Student achievement is my top priority — strong academics in every school, and decisions measured by whether they move the needle for kids.
Great schools are built by great teachers. We have to recruit them, support them, and give them reasons to stay.
Responsible stewardship of public resources, with the transparency taxpayers and parents deserve.
Every student deserves a high-quality education and dedicated teachers — in an environment where they are safe.
I am a Republican. I believe in personal liberty, strong families, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and local leaders that serve people — not the other way around.
Good local schools strengthen neighborhoods and make Baton Rouge a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Some of Baton Rouge's biggest challenges are downstream from education. Our schools are essential in shaping our economy, our tax base, our small businesses, our property values, and our quality of life. If we want a stronger Baton Rouge, we need stronger schools.
We should support the schools that are succeeding, and be willing to make hard decisions when a school is no longer serving students well.
Every School Board decision should start with one question:
What is best for the students?
Our country was founded on the principle of personal liberty. Parents should have that same freedom to choose the educational environment that best fits their child's needs.
Taxpayers should expect their dollars to be spent wisely in order to support a learning environment that produces the best results possible. A system that serves the students and families, not the system itself.
Strong academic performance should be the standard by which all schools are measured. Parents should be able to confidently choose from quality traditional public schools, magnet schools, charter schools, and other educational options that all meet that standard. School choice ensures that students can attain the best education possible, setting them up for bright and successful futures.