PLATFORM

Education places all people on an equal footing. Education gives each person the opportunity to achieve their goals and meet their aspirations.

Science, math and trade teaches us how and why things work in a certain way. Social sciences teach us what happened in the past, to better understand the present and apply learnings to the future. Language arts teaches us how to communicate. Music and arts provide insight toward how we feel and express ourselves. Extracurriculars teach us how to work with others to achieve a common goal. Together, these components teach us how to be better people, make the right choices, respond bravely in the face of adversity, and contribute to society.

I believe Joel Barlow High School’s program supports a comprehensive education. I want to do what I can to make it even better and continue the tradition of excellent public schooling both at Barlow and in Redding. Well-educated minds mean bright futures and is important for our young adults to succeed in the ever-changing workplace and in life.

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I have had the pleasure to meet and speak with many Redding residents over the last four years. I’ve spoken with newcomers and long-time residents, people of different ages, some with kids and grandkids and some without kids. I’ve spoken with people of all different backgrounds and beliefs. Everyone with whom I have spoken support high-quality education.

My husband Pete and I came to Redding because we wanted the best public education for our children. Barlow’s outstanding reputation is one of the reasons we are still here.

Thanks to the Redding Georgetown Democratic Township committee, Redding constituents and friends for your support to run for reelection. Thank you to my husband Pete and my kids, Blythe, Tess and Ella for your ongoing counsel and for listening to me talk about this at home the last four years.

 Goals

  1. I will support Joel Barlow High School in offering academic and non-academic programs that will develop well-rounded, well-educated young adults who are empathetic to the world around them.

  2. I will ensure Barlow continues to be one of the top high schools in the state and keep it competitive with other schools in the District Resource Group.
    -Produce continued improvements in all subjects, ensure it is inclusive and adaptable to different learning styles
    -Ensure our students are ready for and enthusiastic about higher education and the world beyond Barlow
    -Encourage and support active participation in arts, music, athletics, clubs.
    -Enrollment: monitor updates to the long-term strategic plan, including enrollment changes; be thoughtful about matching commitments with that strategy; and ensure annual short-term budgets are incorporated into the long-term strategy.
    -Continue collaboration with Redding and Easton Boards of Education to ensure our students have a seamless transition from the middle school to the high school and we find better ways of reducing the administration for our towns and staff.

  3. I will support a community that welcomes diversity, values inclusion, and embraces dialogue and collaboration among people with different points of view.

  4. I will work alongside town leaders to develop reasonable education budgets, while maintaining transparency and constructive dialogue.

  5. I will explore how Redding and other CT towns can influence state level policies in education.