Our kids deserve safe, supportive schools
I’m not just a school board member, or even a candidate — I’m a mom. And I’ll be honest: I’m horrified that in just the first few weeks of this school year, four guns were found on two separate APS campuses. That is completely unacceptable. I know that fear firsthand — I got that text from my daughter when a gun was found at her school last year. No parent should ever get that message.
That’s why I’ve made school safety one of my top priorities. This is not a political issue for me. I’ve been a Moms Demand Action volunteer since 2013, the very beginning of the organization
That’s why I’ve made school safety one of my top priorities. This is not a political issue for me. I’ve been a Moms Demand Action volunteer since 2013, the very beginning of the organization
I graduated with the inaugural class of the Mom’s Demand Action candidate training program - Demand a Seat - in 2022, learning alongside other committed Mom’s Demand volunteers
I’m a Gun Sense Candidate (both in 2021 and 2025), and I’m proud to be endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety.
Anyone can say they support gun safety — but I’ve proven it through action. In just the first few months of serving on the APS board, I led the adoption of a safe gun storage policy.
Anyone can say they support gun safety — but I’ve proven it through action. In just the first few months of serving on the APS board, I led the adoption of a safe gun storage policy.
And I partnered with APD to launch Campus Crimestoppers, which empowers students to report threats anonymously before tragedy strikes.
APS has also made significant progress by installing fencing, cameras, alarms, heavy-duty door locks, card access, and secure vestibules in every school — over $60 million in safety investments. These measures reflect best practices, not quick fixes.
Everytown’s research is clear: the most effective way to prevent school gun violence is not just through hardware, but by creating safe, supportive school environments alongside strong security protocols. That’s the approach I’ve taken; investing in resources to improve school culture by listening to students first and foremost. These are real solutions rooted in common sense, community, and research.
But let me be clear: we cannot and will not accept guns in our schools. We’ve made progress, but there is still more to do. As a mom, a board member, and a longtime advocate for gun safety, I am committed to doing the work to keep our kids safe.
I know we can’t do this alone. That’s why I want to hear from you. Please share your ideas so we can continue building stronger, safer schools together.