Previous Offices Held
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Top Three Priorities
It's hard to limit issues to a scale of importance, but I feel passionate about special education, community inclusion and involvement in the schools and finding additional funding (besides property taxes) to raise money for (Portland Public Schools).
Why are you running?
I deeply care about my community and our children.
What is the biggest challenge facing your area’s schools? The biggest opportunity?
Honestly, it feels too complex to answer biggest challenges and opportunities in 75 words, but I feel grateful for the opportunity to join a board committed to working on providing all the kids in Portland a chance to thrive.
A top issue for many parents is the age of Maine’s school infrastructure. How would you address this issue locally from your position on the school board?
I would like to learn more about how to raise additional revenue for the school district maybe through tourism taxes in Portland.
Do you think the state government is too involved in local schooling? Not involved enough? The right amount of involved? Explain your answer.
I am looking forward to joining the legislative committee and learning more about the involvement of state government in the schools.