Currently holds the office of Hickman Mills C-1 School Board until April 7, 2029.
Candidate for Hickman Mills C-1 School Board in 2026 Missouri General Election.
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Get StartedProfessional Development Investment: I will advocate for a policy that dedicates a portion of operational savings toward a Targeted Professional Development Reinvestment Program, funding current staff to obtain certifications needed for future academic models (e.g., Gifted/Talented or specific CTE credentials). Learn more
I will work with the rest of the board to initiate a policy that requires the administration to develop plans for industry-standard vocational pathways. This is not about specific machines, but about mandating the integration of current industry needs (e.g., robotics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare) into our future educational strategy. Learn more
Ormalizing workforce pipeline commitments with community parterns like the Grandview Chamber of Commerce and non-profits like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City to provide dedicated mentorship and internship opportunities tied directly to our educational pathways. Learn more
I will work to establish a Board Governance Fellowship to actively mentor and sponsor community members—especially young professionals and recent alumni—to understand complex district finances and policy, ensuring a continuous pipeline of informed future Board candidates. Learn more
The Board must establish a Policy on Graduate Outcomes, mandating that future academic models must ensure a minimum level of measurable college credit or verifiable industry certification upon graduation. Learn more
Partnering with local organizations to establish Community Resource Hubs within school facilities, providing weekend food security and family navigation services. Learn more
Governance Code: The Board must adopt a rigorous Code of Conduct and Ethical Governance Policy to ensure all Board decisions are transparent and focused solely on student welfare. Learn more
Workforce Alignment Policy: The Board must formalize its partnership with regional workforce agencies and strategic partners, like the South KC Alliance, to ensure the curriculum planning is driven by high-wage, high-demand local job needs. Learn more
Policy on Staff Restructuring: Instead of mass layoffs, the Board must direct the Superintendent to implement a Talent Realignment Strategy that prioritizes internal recruitment and retraining for new, specialized roles before external hiring occurs. Learn more
I will champion a Board directive requiring the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on implementing specialized, high-rigor, K-12 academic models designed to stop “brain drain” and attract high-performing students back to the district. Learn more
The Board should institute a formal, quarterly Accreditation Progress Review agenda item, demanding transparent, data-driven reporting from the Superintendent on all DESE performance indicators. This shifts the Board’s role from reactive to proactive accountability. Learn more
Future Capacity Protection: The policy must mandate that any long-term use of surplus property must include a “Right-of-Reversion” or “Reclaim Clause,” preserving the district’s legal ability to terminate the use and reclaim the facility after a fixed term should enrollment growth require it. This is sound, forward-thinking legal governance. Learn more
Fund Reserve Policy: The Board must adopt a formal Unreserved Fund Balance Policy that mandates a specific minimum liquidity buffer (e.g., 12.5% of operating expenses). I will ensure the Board implements a mandatory Quarterly Cash Flow Forecasting Model (CFFM) to enforce this policy and ensure transparency to rating agencies. Learn more
Expenditure Policy Review: I will champion a full Board review of all non-instructional spending (e.g., consulting, software licensing) against a strict Return-On-Investment (ROI) Policy. Funds must be directed towards student-facing services and infrastructure. Learn more
The Board must establish a formal Surplus Real Estate Management Policy. This policy will direct the administration on how to handle vacant facilities to prevent neighborhood blight and create a sustainable revenue stream. Learn more
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