When I'm On the Board of Education
My Position on Key Issues
I’m running for the Board of Education to bring a practical, solutions-focused approach back to our schools. That means listening first, working collaboratively, and making decisions rooted in facts—not politics. Below are the key areas where I believe we can better serve Massapequa’s students, families, and taxpayers.
Fiscal Responsibility & Litigation
I will prioritize conversation and effective advocacy over expensive litigation. The current 'sue-first' approach has cost me and all Massapequa taxpayers without delivering a single win. As a board member, I will engage directly with Albany– representing Massapequa’s values as a parent and community leader, rather than hiring outside firms to do it for thousands.
Mascot & Local Heritage
I will approach preserving the Chiefs' mascot through the only viable avenues that exist. True local control means sitting down with the state and local tribe leaders to achieve a lasting agreement on the mascot issue that respects our history and maintains town pride, rather than waiting for a judge to toss the case out again.
Districts like Levittown and Jericho utilize a Universal Pre-K program for their 4 year olds, which allows their children to attend the Pre-K of their family’s choosing with no out-of-pocket cost. I will host transparent, fact-based round tables with state representatives and neighboring districts to get the best information. Massapequa parents shouldn’t have to pay twice for quality Pre-K. We need clear, thorough understanding of what UPK might look like for the families in our town.
I will focus on Privacy and Dignity. As a mother of girls, I believe every student deserves to feel safe and respected. I will continue to develop best practices on this subject with our highly-trained school counselors and staff. My goal is a district where we handle student needs privately and effectively, keeping our $48M in state aid secure and our focus on education. Local control in education means conversations with parents and students, and collaboration with our qualified school staff on mental health and privacy solutions. I will always advocate for safety measures that are data-proven and backed by health professionals.
I will advocate for investment of our money in our classrooms. We’ve been distracted by loud legal spectacle, and our curriculum has fallen behind. I will advocate for more satisfying Special Education solutions and modern literacy tools. Our children deserve updated textbooks, tech that best facilitates all types of learning, and robust extracurricular offerings that enhance the school experience– for children of all abilities and interests.