As AASA president, I would challenge our critics and promote our successes. I would also propose national pension portability so that each of us can determine our own future. Our families should not be penalized for our willingness to serve. Educational leaders are the caretakers of the nation's schoolchildren. If the caregiver suffers, so does the child.
Leadership is about reaching out and caring from the heart.
I recognize the diverse needs of children and the value of public education. I am a public education advocate. I am interested in serving on the AASA Executive Committee primarily to represent and give voice to the underrepresented small school districts. Small school districts represent approximately 70 percent of the school districts in California, and well over 50 percent of the school districts nationwide, yet our voice seems to be forgotten against the wishes of the large school districts. I want the small school districts to know that they will have a strong voice in AASA, and that our needs will be considered.