Our Commitment: A Platform for Christina's Future

Our children’s future is a shared responsibility, and our schools are at the heart of it. My platform is a promise to our community—a commitment to listen, to partner, and to build a district where every student thrives, every educator is empowered, every family is a partner, and every decision is made with transparency. This is our work, together.

1. Achieving Excellence for Every Child

My unwavering focus will be on a student-centered approach that drives academic excellence and narrows achievement gaps. This isn't just a goal; it's a foundational commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality programs and resources for every single student in our district.

Focus on Foundational Skills: Prioritize a strong, evidence-based curriculum in core subjects like literacy and math to ensure every student has the foundation they need to succeed.
Champion the Whole Child: Ensure our schools are safe, welcoming, and fully equipped with the counselors and support specialists needed to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of every student.
Expand Pathways to Success: Fight for robust Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for both college and modern careers, giving them a competitive edge after graduation.
Guarantee Equitable Resources: Conduct a thorough review of district resources to ensure that every school, regardless of its location, has equitable access to funding, technology, and high-quality educational materials.

2. Uplifting and Empowering Our Educators

The strength of our district lies with our dedicated educators—from our tireless teachers to our essential paraprofessionals and support staff. We must move beyond mere appreciation and deliver tangible, systemic changes that value them as the professionals they are.

Secure Competitive Compensation: Advocate for district budgets that prioritize competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain the best educators in our classrooms.
Invest in Meaningful Professional Development: Champion high-quality, ongoing training that gives our educators the tools they need to meet the diverse needs of today's learners.
Foster a Culture of Respect: Work to ensure district policies and administrative actions build a professional environment where our educators feel valued, heard, and respected as essential partners.
Protect Educator Autonomy: Defend the rights of our educators to use their professional expertise to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments for our students.

3. Building True Partnerships with Our Families & Community

I envision a Christina School District where we don’t just talk at our community, but with our community. We must move beyond informing people and actively involve them in the decisions that shape our schools.

Establish Proactive, Two-Way Communication: Implement clear and consistent communication channels so families are always informed about what is happening in the district and have accessible ways to provide feedback.
Create Authentic Community Engagement: Develop advisory councils composed of parents, teachers, students, and community members to provide direct input on district policy, curriculum, and budget decisions.
Welcome Families as Essential Partners: Foster a district-wide culture that treats parents and guardians as respected partners, ensuring they feel welcome in our schools and valued for their collaboration.
Strengthen Community & Business Partnerships: Actively build relationships with local businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations to bring valuable resources, mentorship opportunities, and real-world learning experiences into our schools.

4. Ensuring Accountable & Transparent Governance

To restore faith and build trust in our school board, we must operate with unwavering transparency and accountability. I am dedicated to a system where families are not just spectators, but welcome participants in our governance.

Demand Full Financial Transparency: Make the district budget easy for the public to access and understand, ensuring every taxpayer dollar is accounted for and spent wisely.
Increase Board Accessibility: Hold regular town halls and open forums throughout the district to make it easier for community members to engage directly with board members.
Implement Data-Driven Decision-Making: Commit to using clear, unbiased data to evaluate program effectiveness, guide policy decisions, and ensure we are meeting our strategic goals.
Champion a Culture of Shared Ownership: Foster a board environment where debate is healthy, collaboration is expected, and the board is truly responsive and accountable to the community it serves.