Public Service

What I’ve Worked On

✅ Academic Excellence

• Supported curriculum improvements and academic enrichment.

• Advocated for measurable outcomes and accountability.

• Promoted professional development for teachers.

✅ Fiscal Responsibility

• Advocated for transparency in district spending.

• Questioned unnecessary expenditures and pushed for operational efficiency.

• As Finance Chair, I pushed the district to explore alternatives to the NJ State health plan while maintaining comparable coverage, which helped reduce projected costs in the budget by nearly
  $5 million.

✅ Student Safety & Wellness

• Supported anti-bullying efforts and a culture of respect across schools.

• Supported school safety upgrades, emergency preparedness, and responsible facility improvements.

• Focused on maintaining safe and supportive school environments for students and staff.

✅ Community Engagement

• Worked to improve communication between the Board and families.

• Attended school events and listened to parent concerns.

• Encouraged greater parent involvement in district decision-making.

👉 Current Focus

• Improving academic performance through data-informed decision-making.

• Supporting strong reading, math, and STEM programs.

• Maintaining safe, supportive school environments, both physically and emotionally.

• Prioritizing in-house mental health support, school security, and emergency preparedness.

• Continuing to emphasize fiscal accountability, transparency, and responsible use of taxpayer funds.

• Supporting teachers with resources and professional development while improving transparency for parents.