Candidate for Utah State Board of Education - District 9 in 2024 Utah General Election.
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Get StartedI believe that to be fiscally conservative, public taxpayer dollars should stay in public schools. Learn more
I firmly advocate for keeping politics out of decision-making processes in education policy. Learn more
First and foremost, I oppose the presence of pornography in schools. It is paramount that we ensure students' safety and protection from inappropriate materials. Learn more
Decision-making regarding book approvals and access for children should be decentralized, with communities exercising local control and incorporating input from parents and educators. Learn more
I believe in school choice and that parents should have the freedom to choose the school setting that is best for their children. Learn more
Comprehensive sex education (CSE) is not appropriate in a K-12 public education setting, I do not support teaching it in our classrooms, and it is against the law. Learn more
I will promote more civil and productive dialogue as an elected official by modeling civil discourse and respect for all views. Learn more
Preserving the integrity and fairness of girls’ sports is crucial, ensuring that female athletes have equitable opportunities to compete, succeed, and benefit from their dedication. This commitment extends naturally to maintaining spaces specifically designated for girls, including bathrooms and locker rooms. Learn more
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is not suitable for public education and should not be a part of the curriculum in Utah public schools. Learn more
While I advocate for the inclusion of social emotional learning (SEL), I do not support transformative SEL (tSEL) concepts. Learn more
I believe that ongoing and sustainable funding should be provided by the state and local districts to make sure students learn the fundamentals skills of reading and writing literacy, numerical literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, health and physical literacy, in addition to the development of critical analysis and problem-solving skills, so students can learn how to continuously think for themselves. Learn more
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