I settled in Waukesha after attending Carroll University and meeting my husband, who grew up here. He has been a mail carrier in Waukesha for over 25 years.

I have two children, 13 and 15, who both attended Waukesha STEM Academy.

I believe every child deserves access to a quality public education that will meet their needs. 

I have worked in different types of schools during my career, including Les Paul Middle School and personalized learning environments.

​I have spent many years working in personalized learning environments, making learning engaging and relevant with rigorous academic expectations. 

I am currently an Instructional Coach at the Vel R Phillips School, located in the juvenile justice center and part of Wauwatosa School District. I work with all subject area teachers to refine classroom practices and procedures so all students can access the curriculum and work on necessary literacy and social skills for future success.

I believe foundational literacy, literacy across content areas and literacy intervention should be an area of focus in Waukesha to improve overall academic success. We will need strong curricular planning that aligns with the new literacy legislation for success at all grade levels.

I am concerned with the lack of transparency in both short and long term district planning. This is causing distrust in the community. I hope to help build clarity and trust so we can retain both students and quality educators.

I believe schools should help students see all paths for post secondary learning and training. I hope the district will expand their strong partnerships with local businesses and educational institutions and build more accessible programs through internship partners, WCTC, and 4 year colleges and universities. 

I think we should examine all of the district learning environments to identify the strongest assets of each program. This way, if we need to consolidate due to declining enrollment, we can use what the teachers identify as best for all students to build new programming and curriculum that is engaging and successful. 

I want to encourage stronger communication with all stakeholders and am willing to work with all families and community members on any topic. My goal is to come together as a community instead of creating division. I believe this is what is needed to make the School District of Waukesha the best place for all students.