Kacee Weaver

Education

Safety is the foundation of learning. Every student deserves to feel physically safe, emotionally secure, and connected at school. When students feel they belong, they are more confident, more engaged, and better able to learn. Safe schools are built on more than secure buildings. They are built on strong relationships, high expectations, personal responsibility, and a culture of respect where every student knows they are valued, capable, and accountable for their actions. Every child deserves to be surrounded by caring adults who model integrity, encourage kindness, and help students develop the character to contribute to their families, schools, and communities. Learn more

We must attract, retain, and support high-quality educators by treating teaching as the profession it is. When educators are trusted, respected, and equipped with the resources they need, students, families, and communities all benefit. Educators are one of the most important factors in student success, yet many face increasing demands, limited autonomy, growing paperwork, and challenges with recruitment and retention. Supporting educators means trusting their professional expertise, providing meaningful professional development, ensuring competitive compensation, reducing unnecessary administrative burdens, and creating safe, collaborative working environments. Learn more

Academic excellence is not defined by a single test score. It is reflected in students who can think critically, communicate effectively, pursue their passions, and continue learning throughout their lives. Our responsibility is to create learning environments where every student can discover their strengths, develop their potential, and contribute meaningfully to their community and the world. Academic excellence is about far more than performance on a standardized test. It means helping students develop strong foundational skills while also nurturing curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. Every child has unique strengths, interests, and talents that deserve to be discovered and cultivated. Schools should prepare students not only for graduation, but for meaningful lives as engaged citizens, skilled workers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. Success should be measured by growth, perseverance, character, and the ability to apply learning in real-world situations—not just test scores. Learn more

I'm running for office because I believe that schools are an essential part of a thriving community and that we must continue to invest in our teachers and the infrastructure for a healthy today AND tomorrow. Learn more