My Background

I am proud to have served as your Trustee in District E since 2005. Since moving to Las Vegas , my family and I have lived in the same neighborhood for the past 14 years giving me the wonderful opportunity to intimately understand the needs of our area and working to make our community safe and improve our children’s education.

Since being elected to this position, my experience in the Clark County School District includes serving on the Bond Oversight Committee which oversees funds that are earmarked to build new schools and rehabilitate current facilities.  As your watchdog on this committee, I ensure the District is accountable for every tax dollar and that the money is being used prudently.  I also serve on the Empowerment Design Team which selects the next generation of empowerment schools from a considerable list of applications.  The No Child Left Behind Act is an important policy that helps address the needs of every student in Clark County .  Moreover, this committee serves as a paradigm for each individual school so that they may have a framework in order to more easily attain their individual campus goals.  Last year, of the top ten school districts in the country, the Clark County School District was the only one to make AYP (Annual Yearly Progress). 

I provide leadership to the District’s School Improvement team which is charged with implementing an overall plan for the district to meet the requirements of this important act.  Proudly, I work on other committees that address the needs of the education community and help build stronger partnerships with the local business community and non-profit organizations.   

Prior to being elected,  I served on the PTA for over 7 years and represented parents on the NW-REAB, which is an advisory board that reports parent and community concerns to administrators in the district and provides recommendations on how these issues can be resolved.  This year I was honored with a National PTA Lifetime Achievement award on behalf of my work for children.

I am also an active member of the School Safety Action Committee (SSAC).  I work closely with Metro's NW Area Command, Metro Gang Unit and CCSD Police in order to improve school safety for every student.  During my short tenure as your School Board Trustee, I have fought for fair pay for all CCSD police officers.  I understand the importance of having competitive pay with other law enforcement agencies so we can attract and retain the best officers who will be protecting our children.

I strongly believe in accountability at every level of the School District .  From that belief,  the Quality Assurance Framework was created.  This tool empowers the Superintendent to find creative solutions to address the Districts biggest challenges and holds the Superintendent responsible for the implementation and outcome of new teaching methodologies that are implemented in the classroom.  

I also have fought for increased salaries for our teachers and advocated for better leadership training for every teacher. They are the front line and must be effective in the classroom, or our children’s education will suffer. 

Throughout my involvement in education I have advocated for lifelong wellness for students in our schools, receiving a nomination for the Public Health Week Hero award from the Southern Nevada Health Department.   My involvement with Action for Healthy Kids was instrumental in improving & implementing healthier nutritional standards for students throughout the district. Currently I am volunteering with Vegas PBS on a national grant program called Keeping Kids Fit.   http://www.VegasPBS.org/KeepingKidsFit

Since 2002, I have served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) representing foster children in the court system. In 2004, I was awarded the CASA Outstanding Service Award. In addition, I served on the CASA Foundation Board of Trustees from 2001 through 2003 and on the board of the Shade Tree Shelter from 1995-2001. For the past 5 years I have served as a member of the Southern Nevada Domestic Violence Task Force.

Since moving to Las Vegas , I have worked hard at the most important career: a stay-at-home Mom to our 2 children.  Since being elected, though, I have made my service to all students in District E as my full time job.  I have thoroughly enjoyed representing your family and advocating on behalf of teachers and parents in the County.

I thank you for your continued support of my candidacy, and would encourage you to call or e-mail me if you would like to discuss my platform or your ideas on how we can improve education in Southern Nevada .