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Welcome to the FAQs
This page includes some of the questions I’ve been asked during the campaign, along with a few others that I feel are important to share. My hope is that these answers help you better understand where I’m coming from, what I value, and how I plan to approach this role with honesty and empathy. Just as important, I hope they help us understand each other a little better, because at the end of the day, that’s how we begin to bring our community back together.
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I’ll continue updating this page throughout the election season as more questions come in or as important topics come up. If there’s something you’d like to ask or talk about, please reach out. I'm always happy to talk!
Q: What does “Promote dignity, fairness, and inclusion without politicizing our classrooms” mean? Is a pride flag political or a sign that LGBTQ students are supported?
A: To me, promoting dignity, fairness, and inclusion means creating a school environment where every student feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are, without making anyone feel like they don't belong because of differing beliefs or backgrounds. It's all about treating people with decency and empathy.
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Now, at the core of this specific question is our shared desire to provide social-emotional support to our children. We want students to feel safe and have a sense of belonging. A pride flag helps students and allies in the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe, seen, heard, and supported, which is something that I, and I believe most of us, want.
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I also hope we all want a community and a school district where we don’t need to create a safe space for students, because they already feel safe everywhere, in every room, every school, throughout the district, and in our community at large.
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This is the type of progress I believe we can achieve if we come together and unite around our common bonds. And in this case, our common bond is wanting our children to have a safe learning environment where they belong. I haven’t met a person yet who doesn’t want that.