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Issues and Goals

Public education is essential to the health of our neighborhoods, the strength of our economy and a better future for all.

The challenging issues facing Madison schools are:

  • The funding crisis, which threatens to weaken our school programs and demoralize our staff, students, parents, teachers, and tear our community apart.
  • A school year that includes both an exodus of leadership and wonderful opportunities to chart new courses for the future.
  • The importance of a Board that includes members with a history, depth, and long-time knowledge and experience.
  • The changing demographics of our District, which require someone who has experience with and an appreciation for a diverse student body and community.

I am committed to:

  • Raising the performance level of all students while closing the achievement gap.
  • Maintaining high standards of education by offering a challenging curriculum taught by well-trained teachers.
  • Providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for all children.
  • Increasing communication between schools and families.
  • Helping children learn by making sure they have the resources they need.
  • Securing adequate funding for the district so that we can maintain vibrant neighborhoods by keeping ALL schools open.
  • Improving community confidence in our schools and our School Board.

Follow the links below to see my responses to formal questionnaires from Madison area organizations: