemic world. Learn more
On the SBOE, I will be a vocal advocate on this issue by soliciting input from school districts to ascertain which resources are necessary and fight to secure them. In addition, I support funding initiatives that reduce the administrative workload of teachers, many of whom are experiencing burnout, leaving the profession, or retiring early. Learn more
We need more transparency on how tax dollars are spent in our public education system and easier accessibility to this information. Learn more
When teachers are evaluated, their evaluator should always be a qualified individual in the subject matter. Moreover, the evaluation rubric should be focused on what the teachers have in their control; the T-TESS domains currently do not separate between teacher and student performances. Furthermore, teachers should not be penalized for low "school community involvement" if they cannot participate in school outreach activities because of disabilities, parental responsibilities, or other legitimate reasons. Learn more
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.