I believe public schools exist to serve every student and family in our community, not just the loudest voices or the most connected, and I will govern by asking a simple question of every decision: does this serve the common good of all our students? As a progressive democrat raised in a Catholic family that taught me to care for the dignity of every person, I see school board service as exactly that kind of work, making decisions with care, transparency, and a commitment to the people most often left out.