How would you ensure the district’s curriculum reflects the diverse histories, identities, and perspectives of our student body? What is your stance on efforts to limit what teachers can teach about race, gender, and history?

TL;DR: Our curriculum should reflect all our students' histories and identities. I oppose efforts to limit what teachers can teach about race, gender, and history. The board's job is to support our educators, providing them with the legal clarity and backing they need to create inclusive classrooms where every student is prepared to find joy and success in a global economy.

My commitment is to ensure our curriculum serves as both a mirror and a window for every student, reflecting the diverse histories and identities of our community while preparing them for a complex world. Education is the foundation of a prosperous and democratic future, and that begins with students seeing themselves and their peers valued in what they learn.

To that end, I have been a proactive champion for inclusive education. I was integral to the development of a framework for this work. At the same time, I recognize the challenging landscape educators face today. When laws are passed that attempt to limit what can be taught, it is the board's responsibility to provide clarity and steadfast support. As a public school, we will always follow the law, but we have no reason to proactively discriminate beyond its requirements - our commitment to our community obligates us not to. Our teachers deserve to feel empowered to challenge and support every student. Drawing from my own graduate training on the nuances of academic freedom and first amendment rights, I am dedicated to ensuring our board gives educators the clear answers and backing they need to create dynamic, inclusive, and legally-sound learning environments where every student can flourish.