Meet the Candidates

I am running for this seat because I care deeply about Mason. I am a Mason graduate, two of my children attend Mason and one has graduated, and I continue to volunteer in our schools. I have taught and coached in Mason, giving me the opportunity to experience our schools as a student, parent, educator, coach, and community member. I want what is right for all students.  

My priorities are transparency, accountability, trust, and creating more opportunities for our students. When I don’t have an answer, I will ask questions, listen, and find it. I want families and community members to feel heard and valued.  

Mason used to feel like family—a community where people trusted and supported one another. I want to help bring that feeling back, rebuild trust, and work together to make Mason a place where students, families, staff, and our community feel connected and proud. 

I would bring the knowledge and experience of an educator, along with the perspective of a parent, former student, coach, and community member. I would bring a willingness to ask questions, research issues, and find answers when I don’t have them. I believe in being transparent with our community and making sure families, students, and staff feel heard, respected, and valued. Most importantly, I would bring a genuine commitment to doing what is right for all Mason students and working together to strengthen our schools and community.

One of the greatest strengths of Mason Consolidated Schools is the families and community that surround it. Mason has many close-knit, multigenerational families who have deep roots in the community and genuinely care about our schools. There is a strong sense of pride and connection, and people want to see Mason thrive. That commitment from families and community members is something special and is a foundation we can continue to build upon.

I believe the opportunities for Mason Consolidated Schools are endless if we are willing to seek them out and take advantage of them. One important priority is retaining the talented staff and coaches who are committed to our students and want to be here. We have seen too much turnover, and keeping good people should be a priority.  

I also believe we need to broaden our perspective and look beyond our district for opportunities. There are programs, partnerships, classes, and resources available throughout Monroe County that could benefit our students. I would bring a willingness to research those opportunities, build partnerships, and think creatively about how we can expand what Mason offers. We should continually ask, “What more can we provide our students?” and make sure every student has opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. 

I believe I can positively impact the school in my hometown, where I am a graduate, parent, and lifelong resident of the district.

I bring a positive, problem solving mindset.  I bring a certain level of pride in my town and my school.  I also bring a recognition and awareness that the board and the school have difficult issues that need to be dealt with over time.  Lastly I bring a desire to be a long term board member.

We have a small tight knit community where everyone watches out for each other.  Everyone pretty well knows each other and those who aren't known are accepted.  We have a social dynamic that lots of other area's of the county wish they had, but cannot duplicate.  We have an interesting opportunity to build on that and I believe that we can.

I believe we need to modernize in a big way.  I also think that we need to find a way to balance that with the resources we have and the best options available to us.  We also cannot let significant change affect who we are as a district.

I want to serve on Erie Mason School Board because this community and school district have been an important part of my life and my family’s life for generations. Erie Mason is personal to me. I grew up here, graduated from here, and now my husband and I are raising our family here. I’ve watched one daughter graduate from Erie Mason, and soon our younger daughter will walk through these same halls.   I believe every student deserves a path forward that fits their individual goals, whether that is college, a skilled trade, military service, entering the workforce, or becoming an entrepreneur. Being a smaller district should never mean our students have smaller opportunities.    I want to be part of continuing to move Erie Mason forward by supporting our teachers and staff, listening to our families, creating new opportunities for students, maintaining safe schools, and making responsible decisions with taxpayer dollars

I bring a lifelong connection to Erie and a genuine investment in the success of Erie Mason. As a graduate, parent, and community member, I understand how important our schools are to our students, families, and community.  

I bring a practical, common-sense approach to decision-making. I am not running with a personal agenda, but with a commitment to serve our students and community. I believe in asking questions, listening to different perspectives, gathering the facts, and making thoughtful decisions.  

Most importantly, I bring a willingness to listen, learn, collaborate, and do the work.   With my background in finance and business, I understand the importance of budgeting, evaluating costs, planning ahead, and making sound financial decisions. I bring that experience to the table by asking thoughtful questions, considering both short- and long-term impacts, and ensuring our resources are used effectively.   I will continue to support our teachers and staff, listen to our community, and keep our students at the heart of every decision
 

Our greatest strength is our people. Erie Mason is a small, close-knit community where teachers, staff, families, and community members genuinely care about our kids. Our size allows us to know our students personally, celebrate their successes, and recognize when they may need additional support.  

I also believe there is a strong sense of pride in being an Erie Mason Eagle. We have the opportunity to take that community pride and continue building programs and pathways that prepare our students for whatever comes next.   Another strength is the potential we have to build on what we already do well. Erie Mason’s strategic plan focuses on academic pathways, student support, community partnerships,  and safe learning environments.  

We may be a small district, but that can be one of our greatest advantages. We can work together, listen to our families, recognize the individual needs of our students, and create opportunities that allow every child to find their own path to success 

One of the greatest opportunities for Mason Schools is to plan for the future while continuing to create more opportunities for our students. I would like see expansion with our partnerships with local businesses, skilled trades, colleges, and community organizations to provide students with real-world experiences and pathways beyond graduation.  

We also need to accelerate the long-term plan for our aging buildings, prioritizing needs, planning for future expenses, and exploring grants and other funding opportunities while being responsible with taxpayer dollars.    

I believe the board needs an infusion of new ideas and fact based solutions. Promoting discussion and promoting ideas in a civil and professional manner. Working together with common goals. My greatest goal is to make the system work in the best interest of the children. 

My experience as an Emergency nurse has taught me calm in the face of chaos and challenges. Logical and rational prioritization skills are essential. I have a great interest in working out the complex situations that our school is facing.

Mason schools is a smaller school, but diverse. Melding together in solidarity to find solutions with people we know . 

Adding  more AP  curriculum is an asset we should consider . College pound students will benefit greatly. Options for the students that would rather persue a trade should have the highest level of instruction in that area. Mostly a safe environment for both students and faculty.  Both physical and emotional support.