FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Get to Know Me
I'm seeking election to a 3-year seat on the School Committee. I have two kids in the Reading Public Schools system, one at Joshua Eaton and one at Parker, and have worked in higher education since receiving my PhD from Boston University in 2013. I'm eager to apply my experiences as a parent, an academic, and a Reading resident to support the mission of the School Committee and enhance the educational and social experiences of our entire student population.​
In choosing to run for School Committee, I've already begun to forge new relationships with parents, teachers, current School Committee members, and other local residents, and to listen to the praise and concerns they have regarding Reading Public Schools. As a School Committee member I will focus on the issues prioritized by the community, and will be committed to supporting the investment and diversity that help academic and extracurricular programs thrive in RPS. I hope you will consider supporting me with your vote this spring.
Positions
If you vote for me, you are supporting a candidate who:
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Has a PhD in Anthropology & has taught in higher education for more than 10 years
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Has children in the Reading school system (JE & Parker)
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Opposes books bans in libraries and schools
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Supports protecting and expanding DEI initiatives
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Will not tolerate the targeting of students based on race, religion, sexuality, or gender identity
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Supports funding for the arts
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Wants to invest in expanding academic opportunities for students in STEM, but ALSO recognizes the important role the Humanities & Social Sciences play in developing critical thinking & writing skills
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Wants to make sure that students at all levels are given both the challenge & support they need
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Wants to ensure teachers have the support & tools they need
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Will make evidence-based decisions about curricula
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Supports vaccination requirements & other public health initiatives that safeguard students' health & well-being