I didn't start off this year running for school board. I started running for the borough council. I was running for borough council because we have a somewhat one sided representative body that I feel is not fully working in the best interest of the community. I joined the Green Tree Unity Campaign and got on the primary ballot for Borough Council. 

Then in March, when we were looking at the candidates on the primary ballot, we saw that no one had run on either side for school board. In fact, of the four council seats up for election in the Keystone Oaks District, one was a contested seat with two candidates, one had a single uncontested candidate, and two had no candidates running for them. 

In 2011, my family lived just outside of Castle Shannon, and I remember clearly how many “Save our School” signs were in what seemed like every yard and on every street corner. For those who don’t remember, the school board at the time was voting for a plan to combine the three elementary schools into one. The community came together, voted in all new members, and the elementary schools stayed. 

I’ve long been involved in education. At Jubilee Christian School, I volunteered on field trips and helped organize student activities when my children first started in school. Then in 2020, I assisted the school in reopening safely during the pandemic and later served on its board, gaining firsthand insight into both the challenges and rewards of educational leadership.

Now, with four children attending Aiken Elementary, Keystone Oaks Middle School, and Keystone Oaks High School, I have an advantageous view of Keystone Oaks’ curriculum and opportunities. 

I’m running because I believe it’s vital to maintain and strengthen these resources, ensuring our district continues to equip students with the tools to succeed. Our schools need leaders who are invested in the district’s success—and as both a parent and a community member, I am deeply committed to that mission.

Thank you for your consideration and support.