Fighting for Fair Funding

This year’s school budget passed with 20 staffing cuts – instead of the 80 we would have faced if last year’s override vote hadn’t narrowly passed. It marked the fourth straight year of difficult cuts. That pattern must change. I worked behind the scenes with the Together for Acton campaign, and spoke out at last year’s town meeting to help ensure the override passed – protecting as many of our dedicated school staff as possible from further cuts.

Let’s be honest: the way Massachusetts funds our schools is fundamentally broken. Acton residents are feeling the squeeze of rising costs—because they are being squeezed. We need to advocate forcefully for school funding reform at the municipal, state, and federal levels. As your representative on the School Committee, I will help organize and lead these efforts.

Community Connection

A top priority of mine is to strengthen collaboration and communication with the broader Acton community – especially with those who may not have the time or energy to attend School Committee meetings, or advocate directly for their families. Every voice matters. Families should be heard and included in the decisions that shape their children’s education, especially as our community continues to change. 

My door is - and always will be - open to you. I welcome your ideas, concerns, and hopes for our schools. I encourage you to watch or attend School Committee meetings, and stay engaged.

Compassionate Leadership

I went from failing nearly every class in middle school to graduating magna cum laude with honors from UMass Lowell with a degree in computer science. That turnaround was made possible by the compassionate teachers and mentors who believed in me and supported me when I needed it most.

I bring the perspective of someone who knows what it’s like to fall behind—and to catch up and thrive with the right support. Their impact shaped my life, and I believe my lived experience brings a valuable and needed voice to the School Committee. Today’s students need kindness, understanding, and stability as they navigate the challenges of learning in a rapidly changing world. Your family will have a strong ally in me as your elected representative on the School Committee.