At times, D225's communication misses the mark and feels reactive rather than collaborative and proactive. We also have low turnout at board meetings and low parent/guardian participation in school surveys. As a board member, I will work to restore community trust by advocating for clear communication and new strategies that invite families to be part of the conversation and the community.

D225's handling of last year's Glenbrook South High School Yearbook caused harm within our community. It's critical that all stakeholders familiarize themselves with the diverse experiences of the students and staff in D225. In addition, we've seen a drop in student participation in dances, spirit week activities, and more. Both of these issues can lead to students' decreased sense of belonging to the Glenbrooks. As a board member,  I will advocate for additional professional development and upstander/bystander training  as well as programming to encourage our students to (re)engage with the school community.

With a finite budget, it's important that we use our resources carefully to benefit the most students. One big change we could make to improve our college and career outcomes is hiring additional college and career counselors. We have an incredible Student Services team at the Glenbrooks, but I am surprised that we only have 3 college and career counselors in the district to serve 5,000 students;  the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) recommend a ratio of 250:1. Another change we could make is offering an ACT or SAT preparation class as an elective or summer school option to increase the number of students who can do test preparation at school.  As a school board member, I will review our school budget to ensure that our resources are being used to benefit all students and  prepare them for their future.

The Glenbrooks are known for their innovative academic programming and diverse elective offerings as well as their wealth of opportunities in the arts, athletics, and activities. As a school board member, I will review all curriculum and programmatic proposals to ensure that the Glenbrooks continue to provide high quality education for all students. I also am committed to making sure that all students - especially our diverse learners and English Language learners -  are able to fully access and engage with this curriculum.