Bridging the Gaps
I want to make parent volunteering and engagement easier and more effective. I have deep respect for the parent volunteers who make so many extracurricular activities possible.
I also see a disconnect between our township board and our school system — and I believe that if we connect them, our community and our schools get stronger together.
Education is for everybody — even me. I want to understand how our schools and township can work hand-in-hand to deliver more.
What I’ll Advocate For
- Easier volunteering — streamlining the process for parents who want to help, removing unnecessary barriers while maintaining safety
- Township-school collaboration — building bridges between the township board and school system so we’re not working in silos
- Community visibility — making it easy for community members to see what’s happening in our schools, not just at report card time
- Two-way communication — not just broadcasting from the district to families, but creating real channels for feedback and dialogue
- Celebrating volunteers — recognizing the parent volunteers and community members who make so much of what our schools offer possible
The Vision
When schools and community are truly connected, everyone wins. Students see that their community values them. Teachers feel supported. Parents feel welcome. And the community sees the return on its investment in education.
That’s what “Education is for everybody” means in practice.