With declining enrollment, rising costs, and a rapidly evolving federal landscape, most would agree that our public schools are struggling. Now, more than ever, we need leaders that are dedicated to respectfully engaging with our students, staff, and divided communities in constructive dialogue across diverse viewpoints. Throughout my career I have succeeded in roles that required deep subject matter expertise and diplomacy, world-class change management, negotiation, and communication skills, and extensive legal and financial acumen. ​Thankfully my military service strengthened my ability to navigate whatever may lay ahead. My decades of personal and professional successes working at the intersections of legislation, policy, practice, and people will help me ensure our district is successful in managing all the moving parts needed to bring meaningful change - particularly when it comes to public education’s legal and budgetary frameworks. Our public schools are a critical part of our community. The long term success of our kids, families and local public schools are closely linked, so the choice of school director is an important one.