Communication & Transparency
Communication builds trust. Our school board shares information, but it’s not easily accessible, and too often it’s difficult for families and community members to share their voices back. As a board member, I want to be proactive about getting information out into the community. I will work to create two-way communication so everyone, not just those on social media or email, can be part of the conversation. Every family, across every neighborhood and economic situation, deserves to be heard.
Some of these ideas include:
Break down board meeting content into easily digestible content that is provided online, in print and video.
Create community bulletin boards to post updates.
Use local publications to push content to the broader Shaker community.
Dedicated community hotline/voicemail for questions and comments.
Paper feedback boxes in schools, libraries, and rec centers.
Printed & online surveys, with drop-off bins in schools.
By sharing information clearly, listening proactively, and meeting people where they are, we can make sure the Shaker Heights community feels informed, respected, and included in the decisions that affect our schools and our tax dollars. Where there is transparency through proactive communication, there is trust, and where there is trust, real progress can thrive.
Protecting Progress
Our schools don’t exist in isolation. As a board member, I will keep a close eye on policies from Columbus and Washington that could harm our students, and I will work with our community to keep Shaker schools safe, inclusive and focused on learning.
There will inevitably be policies that could harm both our ability to educate students and to keep staff and students safe. While I will ensure compliance with state requirements, my priority will always be advocating for and protecting our kids. I’ll check the box when necessary, but my focus will be on protecting our children.
Questions & Decisions
Even in normal times, there are always hard questions to ask and difficult decisions to make. But these are not normal times. Politics and policies are increasingly volatile, funding is shrinking and curriculum are under intense scrutiny. That is why I want to be at the table—to ask the tough questions, make thoughtful decisions, and help protect and strengthen our schools for every student, family and staff member.