Supporting Education and Innovation.

Campaign Focus Areas:

  • Supporting Teachers and Students: Invest in professional development, competitive compensation, and classroom resources. Foster a collaborative environment among educators, families, and administrators.

  • Promoting Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments: Prioritize student safety with updated security measures, mental health resources, and inclusive policies. Embrace diversity and ensure every student feels respected and valued.

  • Building a Future-Ready Learning Experience: Expand curriculum offerings, integrate technology, and develop career-focused programs. Commit to modern facilities, energy-efficient upgrades, and public-private partnerships.

  • Incorporating Healthcare, Computer Science, and Skilled Trades into the Curriculum: Expand curriculum to include healthcare, computer science, and skilled trades, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities, certifications, and partnerships with local industries.

  • Expanding Curriculum to Highlight Local Native Histories: Incorporate the history, culture, and contributions of local Native American populations into the curriculum to foster understanding and appreciation of the region’s heritage.

  • Teaching is a Science and Education is Fluid: Modernize teaching methods to ensure they adapt to the evolving needs of students, embracing both traditional and innovative approaches to learning.

  • Promoting Practical Skills and Safety Education: Expand access to programs that promote teamwork, success, and responsible practices, including firearm safety and conservation.

  • Support for New Media and Theatrical Production: Foster students' creativity and engagement with social awareness, emotional support, and expanded focus on theatrical production and editing technologies.

  • Support All Learners: Recognize the diverse needs, strengths, and challenges of each student, implementing tailored approaches to foster individual growth and success.

  • Building for Today and Preparing for Tomorrow: Invest in sustainable, energy-efficient upgrades and integrate union-sponsored apprenticeship programs to provide students with valuable skills for high-demand jobs.

  • Responsible Bidding and Union Labor: Promote transparency and fairness in bidding policies to ensure high-quality projects while supporting local union labor and fair wages.

  • Fostering Safe Learning and Mental Health Awareness: Create safe, inclusive learning environments, supporting mental health awareness, and providing resources and peer support programs.

  • Investing in Technology and Collaborative Learning Spaces: Modernize technology infrastructure to connect students and teachers, enhance group projects, and prepare students for the digital workforce.

  • Investing in Trades Education and Workforce-Ready Skills: Expand trades education and vocational programs, combining traditional trade skills with modern technological training to position students for success.

  • Expanding Curriculum for a Richer Educational Experience: Introduce comprehensive civics education, financial literacy courses, and classes on Native American cultures to enrich students' understanding of diverse cultures and essential life skills.

  • Responsible Bidding Ordinances and Supporting a Living Wage: Ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely through responsible bidding practices, promoting fair wages, and strengthening the local economy.