I have been asked why I first ran for school board and
why I am running for re-election. For me, the motivation begins with my own
children but goes much further.
My son Justin, who is now a college
student, was born with a bi-lateral cleft lip and palate. He attended Jones
Elementary School and he loved school until other kids made fun of his lip,
bullied him, taunted him and pushed him down the steps. It was after these
incidents and while I was a classroom mother that I became more involved as a
parent in my school district. I learned firsthand how our schools must have the
proper learning environment and sense of security for our children to succeed. I
feel the same way about our teachers and staff. What began as my efforts to
help my young son grew to become a passion for ensuring that EVERY child
received a quality education and access to the services needed to access that
education.
For 16 years I have volunteered in our Christina Schools
through the PTA, a Mentor and as a CSD Board Member. Every committee, be it
Facility Planning, Early Childhood, Code of Conduct or as a Booster and Drama
Club Member is about our children and how we can better their opportunities and
career paths while seeing them through to graduation.
As a Christina
Board Member, my committment will always be about the children, parents and
teachers. I love our District and our Schools. The last four
and half years of service to Christina have been a gift. Despite the struggles
that our district faces, I am as dedicated as ever. Serving Christina has been my
full-time job and I hope that you will see fit to re-elect me to this volunteer
position.
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