NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Experienced, Engaged,
and Effective.

Why should you vote for me?

Experienced

Masters in Teaching
- Provide a unique voice on the board with a thorough understanding of the needs of teachers and students

Served as Minnetonka School Board vice chair (2023) and chair (2024)
- Committees:
  - Teaching and Learning
  - ECFE/Preschool
  - PTO/A Leaders
  - Tonka CARES
  - Special Education Advisory Committee

Board initiatives I was particularly interested in:
- Live-streaming study sessions
- In-person engagement opportunities (listening sessions with students, staff and community)
- Student Forum and Student School Board Representatives

Participated in superintendent selection process

Well-versed in school finance and have a broad understanding of current budget challenges.

Engaged

Active and consistent participation in meetings
- Listen attentively
- Ask questions
- Offer ideas

Model civic engagement and respectful discourse between all constituents

Am a responsive and clear communicator
- Email
- Phone
- In-person

Represent broad community and act as liaison
- Example: shared frequent feedback about meals with District, which led to formation of Nutrition Advisory Committee

Vested interest in maintaining District Excellence as a parent and resident
- Ensuring a high-quality education for our students
- Being a faithful steward of taxpayer money
- Cognizant of the close association between the quality of our schools and the value of the homes in our district

Objective

Decision-making that
- Is data-driven
- Is evidence-based
- Considers constituent input
- Uses my own experience and training as a teacher

Collaboratively set and measure District Board Goals that
- Are reflective of data
- Work to improve student outcomes
- Ensure safety for students and staff
- Prioritize efficient use of resources

Make financial decisions that maximize upon our resources to
- Prioritize student learning
- Maintain programming options (including support and enrichment)
- Support staff success
- Be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds

Remain apolitical
- Stay focused on what is best for students, families, and schools
- Forego soliciting political endorsements/affiliations

Effective

About Me

Background

My family initially chose to move to the Minnetonka school district specifically for the Spanish Immersion program. My boys are currently in 4th and 8th grade and while a very specific program drew us to this community, I now realize how fortunate we are to live where students are provided a multitude of strong academic, support, enrichment, and extracurricular opportunities.

I was born and raised in Alaska, then made my way to California to attend UC Davis, where I competed on the gymnastics team. After attending Stanford University for my master's degree in Education and teaching license, I taught high school chemistry and advisory at one of Stanford's professional development partner schools in California for 12 years. When we moved to MN, I decided to be a full-time mom and be more present for my own children (sports shuttle!) and have the time to be active in the school and broader communities. In addition to my term on the School Board, I have also volunteered to take on roles in community sports organizations.

Highlights

MA in Education from Stanford University

4 Years on the Minnetonka School Board, including both Chair and Vice Chair leadership roles

Have served as the Board liaison for a variety of district committees: PTO/A Leaders, ECFE/Preschool, Teaching and Learning, Tonka Cares

12 years of teaching high school chemistry and advisory in CA, plus district and school leadership roles such as science coordinator, professional development coordinator, and instructional coach

Minnetonka in-district volunteer through classrooms and PTO committees

Worked previously in the district as a Homebound Instructor

Experienced, Engaged, and Effective.