On The Issues

School Budgets In Danger

McKinney has been the recipient of rapid growth and full coffers over the last ten years, but that has come to an end with the economic recession and the housing deflation. We are now faced with continued growth and flat budgets, as people continue to arrive, yet housing costs remain the same.

I will fight to keep your school taxes down by inspecting the best long-term solutions for growth and coordinating with the City and business community at every turn. We must be pragmatic and use foresight to keep costs down in our schools!

Communicating With The Community

Ever have a problem with your child's school and no one will take the time to help? Or a teacher who you can't communicate with? I've had children in all levels of school here in McKinney over the past eight years, and continue to work with educators in Elementary, Middle, and High School (even Collin College!) I've been in your shoes, and I'm able to lend an ear to YOUR situation.

When you have a problem and no one's listening, I'll be there for YOU, and help you find out what the best solution is for you, your child, and our schools.

Teacher Support

I have a solid understanding of what teachers face on a daily basis - I taught in Tarrant College, and my mother, brother, and both sisters still teach today in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools throughout the Dallas Metropex.

I will be a strong teacher advocate because I know that teachers do their job for little pay and fanfare so they can be rewarded with the joy of watching children succeed in life.