Priorities
As a product of New Mexico public schools, I will stand strong to improve and advance the education our children receive. That means:
Creating more master teachers within APS through advanced training and support. As a public school graduate, a public school parent, and a classroom teacher now, I know firsthand the difference a highly skilled, caring teacher can make in the lives of their students.
Fighting efforts to privatize our public schools through vouchers and enforce laws that prohibit management of charter schools by for-profit corporations. Our School Board is under attack by national interests that seek to take money away from public schools and put them in private schools. The vast majority of children in New Mexico attend public schools—let’s focus on making these schools better.
Increasing school safety. From gun violence to gang activity, we must do better at ensuring our children can learn in a safe and healthy environment, regardless of where they live.
Creating a Job Ready Work Force. We live in a state with strong science and engineering opportunities. We need to make sure that every student in New Mexico is equipped with strong literacy and numeracy skills. Proficiency in reading and math is essential to help all students succeed, regardless of whether they choose a trade or college.
Ensure East Mountain families retain access to Roosevelt Middle School: Roosevelt Middle School is part of the fabric of the East Mountains. As population shifts throughout the region, we need to retain Roosevelt, even if it means expanding the number of grades at the school.