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My Priorities as a School Committee Member

These priorities represent my starting point for the work ahead—not a fixed checklist, but a framework shaped by experience and ongoing community input. They reflect how I aim to listen, learn, and make informed decisions for our schools.

Clear, Coherent Plan

Natick Public Schools is preparing to develop a new strategic plan that will guide decisions for years to come. This is our opportunity to set clear priorities, align our work across the district, define measurable goals, and make sure every major decision—academic, operational, and financial—is working toward a shared vision. Good intentions aren’t enough - plans only matter if we follow through. We need clear plans for monitoring implementation, using data responsibly, listening to educators and families, and adjusting course when necessary.

High-Quality Curriculum 

We need to adopt a new, research-based literacy curriculum so our youngest learners have access to the highest quality resouces available to support their emerging reading skills. Just as important is how well it is implemented--ensuring educators are supported and student outcomes are tracked and measured. Curriculum should always be evidence-based, standards-aligned, and high quality. 

​Sustainable Facilities, Responsible Spending

​Natick faces important facilities decisions, including developing a comprehensive plan for our elementary school facilities. Sustainability is a personal value of mine, and I’m eager to learn from residents about how we can incorporate smart, energy-efficient choices into projects like a new elementary school—without increasing the burden on taxpayers. I am committed to maintaining a sustainable post-override budget that supports facilities needs across all schools and protects the district’s long-term fiscal health.

Strong Systems of Support 

Students succeed when systems work. Students bring diverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs to school. We need a robust, well-coordinated system of supports that responds early, adapts regularly to individual needs, and ensures no student falls through the cracks—academically or otherwise.

Continuous Improvement

Even great systems can get 1% better and compound those improvements over time. Our elected and professional system leaders should be continually evaluating our work and progress, and finding ways to improve student outcomes.   

The Four Es—Evidence, Expertise, Excellence, and Everyone—shape how I think about challenges and make decisions. They reflect my belief that strong schools are built through careful analysis, professional respect, high standards, and a commitment to serving all students.

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Evidence Good decisions start with good information. I believe in focusing on rigorous, thoughtfully collected data and research to understand whats works, where gaps exist, and how policies affect students and educators in real classrooms. Evidence helps ensure decisions like what curriculum to adopt are thoughtful and focused on improving outcomes - not driven by ideology or anecdotes alone.

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Expertise I bring decades of experience as a teacher, researcher, evaluator, and coach. That experience in schools and districts across The Commonwealth has helped me develop a deep expertise in education. But expertise comes from being curious, rather than being over-confident. I believe that expertise comes not only from published research but also from listening to the people who work most closely with students every day. As a School Committee member, I will rely on not only my own expertise, but also that of educators, combining their on-the-ground knowledge with evidence and systems-level insight to support smart, sustainable decisions for Natick schools.

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Excellence Natick already has a strong school system, and I am committed to helping it grow even stronger. Excellence means maintaining high academic standards while continually assessing the quality of instruction, student supports, facilities, and systems to help the schools continuously improve.

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Everyone Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, feel supported, and belong. I am committed to ensuring that policies and resources serve all students - across backgrounds, learning needs, and experiences. Focusing on everyone strengthens the entire community, ensuring that our schools are focussed on outcomes for every student.

The Four Es That Guide My Decisions

 

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