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The two main reasons I am running for the Clark County School Board are rooted in my passion for strong leadership and my commitment to serving our community, values instilled in me during my time in the Air Force.
As a mother and veteran, I know the importance of accountability and responsibility. Parents must have a say in their children's education, and I’ve seen firsthand how that right is being stripped away. I want to ensure that parents are respected and that their voices guide decisions about curriculum and school policies, not the political agendas of outside influences.

With a military background, I understand the necessity of discipline, high standards, and accountability. Our district is falling short in providing the quality education our students deserve. I will fight to restore a focus on core subjects like reading, math, and science, while holding educators and administrators accountable for results. It’s time we prepare our students to succeed in college, careers, and life by ensuring academic excellence across all schools.

There’s a clear lack of transparency in decision-making and accountability when it comes to the performance of our schools. Parents and community members deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent and what outcomes are being achieved. As a board member, I will push for open communication, regular updates on school performance, and transparent budgeting. I will also advocate for clear metrics to evaluate the success of district policies and hold the administration accountable for results.

Our district continues to fall behind in core areas like reading, math, and science, leaving students ill-prepared for future challenges. This failure stems from a mismanagement of priorities, with more focus placed on political agendas than on improving education. I will work to refocus our schools on academic fundamentals by supporting rigorous standards and ensuring that teachers have the resources they need to help students excel. We must put student achievement first to turn around the declining performance of our schools.

Yes, I fully support school choice. I believe it gives families the freedom to choose the best educational path for their children, regardless of their zip code or economic situation. School choice can be a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of generational poverty, offering students opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have. However, we cannot forget about our public schools. With the borders wide open, we must ensure that public schools are well-equipped to handle increasing enrollment and still provide quality education.

The ultimate authority in a child’s education and wellbeing is the parents. They know their child’s needs, values, and future goals better than anyone else. As a school board candidate, I believe it is essential to empower parents to make decisions that align with their family’s beliefs and aspirations. Educators and schools play a vital role, but they should serve as partners, not substitutes, for parental authority. Families should always have the final say in matters that affect their children’s education and wellbeing.

No, I do not agree with the statement that America is inherently racist. While our country has faced challenges with racism in its past, America was founded on the principles of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all. Over the years, we have made significant progress toward those ideals, with laws and systems in place to protect the rights of all individuals, regardless of race. To say America is inherently racist ignores the many strides we’ve made and undermines the values that unite us. I believe we should focus on fostering unity and equal opportunity for everyone, rather than perpetuating a divisive narrative.

I believe that comprehensive sex education, diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), and social emotional learning (SEL) are sensitive topics that should primarily be left to parents to teach according to their family values and beliefs.

While students should have a basic understanding of health and safety, the deeper aspects of sex education—especially those involving values and personal beliefs—should be guided by parents. Parents are the primary authority on what is appropriate for their children based on age and maturity. Public schools should not undermine the role of families in teaching these deeply personal topics.

While it’s important to respect others and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, I believe that DEI programs in schools often focus more on division than unity. Schools should focus on teaching respect, merit, and equal opportunity, rather than pushing politically charged ideologies. Parents should be the ones to instill values of respect and appreciation for diversity in a way that reflects their own beliefs.

While teaching students to manage their emotions is important, SEL programs often go beyond their intended purpose and start to infringe on personal belief systems. Emotional development should be a partnership between families and schools, but the primary responsibility lies with parents. Schools should focus on academic education, while parents provide the emotional and moral guidance their children need.

In short, these subjects are best left in the hands of parents, who are better equipped to teach them in a way that aligns with their family values. Schools should prioritize academic excellence and allow families to take the lead on moral and personal development.

To address the declining academic achievement in reading, writing, math, and science, I will prioritize a return to rigorous academic standards focused on these core subjects. We must reduce the emphasis on non-academic programs that detract from classroom learning. As a board member, I will advocate for higher accountability, better support for teachers, and more transparent assessments of student performance. By ensuring that schools focus on these critical areas, we can better prepare our students for future success.

Safety in schools is non-negotiable, especially for girls in private spaces such as restrooms and locker rooms. I support policies that maintain the privacy and safety of all students by ensuring that girls’ spaces remain private and protected. This includes implementing clear policies and procedures that respect students' privacy rights while ensuring safety is prioritized above all else. As a school board member, I will advocate for common-sense measures that safeguard our students in their most vulnerable environments.

Yes, I believe Title IX is in jeopardy in today’s public education system. Title IX was designed to protect equal opportunities for girls and women in education and athletics, but recent policy changes threaten to undermine those protections by allowing biological males to compete in female sports and access private female spaces. If elected, I will stand firmly for the original intent of Title IX to protect fairness and safety for girls in education.

I am proud to have the support of several community leaders and organizations.
Latinos for America First
Lexit

Mesquite Patriots
Mesquite Republican women
Police Officers’ Association of the Clark County School District (POACCSD)
Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers (NAPSO)
Henderson Police Officers Association (HPOA)
Juvenile Justice Probation Officers Association (JJPOA)
Juvenile Justice Supervisors Association (JJSA)
Las Vegas Metro Police Protective Association for Civilian Employees (PPACE)
Nevada Peace Officers Association (NPOA)
Elko County Deputy Sheriffs Association (ECDSA)
Mesquite Police Officers Association (MPOA)
Pershing County Law Enforcement Association (PCLEA)
John Lee - Former Mayor of North Las Vegas
Scott Hammond - Former Nevada Senator
David Gibbs - President of Repair the Vote PAC
Wes Boger - Mesquite City Councilman
Jim Merchant - Nevada Assemblyman
Attorney Tom Renz - Renowned Constitutional Lawyer
Billboard Chris -Parental Rights Advocate
Patrick Boylan - Regent, Nevada System of Higher Education