VIG 11/03/26-Candidate Statements-Board of Education, TA 5

As a current Miller Creek School District Board Trustee, District parent of two, and a former District student and teacher, I understand our district’s many strengths and unique challenges from multiple perspectives.

For the past eight years, I have dedicated myself to student success by collaborating with board colleagues, school staff, and community members to ensure students have safe, effective learning environments and our educators have the necessary resources for their valuable work. If reelected, I will continue tackling challenges by seeking creative, realistic solutions, combining my personal and professional experience with community input.

My background in education spans decades. I earned my BA and MA (in education) at Stanford University, gaining insights into federal policy, California schools, and issues as varied as school funding and the value of extracurriculars. I then taught history and English at Miller Creek, also coaching basketball and taking students backpacking in Death Valley. I later attended UCLA School of Law, focusing on education law. Currently, I am a law professor and employment attorney.

My passion for education runs deep, and I hope to continue serving our community on the School Board. Together we can prepare our students and schools for an ever-changing future.

Como actual miembro de la Junta Directiva del Distrito de Miller Creek, madre de dos estudiantes del distrito y exalumna y exprofesora del distrito, comprendo las numerosas fortalezas y los desafíos únicos de nuestro distrito desde múltiples perspectivas.

Durante los últimos ocho años, me he dedicado al éxito estudiantil colaborando con colegas de la Junta, el personal escolar y miembros de la comunidad para garantizar que los estudiantes cuenten con entornos de aprendizaje seguros y efectivos, y que nuestros educadores dispongan de los recursos necesarios para su valiosa labor. Si soy reelegida, continuaré enfrentando los desafíos buscando soluciones creativas y realistas, combinando mi experiencia personal y profesional con la participación de la comunidad.

Mi experiencia en educación abarca décadas. Obtuve mi licenciatura (BA) y maestría (MA) (en educación) en la Universidad de Stanford, adquiriendo conocimientos sobre la política federal, las escuelas de California y temas tan variados como la financiación escolar y el valor de las actividades extracurriculares. Luego enseñé historia e inglés en Miller Creek, donde también entrené al equipo de básquetbol y llevé a estudiantes a realizar excursiones por el Valle de la Muerte. Posteriormente, asistí a la Facultad de Derecho de UCLA, especializándome en derecho educativo. Actualmente, soy profesora de derecho y abogada laboral.

Mi pasión por la educación es profunda, y espero continuar sirviendo a nuestra comunidad en la Junta Escolar. Juntos podemos preparar a nuestros estudiantes y escuelas para un futuro en constante cambio.

I am a parent of three children growing up in the Miller Creek School District. I want every child in our community to learn and grow in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Leadership starts with accountability, and as a board member I will hold our district accountable to the goals it sets for itself. I will also proactively seek feedback from all community members, especially busy families and underrepresented voices who struggle to be heard.

Professionally, I bring 25+ years of experience as a software engineer across finance, manufacturing, education, and tech. I specialize in detail-oriented analysis and creative problem-solving, which I will use to help our district navigate complex challenges and thrive.

As a board member of Can Do!, our district’s fundraising foundation, I understand Miller Creek’s budget challenges firsthand. As a parent of two children with special needs, I am deeply engaged in the special needs community and understand the unique support required to deliver a high-quality education to all learners.

I am eager to serve the Miller Creek community and provide collaborative guidance and accountability so every child has the opportunity to succeed. I respectfully ask for your vote.

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As a father of twin girls starting middle school this year, I am excited for the future of the Miller Creek School District. I want every MCSD student to enjoy equally challenging, welcoming, and encouraging school experiences.

I have come to know our schools well by volunteering in the classroom and on the recess yard, as well as by creating and running Lucas Valley Elementary’s crossing guard program for the past two years. I chaired the LVE School Site Council, focusing on safety and achievement planning, and I currently serve on the district-wide Local Control and Accountability Plan committee, which provides community feedback to the superintendent and administration as they implement board priorities. I have listened to countless parents and teachers, and I understand our community’s concerns. If elected to the board, I will continue to ensure that your voices are heard by decision-makers.

I am a philosophy professor by training, with over twenty years of collegiate teaching experience. If teaching philosophy has taught me anything, it is how to ask insightful questions. I would be grateful for your vote so that I may continue helping our community find the answers we need, together.

Como padre de gemelas que comienzan la escuela secundaria este año, estoy entusiasmado con el futuro del Distrito Escolar Miller Creek. Quiero que cada estudiante del MCSD disfrute de experiencias escolares igualmente desafiantes, acogedoras y alentadoras.

He llegado a conocer bien nuestras escuelas al ser voluntario en el aula y en el patio de recreo, así como al crear y dirigir el programa de guardias de cruce de la escuela primaria Lucas Valley durante los últimos dos años. Presidí el Consejo Escolar del Plantel de LVE, donde me enfoqué en la planificación de la seguridad y el rendimiento académico, y actualmente formo parte del Comité del Plan de Control Local y Rendición de Cuentas del distrito, que proporciona retroalimentación de la comunidad al superintendente y a la administración mientras implementan las prioridades de la Junta. He escuchado a innumerables padres y maestros, y comprendo las preocupaciones de nuestra comunidad. Si soy elegido para la Junta, continuaré asegurándome de que sus voces sean escuchadas por los tomadores de decisiones.

Soy profesor de filosofía de formación, con más de veinte años de experiencia en la enseñanza universitaria. Si la enseñanza de la filosofía me ha enseñado algo, es cómo formular preguntas perspicaces. Le agradecería su voto para poder continuar ayudando a nuestra comunidad a encontrar las respuestas que necesitamos, juntos.