I am a firm believer that public schools are the cornerstones of our communities and our democracy. They function as community hubs that must serve ALL students equitably.
Since the beginning of my first term, I have witnessed an assault on public education from the extreme right. The Heritage Foundation, The Manhattan Institute, and Moms for Liberty are just some of the well-funded groups using bogus culture war issues to divide communities to dismantle public education, with the end goal of undermining our democracy.
Our current board has weathered the culture wars, emerging even stronger and well positioned to be on the leading edge of public education in our region. I am running for a second term on the Mankato Area Public Schools (ISD77) Board to ensure that our District continues to focus on equity, empowerment, and excellence that will prepare every student for the future they seek.