I'm a 16-year Englewood resident and mother of three children who all attended Englewood schools from elementary through high school graduation. Each of my children needed something different from our schools, and Englewood delivered every time.

My journey to the school board began with contrast. When my oldest child faced challenges in a highly-rated school in a MUCH larger district, the approach felt focused on managing behaviors and focusing on “problems” rather than understanding the whole child. The moment we moved to Englewood and he started at Charles Hay, everything changed. Teachers and staff saw him as a child to understand and support, not an obstacle to overcome. That difference in approach - seeing each student as an individual with unique gifts and challenges - is what makes Englewood special.

I bring 20 years of experience in early childhood education, including roles as teacher, administrator, and board member at a cooperative preschool where families were deeply involved in school governance. I understand both classroom realities and the complexities of educational leadership. Today, I work as a process coach, helping teams collaborate effectively, navigate challenges, and find innovative solutions - skills that translate directly to productive board work.

After watching Englewood serve my family with such care and excellence, I want to give back. This small but mighty district deserves recognition for the incredible work happening here. Too often, families assume bigger districts are automatically better and leave before discovering what we offer. I'm running to support the teachers who make the magic happen, celebrate the students who thrive here, and help our entire community recognize why Englewood schools are worth choosing and fighting for.