Positions

From Candidate Questionnaires, Board Meetings, Voter Conversations (consistently updated)

MY PRIORITIES IF RE-ELECTED

Tackle funding shortages and the deficit budget

Oversee the execution of the $2 billion bond

Target teacher retention and recruitment

VOUCHERS

I stand firmly against school vouchers, which divert essential funding from public schools, weakening education. We must focus on strengthening our public education system, ensuring every child has access to the resources and opportunities they deserve

ALL MEANS ALL

Every student, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves equal access to quality education, resources, and opportunities to succeed. In Conroe ISD, we must ensure that no student is left behind, and every child has the support they need to reach their full potential.

My 2025 Texas Legislative Priorities
as presented in Board Meeting Aug. 20, 2024

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/conroe/article/conroe-state-funding-legislative-priorities-19705464.php

1 / Funding Protect and invest in public schools through a revised funding system, increased support for special education, and targeted teacher incentives.

Update the School Finance System: Increase the basic allotment to at least keep up with inflation from 2019 and update the state's funding formula to an enrollment-based calculation.
Increase State Funding for Special Education: Increase funding dedicated to special education (e.g., diagnostic services) to address the actual costs of providing students with the services they need.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Funding: Establish state funding specifically targeted at improving teacher salaries, benefits, and incentives (e.g., loan forgiveness, training stipends).
Reject School Vouchers: Oppose legislation that diverts public education funds to private schools through voucher programs.

2 / Student Outcomes Focus on enhancing early education, reforming assessments, improving technology infrastructure, and updating curricula to better prepare students for future success.

Universal Pre-K: Advocate for state funding to provide universal access to pre-kindergarten programs, ensuring that all children in Texas start school with a strong foundation for learning.
Accountability and Assessment Reform: Support a reduced reliance on the STAAR test and advocate for a more holistic assessment system that includes multiple measures of student growth, and college/career readiness.
Technology Infrastructure and Digital Learning Resources: Promote state investment in technology infrastructure, including high-speed internet and modern digital learning resources, with particular attention to addressing needs of rural areas to ensure all students have access to the tools necessary for 21st-century learning.

3 / Safety Secure essential funding for school safety upgrades, expand mental health resources, enhance digital safety measures, and support stable funding for effective safety measures in schools.

Funding for School Safety Measures: Advocate for state funding for mandated essential school safety upgrades, including secure entrances, advanced surveillance systems, officers on campus, and Multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment Teams to enhance overall security. Promote legislation that supports a formula funding per campus model over grants, ensuring that schools have predictable and stable funding for safety measures.
Expand Mental Health Services: Support initiatives to increase mental health resources for students and staff by funding additional counselors, and comprehensive mental health programs.
Enhance Digital Safety and Cybersecurity: Advocate for measures to protect student data through improved cybersecurity protocols and educational programs that teach students about online safety and responsible digital behavior.

Why are you seeking to serve on this Board?

Serving as a Conroe ISD Trustee has been an honor and deeply fulfilling. My family chose this district for its excellent schools, and I’m committed to maintaining that standard. I believe my experience can help us navigate upcoming challenges, improving student outcomes, safety, and fiscal responsibility while leveraging my skills in governance and financial oversight to benefit our community.

What leadership positions have you held, including elected office and appointments, that you believe would benefit the Board?

I serve as a Conroe ISD Trustee and Audit Committee Chair, where I’ve led efforts in financial oversight and governance. As an Internal Audit Director at a global firm, I've led teams to ensure compliance, financial integrity, and operational efficiency across complex environments. My role includes managing teams, overseeing large-scale global audits, guiding strategic decisions, and implementing risk management.

What qualifications do you bring to this Board?

As a CPA, MBA, and Internal Audit Director at a multinational firm, I bring extensive experience in governance, project management, financial oversight, and data security.

A current CISD trustee and Audit Committee Head, I can navigate complex financial discussions and tackle CISD's funding challenges from day one.

Do your children attend Conroe ISD? If not, can you explain what led you to decide to educate them in an alternative school setting?

My children attend Conroe ISD, and we chose this district because of its reputation for excellence. We are grateful for the high-quality education they’ve experienced here. My commitment to Conroe ISD is rooted in ensuring that this level of excellence continues for all students, now and in the future. I am dedicated to protecting the strengths of our district while also preparing it to meet the challenges ahead.

CISD has a budget deficit. If the State does not make adjustments in the 2025 Legislative Session to handle this, what is your plan to combat the budget shortfalls?

If the State does not address the funding shortages, my plan is to prioritize essential services, implement cost-saving and efficiency measures, seek alternative funding sources such as grants, and continue advocating for the Lege to fully fund public schools. While these decisions won't be easy, they are necessary to preserve CISD's excellence and protect jobs without increasing the taxpayer burden.

What is your stance on Governor Abbott’s proposed school voucher program, also known as education freedom? Do you plan to campaign for, or against, the program at the Capitol, or do you wish to remain neutral?

As a proud product of public education, I am firmly against the proposed school voucher program. I believe that public funds should go to public education, where they can benefit all students and strengthen our communities. A strong public school district not only provides quality education for our children but also contributes to maintaining strong home values and a thriving community.

The Texas legislature banned biological males from participating in female sports. Do you agree with this decision? Please explain your answer.

I believe in promoting fairness and safety in school athletics and support efforts like this toward that goal, though I believe the Texas legislature could focus on more impactful actions. As a trustee, my personal beliefs are always secondary to my duty to the community. I am committed to following the law, and as a trustee, I have consistently voted and acted to protect the best interests of our community and Conroe ISD.

Montgomery County has a library book policy in place that designates specific areas in the library for adult content, which includes topics on lifestyles that are alternative to the traditional family / heterosexual / two gender unit. Do you agree with this decision? Please explain your answer.

Libraries should be a resource for everyone in the community, with age-appropriate materials reflecting a variety of perspectives. It’s important that we trust and support our librarians, who are professionally trained to tackle this challenge.

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