I am running for re-election to the SSP School Board to continue to serve our community, prioritize student achievement, and support our district as we build for the future. My education instilled in me the value of service to our community, taught me to how to continue learning throughout my life, and set me up to successfully pursue my passions. It is important to me that the next generations of SSPPS students have the same freedom to learn and pursue their dreams as I did. The school board is where our community shapes district priorities. I am asking for your support to continue to lead with these values in mind.
VISION
Every child, young adult, and adult student in our district should be free to learn and pursue their dreams. My vision is to prepare students to keep learning along their chosen path, support well-trained teachers with a curriculum that helps all students succeed, and fight for full, sustained funding so we have the resources to meet every student's needs.
My decisions on the board have always focused on ensuring students have what they need to succeed. We can see the results in improved state testing scores that show our kids outpacing statewide proficiency measures, improved attendance and graduation rates, and reduced behavior issues. Beyond scores, we can see the impact of our decisions in student, family, and staff experiences, engagement in activities and athletics, and pride in being a Packer.
ABOUT
I am a South St. Paul and IB diploma graduate (Class of 2001). I earned a bachelor's degree in biology and Russian language at Grinnell College and a Master of Science in science, technology, and environmental policy at the U of MN Humphrey School of Public Affairs. I work at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency researching policies to address of climate change. I have served our community for a term on the school board (2022-2026) and as a legislator in the MN House of Representatives (2019-2020). My husband, Warren, and our son, William, a 6th-grade SSP student, and I enjoy being part of the South St. Paul community.
Community Organizations:
Dakota County 4-H volunteer and shooting sports and wildlife coach
Clark-Grace UCC congregational gardener
MN Master Naturalists
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) union steward
GET IN TOUCH
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