Candidate for Texas State Board of Education - District 5 in 2022 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs an SBOE member, I will develop and advocate for policies to ensure that the majority of our meetings are centered on students and limit any political distractions. For the sake of our students, I will forge positive and productive relationships with the other members, TEA, and other involved stakeholders to collaborate and move forward with policy that benefits our students. Learn more
I will work towards addressing root causes of these inequities, including a movement to audit SBOE guidelines and requirements that are contributing to achievement gaps. Learn more
I believe that expanding and deepening our arts education standards, initiatives, and accessibility will foster an education system that is responsive to students and fosters their resilience. Learn more
As an SBOE member, I would not only advocate to expand social emotional learning and arts education, but I would lift up and highlight innovative partnerships and community school models that promote responsive and resilient practices for our students. Learn more
I will also build structures to deeply engage local and community leaders to learn from those who are closest to the students, and build pipelines of leaders who are ready to bring students back to the heart of Texas. Learn more
I will advocate for districts to implement equitable and sustainable uses of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds to not only include much needed safer and greener school infrastructure, but also to promote equity in school technology - such as increasing equity in broadband connection and devices especially for our low socioeconomic and rural students. Learn more
We need an expansion of school funding across the state, not arguments over the scraps. All schools need to be funded adequately and equitably, and the way to do that is to lift the floor of school finance, not lower the ceiling on our students. Learn more
I believe that despite the best efforts of students and teachers, our education system needs to be reflective of the growing student demographics of our state. This includes more people of color to serve on our SBOE, including electing the first Asian American to serve on the board. Learn more
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