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School board races may receive less attention than races for governor, Congress or the Legislature, but the decisions made by local governing boards can have a direct and lasting effect

Some students struggle academically from time to time, and there is nothing wrong with getting them extra help. Tutoring can be a wonderful resource. Teachers can provide additional support, and

Recently, Dysart Unified School District discussed its “Pass to Play” expectations for students participating in athletics and the arts. The numbers presented should start an important conversation about what we

Even before I decided to run for the Dysart Governing Board, I spent time watching videos from teachers on social media. I am grateful for the teachers who are willing

Technology has transformed nearly every part of our lives, including our classrooms. But as schools continue to put laptops, Chromebooks, educational apps, and now artificial intelligence in front of students,

Arizona is facing serious shortages in two professions we depend on every day: teachers and nurses. While education and healthcare may seem very different, I believe the reasons people are

The debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) may seem like a recent issue, but for me, it started more than 30 years ago. In 1994, after my marriage ended,

Walk into a classroom today and you’ll likely see students working on Chromebooks, teachers monitoring multiple software programs, benchmark assessments scheduled throughout the year, intervention groups, digital curriculum, and a

On June 22, I attended the Dysart Governing Board meeting and spoke about two growing concerns in education: the increasing use of artificial intelligence in our classrooms and the amount

With Governor Katie Hobbs signing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, Dysart Unified School District enters the new school year with an important advantage: stability. Unlike previous years that brought fears

Over the past several weeks, I have been out collecting signatures for my petition to appear on the ballot for the Dysart Governing Board. The experience has been invaluable. More

If you believe Dysart students, teachers, and our community deserve strong representation on the Governing Board, mark your calendar for this Thursday. Lisa Everett and Dawn Densmore are hosting a

Education has spent the last two decades focused on standardized testing. We have changed tests, changed standards, changed accountability systems, and measured schools in countless ways. Yet one important question

As I campaign for the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board, one issue I continue to hear from parents and teachers is concern over how much time our youngest students

There’s a moment many of us remember from our childhood classrooms—when we asked a teacher how to pronounce a word or what it meant, and instead of giving us the

At the March 30th Dysart Governing Board meeting, something didn’t sit right. Board President Steve Skvara is now leading the charge to place another bond on the ballot this November—despite

I had the opportunity to attend the Dysart Arts Festival, and it was truly a wonderful celebration of creativity, talent, and community. Events like this remind us just how much

As Arizona temperatures start climbing, staying hydrated isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. For students heading back to school after spring break, the combination of rising heat and busy schedules

Spring break always seems to fly by. One minute students are looking forward to time off, sunshine, and a break from the daily routine—and the next, it’s time to set

Lisa Everett doesn’t just talk about supporting public education—she shows up and does the work. In 2025, Lisa was a strong and vocal supporter of the Dysart bond and override

Providing our schools with the resources they need has always been a top priority for me. Before launching this campaign, I stood up for our students and teachers by advocating

Proud to receive the endorsement of former Board President Dawn Densmore, who recognizes my commitment to protecting Dysart’s excellence.