Mother. Educator. Advocate. Artist.

Champion for Every Student.

I’m running for Seattle School Board because our kids—and our public schools—deserve leadership that works for them. Right now, too many families, students, and educators feel unheard, unsupported, and left behind. We need new leadership that brings fresh energy, lived experience, and a relentless commitment to putting students first.

As a proud mother of four Seattle Public Schools students, I see the gaps between what’s promised and what’s delivered. As an educator and nonprofit leader, I understand how policy impacts classrooms, and I know what it looks like when systems fail the students who need them most.

A large group of people holding protest signs advocating against gun violence. The crowd includes young adults and some wearing masks. Prominent signs read "Protect Us, Not Guns," "End Gun Violence," "Ingraham Strong," and "No More Silence, End Gun Violence."

I’m currently pursuing my Doctor of Education at Seattle University, where my focus includes disability justice, educational equity, and inclusive policy design. I’ve taught in overcrowded schools, in arts and technical programs, and in inclusive and special education classrooms. I’ve seen how our system falls short—and what’s possible when we actually listen to those on the front lines.

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Our district is at a crossroads. We need leadership that is grounded in experience, driven by equity, and committed to real accountability. We can’t keep recycling the same approaches and expect different outcomes. We need a School Board that leads with clarity, compassion, and a willingness to do things differently.

I believe education is a right—not a privilege—and that our public schools have a duty to serve every child, not just the easiest to reach. That includes students of color, students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and families that have historically been excluded from decision-making.

In 2021, The Seattle Times called me a “practical, student-focused candidate who would bring needed perspective to the Board.” That perspective is needed now more than ever. I’m ready to fight for real solutions: a stable and transparent budget, safe and inclusive schools, better support for educators, and bold policies that center students furthest from educational justice.

I’m not running for politics—I’m running for our kids. And it’s time for a School Board that does the same.