I was born right here in Waukesha, and I’ve called it my home for 18 years. I hold a deep sentiment for public education in my heart, because of all of the opportunities and experiences I was blessed to take advantage of, right here in the School District of Waukesha.

For over a decade, we've faced declining enrollment, structural financial deficits, an achievement gap leaving nearly half of all students lacking proficiency in core subjects, and our current leaders seem either unaware of these challenges, or they are unable to address these issues effectively. I’m running to change that.

I decided to run for School Board after receiving overwhelming encouragement from neighbors, close friends, and colleagues encouraging me to do so. I believe that many parents, taxpayers, educators and even students understand the need for our district to change course, and finally solve the challenges in front of us— and a change in priorities can only occur from a change in leadership.

Our quality schools, experienced and capable educators, and the culture of our classrooms taught me so much about growing up and instilled within me life lessons that I will never forget. My one and only goal in life is to leave this world better than how I found it, and my one and only goal for our District and its students is to help prepare our students for college, the workforce, and the key to success later in life, through exceptional education, and life-lasting memories.

As a student I have taken half a dozen AP classes and tests, completed several standardized tests every single year of my elementary, middle and high school career, was prepared to practice safety and classroom hold drills, and I have used, tested, or was taught by the same curriculum we currently utilize for students. With this comprehensive experience and unique understanding of educational resources, technology integration, school safety measures, and daily student life in Waukesha schools—nobody is more equipped or knowledgeable than I am to address these crucial issues effectively, than myself.