I am a life-long supporter of public education. As a mom, PTA President, community volunteer, and professional in energy policy, I work every day with teachers, administrators, state and federal policy makers, and unions.  I have lived experience in the crucial role our neighborhood schools and educators play in our kids’ future, and the future strength of our communities. 

I have three children, a junior at Golden High School, a third grader at Stober Elementary School, and a 3 year old that just started her public school career in a district preschool. My oldest is my step-son, and I have the good fortune of becoming close friends with his mom, who is a kindergarten teacher at Welchester Elementary.  Through our friendship she has shared first hand the joys and challenges of being a teacher.  I am the current PTA President at Stober Elementary, and also served as the PTA president for 4 years at Welchester Elementary.  In both roles I work closely with the teachers, administrators, staff, and families to provide resources and support.  This fall, I am working with our principal to build strategies to welcome new families and teachers to our school after closures in the district. 

With my skillset and lived experience bringing communities together I will be a thoughtful leader in the district.  As an engineer, I believe collaborative, well-informed and research-based decisions can lead to the best outcomes for our kids, teachers, and communities.