Safe Schools
Every family needs to trust that their child is safe at school, physically, emotionally, and online. Every educator needs to feel supported and safe at their workplace. I'll bring a practical, prepared mindset to safety and make sure the board asks hard questions rather than assuming existing protocols are enough so that our students, teachers and staff feel safe at school. And as a volunteer with Moms Demand Action, I understand that school safety and community safety are connected, not separate conversations.
Supporting the Whole Child and Mental Health
Edina’s academic reputation is strong and a source of pride in our community. Protecting it matters deeply and academic excellence centered on a strong curriculum needs to remain a priority to prepare our students for the future. Arts, music, activities, sports and enrichment programs keep our children engaged, teach them critical skills such as collaboration and empathy and help different kinds of learners find opportunities to shine and discover their talents. I'll advocate for a broad definition of excellence, rigorous academic standards, and individualized support that make Edina schools work for every kind of student. Ensuring our district has adequate counseling and mental health staffing helps our students have the support they need when it matters.
Responsible, Ethical and Thoughtful Use of Technology and AI
My long time work in cybersecurity, privacy, and responsible and ethical AI means I bring real, practical experience to navigating change and advising on novel technology issues. I want Edina to lead with technology decisions grounded in what will help our kids and educators thrive today and in the future. I will bring a human-centered approach to technology decisions. We must prepare our students to embrace innovation with curiosity and care and navigate a dynamic future of uncertainty and change that brings new opportunities and challenges.
