Public education transformed my life.
That is why I want to be
your next school board director.
As a child of working-class immigrants,
I started school
as an English as a second language student.
It was a public school teacher
who identified my hearing disability
and got me the support I needed
to fulfill my potential.
My family takes great pride
that I am the first woman in my family
to graduate from college.
Seattle Public Schools can do better.
The talents and commitments of our teachers,
principal, and staff are there.
I see it every day
as a mother of four current
and future students,
PTA president, and member
of the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council.
We must support them with a budget
and board that reflects our values.
We can simultaneously tackle equity,
academic quality, and operational efficiency
so that our students are thoroughly prepared
be it career, college,
or community.
I bring a diverse background
and professional skills
in finance and operations
that are needed
to better support our district.
As director, I commit
to establishing mental health
as an essential service to reengage students
who are falling behind,
especially after the COVID-19 pandemic,
making tangible progress
on inclusion and academic outcomes,
securing needed transportation assistance
for families,
hiring a superintendent with a strong vision
for our district's future,
and diving into capital and operating budgets
to ensure equity
and spending accountability.
I'm honored to have the endorsements
of The Stranger,
the 36th, 43rd and 46th district Democrats,
National Women's Political Caucus,
OneAmerica Votes,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility,
Fuse Progressive Voters Guide,
state Sens.
Reuven Carlyle and Jamie Pedersen,
Rep. Gerry Pollet,
King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles,
former School Board Directors
Betty Patu, Eden Mack,
Sue Peters, Michael DeBell,
Rick Burke, Kay Smith-Blum and others.
And I'd be honored to have your vote.