Investing in
our future

As a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education, I’ve seen firsthand how dangerous the politicization of our schools has become. In fact, I got into politics because of my own experience being a mother of two kids in Cabarrus County schools, and I’m running for State Senate precisely because I’m sick of politicians in Raleigh bringing politics instead of solutions. I believe education is an investment, and it’s one I’m willing to make. Our state funds must strategically target the recruitment and retention of the best teachers; learning resources for all of our students; equitable curriculum that prepares kids to lead holistic lives; and adequate support for teachers, staff, and local leaders so that everyone in our school system can thrive in Cabarrus County.

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As your Senator, I will:

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1.Work with my Republican and Democratic colleagues to raise teacher pay across the board so that teachers aren’t forced to relocate out of our community.

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2. Protect parental rights to determine their child’s education by involving parents directly in the policy-making process and ensure that schools meet the expectations of parents. 

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3. Expand the Teaching Fellows scholarship for STEM, special education, and any other area of education with a deficit in eligible teachers. 

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4. Halt the budget cuts and reinvest in sports and arts programs in schools, which are critical to child development, socialization, and education. 

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5. Support legislation that provides more counselors, psychologists, and social workers for schools to strengthen the mental and emotional development of students.

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6. Create a focus group for school board members, system staff, teachers, and parents with regularly scheduled meetings to hold me accountable to my constituency and bring community concerns to Raleigh.