1.‎ Support a smooth and collaborative onboarding for our superintendent, while sustaining momentum on established district goals to deliver both academic excellence and emotional well-being for every student

Many of our district’s most important initiatives, including literacy alignment, math curriculum alignment, multi-tiered supports, and social-emotional learning, are multi-year efforts that depend on consistent leadership and follow-through. My priority is to ensure that a superintendent transition protects and accelerates this work rather than disrupting the momentum established under the current administration.

2. Protect and strengthen the strong, respectful relationships that define Reading Public Schools—among the School Committee, administration, teachers, parents, students, and our broader community—to ensure collaborative decision-making that benefits everyone.

Reading Public Schools succeeds because of strong relationships and trust across the community. As a School Committee member, I will model professionalism and transparency, prioritize clear communication and active listening, and strengthen collaborative partnerships to protect the culture that allows Reading Public Schools to thrive.

3. In these times of fiscal challenges facing Reading schools, prioritize fiscal responsibility by pursuing efficiency, value, and balanced budgeting—while fiercely protecting and advancing educational excellence across all programs and grade levels.

I believe fiscal responsibility is fundamental to strong district leadership, especially as Reading Public Schools faces ongoing budget pressures and the likelihood of a Proposition 2½ override in the coming years. I will advocate for disciplined, transparent budgeting that prioritizes efficiency and long-term sustainability, while fiercely protecting the academic programs and student supports that define our district’s excellence. My commitment is to ensure financial stewardship and educational quality go hand in hand.

4. Cultivate leadership skills in all K-12 students by emphasizing personal responsibility and positive contributions to their school, family, and community.

I believe our schools should intentionally cultivate leadership skills at every grade level by encouraging personal responsibility, initiative, collaboration, and service to others. It directly reflects Reading Public Schools’ mission to develop students as learners and leaders, prepared to thrive in a complex and changing world. When students are given meaningful opportunities to lead, whether in the classroom, on teams, in clubs, or through peer mentorship, they build confidence, resilience, communication skills, and a stronger sense of purpose. Strengthening student leadership not only benefits our schools and community, it equips students themselves with the skills and self-assurance they need to succeed in high school, college, careers, and life.