Issues
The responsibilities of Albuquerque Public Schools are many, but the first and foremost should be our children, their education, and their future. Recently it seems the intentions of APS have strayed from this, putting the needs of students last, and instead, focusing on meeting those of politics or special interest groups. I, like other parents, want only the best for my children—and this certainly isn’t it.
I believe our children deserve more and that APS has the capacity to offer it. It’s for this reason that I’m running to represent district 7 on the APS Board of Education. As an APS parent and long-standing school and community volunteer, I understand the needs of our children, why those needs demand to be met, and how to do so. In putting our students first, I will strive to create a new generation of change within the Albuquerque Public School system, generating better opportunities and more success for Albuquerque students.
Below are the main issues I will focus on, address, and improve.
Return to In-Person Learning
The science and facts were there, safety precautions were in place, students and parents made their intentions clear, even the support of health leaders was unmistakable—yet the APS Board still delayed in-person learning. Our students deserve timely action and immediate response to situations such as this. I’ll work with the school board as well as other parents, faculty, and state officials to ensure our students safely return to in-person learning and successfully remain in it.
Make the Voices of APS Parents Heard
The APS school system is composed of our children—so why aren’t parents more involved in the decisions being made regarding them? It’s time we change this. As a parent of children attending APS schools, I want the school system to be and provide the best for its students, as I’m sure you do, too. Listening to you, I’ll work to ensure the voices of APS parents are heard, and that our children are adequately supported, educated, and given opportunities by the Albuquerque Public School system.
Making APS a Dynamic, Innovative Vessel
Albuquerque is an incredibly diverse and vibrant community, and this should be reflected in our school system. Our students come from all types of backgrounds, possess an array of talents, and strive to achieve all different things—and I believe APS should be a supporter and source of guidance for every single one of them. By making APS a more dynamic and innovative vessel, our students will have everything they need to be contributing members of society, right now and in the future.