I'm running for the State Board of Education because I believe public education in Michigan is under attack.

We need serious people talking about serious issues:

• strengthening public institutions, like our public schools; 
• providing a high quality education for all children, not just those who grow up in the suburbs; and, 
• defending our colleagues in the schools who are doing tremendous work under very difficult conditions.

Michigan's children and teachers deserve safe, well-maintained, and fully-funded public schools. They also deserve the full support of our state legislature and the citizens of our state. 

Strong public schools are the engine that drives a stronger Michigan.