During my fifteen years in this community, I have grown as a mom, teacher, and advocate for equity and inclusion, especially in our schools and workplaces.  My teaching career began in Lake Washington School District and since then, I’ve worked in a variety of educational environments throughout our community.  Today I am a director of a nonprofit farm in Redmond that provides inclusive and customized employment opportunities.

I’ve been preparing for this election for the past year.  During this time, I’ve focused on meeting with students, families, community members, business owners, current and past school board directors, and LWSD staff.  I keep hearing the need for school board members who understand the complexities of our public educational system from a variety of viewpoints.  My experiences as a teacher in our classrooms, a director of nonprofits, and a parent to school age children, have truly motivated me to continue making a difference in the lives of students in our community.