Candidate for
Board Member; American Union Elementary School District

Although schooled in St.Paul, Minnesota, I have been in the American Union Elementary district for the last eleven years, and each year have taken mental notes on the few changes that have occurred, and even more notes on further changes I believe can be attained at American Union Elementary. Being in the construction industry I have seen firsthand throughout our valley, and the state, that even the smallest of changes to current academic facilities can be made without draining a school's general fund. While I believe in ensuring our children and teachers have the latest and greatest technology, I am adamant that the facilities that house our teachers and students play just as an important role, and therefore will pursue any and all avenues to upgrade and maintain our facilities at American Union Elementary.

I also believe that if a parent(s) is willing to give birth to a child, then they must also be prepared to assist fully in educating them through at least the twelve grade. I will make it a priority to reach out and engage each student's parent(s)/guardian in their child's progress through American Union Elementary through current and future proposed programs either during or after-school hours.

I will also make it my priority to ensure our administrators/educators have access to supplemental programs so that our teachers are kept current with today's changing curriculum.