Bakit ka tumatakbo para sa WCSD Trustee? Ano ang iyong pananaw sa tagumpay para sa tungkuling ito? 

Our students deserve better. As a career educator, I see all the areas where policy makers fail our students, parents, teachers and administrators. These issues can be improved or outright resolved but we need leaders with a desire to do the work and put our students and their futures first. Success is: increased parent involvement, increased academic proficiency, decline in absenteeism, safer schools, higher rates of successful teacher recruitment and retention.

Paano mo tinukoy ang tagumpay ng mag-aaral? Anong karanasan ang mayroon ka at anong papel ang nais mong gampanan sa pagtataguyod para sa tagumpay ng mag-aaral?

A successful student is someone who has maximized their individual potential and upon leaving our school system, is armed with the skills and confidence to be successful in whatever endeavor they choose. As a career educator and coach, I have spent two decades helping to develop youth in the classroom, on the court and on the field. How I advocate for students is by always asking myself: “Is this the best to decision to help students learn, develop and be successful?”

Sa 2022 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), ang mga mag-aaral sa ikaapat na baitang, sa Nevada, ay nakakuha ng 6 na puntos na mas mababa sa matematika at 7 puntos na mas mababa sa pagbabasa kung ihahambing sa 2019. Kung mahalal, paano mo magagamit ang iyong posisyon upang matiyak na titigil ang Nevada sumusunod sa pambansang kalakaran at nagsisimulang manguna sa mga resulta ng mag-aaral?

We need to spend focused time on fundamentals: reading, writing, math and critical thinking. Everything else can be built on top of a strong foundation of those skills. We also need qualified teachers to instill those fundamental skills early and reinforce them constantly. How do we recruit more teachers? Smaller class sizes, improved in-class support, increased salary, less administrative work, safer schools, more parent participation and a host of other ways. Finally, we need students in school, ready to learn on a consistent basis. They cannot learn if they are not in a school. We need to use every tool available to ensure students are in school and engaged.

Ano, kung mayroon man, ang mga hadlang na kasalukuyang umiiral sa kahusayan sa edukasyon at katarungan para sa bawat mag-aaral? Kung mahalal sa Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa, paano ka makakatulong na maalis ang mga hadlang na ito?

The main barrier I see is that the actual educational needs of students, support needs of teachers and administrators and parent input are the last considerations in the decision making process. We should make the best decision for stakeholders and that will always be my chief concern.

Ano sa palagay mo ang nangungunang tatlong pinaka-paulit-ulit na hamon na kinakaharap ng WCSD Board of Trustees? Ano ang isang halimbawa ng isang matapang na diskarte na imumungkahi mong tugunan ang isa sa mga hamong iyon?

1. Teacher recruitment and retention
2. School Safety
3. Chronic Absenteeism

School safety affects every aspect of the school environment. Administrative codes needs to be adjusted to allow for earlier and more effective intervention by the district and require extensive parent involvement.

Iminumungkahi ng pananaliksik na higit sa 50% ng isang pulong ng lupon ay dapat nakatuon sa mga resulta ng mag-aaral. Paano mo matitiyak na ilalaan ng lupon ang ganitong dami ng oras sa mga resulta ng mag-aaral?

I would need to evaluate the actual data to which you are referring to understand exactly what the research suggests. Assuming the data is true, I would ensure the board allocates the appropriate time by tracking the actual time spent during meetings dedicated to student outcomes. I would present this data at each subsequent meeting and add items to the agenda, as allowable, to ensure that the 50% threshold is met. Whatever is necessary to offer our students the best chance at success is what the board should be doing.

Kung mahalal sa Lupon, paano mo haharapin ang mga mapaghamong pag-uusap at/o mga kritisismo na maaaring lumabas mula sa mga kapwa miyembro ng Lupon, stakeholder, at sa mas malawak na komunidad?

I am always open to discussion. In the end, however, I am concerned with implementing the best ideas that positively impact stakeholders. Doing what works and making decisions based on data that achieve long term sustainable results is how you build trust and earn the respect of stakeholders.

Anong mga pangunahing tagapagpahiwatig ang iyong gagamitin upang masuri ang pagganap ng Superintendente ng WCSD? Paano mo papanagutin ang Superintendente?

Their track record of achieving positive results in previous positions and how that aligns with the needs of our stakeholders would be a key factor. Their understanding of the specific challenges facing our district along with their overall educational philosophy. Rigorous, thorough and frequent evaluations and reviews are how I would hold a superintendent accountable.

Sa isang kamakailang survey, 77% ng mga residente ng Nevada ay sumang-ayon na ang mga magulang ay dapat na maipadala ang kanilang mga anak sa pampublikong paaralan na sa tingin nila ay pinakamahusay para sa kanilang anak, kahit na ito ay nasa labas ng kanilang kapitbahayan. Sumasang-ayon ka ba? Pakipaliwanag ang iyong pangangatwiran.

I would have to see the survey to understand the exact parameters of the question so I cannot say whether or not I agree with the survey specifically. If our goal is offer the most suitable education for each student and empower parents to be part of the process, this is makes sense. Parents rights need to be respected and parent participation strongly encouraged. Whatever gets the best long term, sustainable, data supported results for stakeholders is what should be done.

Ang sumusunod na tanong ay isinumite ng kasalukuyang pampublikong mag-aaral sa mataas na paaralan: Paano mo matitiyak na ang mga mag-aaral ay mauuna sa proseso ng paggawa ng desisyon bilang miyembro ng Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa, at anong mga hakbang sa pananagutan ang iyong ilalagay upang matiyak na ito nangyayari? 

The first question I ask is “Is this the best to decision to help students learn, develop and be successful?” If you start there and build out using data and results as your guide then you will always put students first. Students should have a voice in the process and be encouraged to share their concerns through committees and student representatives.