As a school board member, I believe that quality school learning experiences are the result of students, parents, families, community members and educators working together to strengthen our educational environment. Each student should be provided opportunities and skills to be successful, in school, at home, at work with a focus on post high school success. It is vital to work for fiscal responsibility, while pursuing other revenue possibilities. Having quality curriculum while addressing growing needs for our ever changing employment markets. Maintaining an atmosphere of life-long learning through the monitoring of District 118 improvement plans. Collaboration with other local government bodies to enhance programs for the students of District 118.

As a community member, I value hearing from others in our community. I find I can be more effective when I listen to feedback before drawing conclusions. I believe we as a community are responsible to educate the next generation with truth as a guiding principle. Parents need to continue to trust that the community is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of their children. Over the past fourteen years my School Board involvement has been dedicated to our D118 continued sustainable improvement, at a reasonable cost and to make sure our students, parents and community have a balanced influence over the educational components provided.