Our students are learning in overcrowded classrooms while we wait for relief that’s taking too long to arrive. Westlake High School serves over 3,000 students with projections reaching 3,650 by 2028, while Cedar Valley High School houses 3,300+ students in facilities designed for far fewer.

Smart Solutions While We Build

We need both immediate action AND long-term planning. While I’ll fight to eliminate delays in our new high school construction, I will also heavily explore creative solutions beyond the traditional measures. Hybrid learning models, flexible scheduling, and quality online programs can reduce daily facility pressure by 30+% while giving families choices that fit their unique needs, and also easing burdens on our already overburdened roadways. These options create pathways to success that traditional overcrowded classrooms simply cannot. Utah’s online programs operate efficiently while maintaining high academic standards—and they can help us serve more students with existing resources. Our new district has the opportunity to be a leader in educational innovation, not just another overcrowded system waiting for the next bond measure.

Lake Mountain School District launches in July 2027 with an unprecedented opportunity—and responsibility—to build something better from day one. While other districts struggle with decades of bureaucratic layers, we can create streamlined operations that put classroom needs first. Our seven-member board will serve just four communities instead of Alpine’s previous structure of seven members governing 14 vastly different areas.

Smart Governance from the Start

I’ll advocate for transparent decision-making processes. My nine years of PTA and Community Council leadership taught me that the best decisions happen when parents, teachers, and administrators work together—not when bureaucracy gets in the way. We need quarterly district report cards showing how we’re spending every dollar and measuring real outcomes like teacher retention, student achievement, and parent satisfaction. As someone who’s served as Community Council Chair, I know how to facilitate collaboration between all stakeholders while keeping the focus on results. Our new district can model efficiency—starting with policies that eliminate unnecessary red tape and prioritize classroom impact over administrative convenience.

Our amazing teachers and staff are the foundation of student success, but district transitions create uncertainty that can drive away the very people we need most. During this critical formation period, we must focus on transparency, communication, and creating an environment where educators feel valued and secure about their future with Lake Mountain District.

Smart Support During Transition

We must protect current compensation and benefits while building trust through open communication about our district’s formation process. Having worked alongside teachers as a reading aide and supported them through countless PTA appreciation efforts, I know that feeling valued starts with being heard and respected. I’ll advocate for regular teacher and staff forums where educators can share concerns, ask questions, and help shape policies that affect their daily work. The best decisions happen when we include the people who understand classroom realities. Transparent budget processes showing how we prioritize classroom needs over administrative overhead will demonstrate our commitment to education-first spending. We need streamlined policies that reduce paperwork burdens and bureaucratic obstacles, allowing teachers to focus on what they do best—teaching our children. Clear communication about seniority protections, and career advancement opportunities will help our current staff feel confident secure staying through the transition and beyond. Our new district can build staff loyalty by creating a culture of appreciation, professional respect, and collaborative decision-making that makes teachers excited to be part of something innovative and student-focused.

Our students deserve 21st-century learning opportunities, but current STEAM offerings across our elementary schools remain inconsistent while special education services face instability after recent Alpine District changes affecting 150+ K-6 students. Cedar Valley High School’s Aviator Academy shows our potential, but we need comprehensive programs starting in kindergarten.

Smart Programming for Every Student

I’ll champion district-wide STEAM standards ensuring every elementary student receives quality science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics instruction regardless of which school they attend. My experience navigating IEP and 504 processes for my own children taught me that special education requires both expertise and advocacy—every student deserves individualized support that helps them thrive. We need specialized STEAM programs for students with disabilities and enrichment opportunities that challenge gifted learners. Having worked as a reading aide with struggling students, I’ve seen how innovative teaching methods can unlock potential in every child. Our new district can pioneer inclusive STEAM education where assistive technology and adaptive learning tools ensure no student gets left behind while advanced programs prepare others for tomorrow’s careers.

Our children’s safety cannot be compromised, yet Alpine District recorded Utah’s highest bus maintenance violation rate with 45% of buses needing repairs during recent inspections. With Westlake and Cedar Valley high schools each serving 3,000+ students, we face supervision challenges that overcrowded facilities simply cannot handle safely.

Smart Safety Systems

As a licensed EMT and CERT member, I understand emergency response—prevention beats reaction every time. We need comprehensive transportation safety overhaul including enhanced driver training, stricter maintenance protocols, and clear behavior standards. My experience as a crossing guard in high-traffic areas showed me how proper safety procedures protect our most vulnerable students. We must establish clear emergency response protocols with Utah County Sheriff’s Office for adequate School Resource Officer coverage across our large student populations. Traffic safety around our schools requires immediate improvements as Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain continue adding thousands of residents annually. Having served on Community Council, I know safety decisions must involve parents, administrators, and community partners working together. Our new district can set the standard for student safety through proactive planning, professional training, and community partnership rather than reactive measures after problems emerge.

Rapid growth in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain creates unique challenges for meaningful community engagement. With 54% of parents citing busy schedules as barriers to involvement, we’re missing critical voices in educational decision-making just when our new district needs them most.

Smart Engagement for Growing Communities

I’ll establish regular rotating focus groups bringing together parents, students, and staff from all school levels to share what’s working and what’s needed. My experience as Community Council Chair taught me that the best solutions come from listening to people from all sides, especially those closest to the classrooms. We need flexible participation options including virtual meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and weekend sessions that accommodate working families’ schedules. Having served as PTA Vice President and in multiple leadership roles across three schools, I understand that engagement must be authentic and action-oriented—not just meeting for meeting’s sake. Monthly “Bagels with the Board” sessions in different neighborhoods can break down barriers while online surveys and multilingual communication ensure every family has a voice. Our new district can model family-centered governance where community input drives policy decisions, creating the responsive leadership that motivated 61% of voters to support district formation in the first place.