When I say that I believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion, I’m not speaking in code. I’m not trying to covertly insert some other belief system. I’m not trying to scare you. So why should we be concerned about diversity,…
Read MoreIn July, I wrote about my position on masks in our schools. Much has changed since then as the Delta variant of COVID-19 took hold. The day I posted my first message about masks, July 9, 2021, Pierce County was…
Read MoreDuring my campaign, I’ve been asked a few times about my position on critical race theory (CRT). Though it would be difficult to miss the national uproar over the phrase, it’s not a part of the Puyallup School District’s K-12…
Read MoreI was recently asked a question in a Facebook group about my position on mask wearing in our schools. It hasn’t been something I’ve devoted much attention to in my campaign for one reason: The School Board doesn’t have the…
Read MoreI recently wrote about the job of a school director. Each School Board in the state has defined its role and the role of a school director in its governing documents. Puyallup’s Board believes that at its core, the board…
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