PD: I am running for the board of trustees because I am passionate about our youth and their potential. As a faculty member, I understand that the key to unlocking our students’ passion for life and learning is through our teachers and staff. By building resilience into our educational processes, encouraging innovation in our curriculum and classrooms, and strengthening our accountability and transparency among all stakeholders, we can position our district for long-term growth. As a District of Innovation, I believe we have a unique opportunity to strengthen the academic resolve of the district while maintaining our strong fiscal responsibility.

PD: Based on conversations with parents, teachers, and administrators within the district, the immediate problems we face are two-fold. First, there is consensus that the socioemotional and mental well-being of our students, teachers and staff are priority one. We must leverage our creativity to redesign processes to identify and address trends in this area. Second, we must position the district for long-term, sustainable growth. By building resilience in our processes, students, teachers, and staff, we can innovate our learning and working systems to position our district for success.

SM: I have young children, and I am at a point in my career that allows me to give back. It is the well-being of all the children that makes me want to contribute. The issues in front of us require a commitment to the board and our children and that is what I will do.

SM: All Lake Travis students have a right to a violence-free and drug-free learning environment while education is first, last, and always about the children. There is a responsibility to promote mental health awareness while providing the appropriate resources in our schools. We can spend wisely, protect your tax dollars as our district grows and through school financing, we can expand our academic offerings.

TT: Serving on the school board is my opportunity to ensure that Lake Travis ISD can be an exceptional district that provides students with rich experiences that prepare them for the future and creates a positive, welcoming environment for teachers and staff. I believe the district's focus should be on students and teachers to give them everything they need to be successful.

TT: The most important issue we face is reopening schools as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this pandemic, students needed access to excellent learning opportunities regardless of where they were physically or academically. A recent study of teacher strikes in Argentina highlighted the long-term economic and societal impacts of missing school days. It is of paramount importance that we ensure that our students do not suffer from these same effects. Closing these gaps is not simply a technology issue; it is a quality of education issue. It is imperative that educators have the ability to recognize student needs and develop strong, differentiated experiences. I will support professional development opportunities to ensure teachers are equipped to meet these needs. I will advocate for teachers to have additional resources to help support students with learning gaps. These may include additional staff, and the highest need students receiving first priority to any limited resources. I will also encourage a dialogue between the board, parents, and educators.