Candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2021 Wisconsin Primary Election.
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Get StartedI’m committed to fighting for a budget that reimburses a MINIMUM of 60% of districts’ special education costs with a plan to increase that percentage over time. Learn more
I will continue to work with schools, districts, and institutions of higher education that are investing in innovative teacher pipeline solutions and explore more funding options with the legislature to address teacher shortages. Most importantly, I will partner with our rural school leaders to directly learn what individual districts and communities need, and how DPI can support efforts to improve them. Learn more
Wisconsin must examine every system in place today to eliminate bias and ensure all students are supported for success. It is not enough that we care deeply about our children. We must develop schools and systems that are actively anti-racist and anti-biased. Learn more
Teachers deserve to have the best materials, so they can focus on bringing the materials alive, making sure they work for all kids, and assessing which kids need extra help. Teachers need to be a part of the team who are selecting those materials and designing how they are adopted and implemented. Learn more
I’ll fight to address the growing mental health crisis among our students. Nearly 60% of high school students in Wisconsin reported a significant mental health need in 2019, with the long-term trends of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Learn more
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