My priorities reflect what I hear from parents, educators, and families across District 2 every day: special education, parent engagement, and accountability and governance. These are the issues that shape my household and the households of nearly every family I've encountered, and I am proud that our campaign has received the endorsement of the Prince George's County Educators' Association.
I am running because I'm a parent who experiences PGCPS every single day. Two of my three children engage with special education services, which means I know firsthand how hard families must work to ensure their student gets the most out of their educational experience. I want to make that fight less exhausting for all families. That means stronger compliance, more transparent communication, and a Board that treats every commitment as non-negotiable.
Special education doesn’t work in isolation, however. It works best when parents are genuinely engaged, not just notified. Too often, schools communicate at families rather than with them. I want to help build a culture where parent voices shape decisions before those decisions are made, not after. Engaged parents are the most powerful force in any school system, and right now we're leaving that power on the table.
The foundation of all of this is accountability. My standard is simple: if we're paying for it, we should see it. I will push for budget processes and performance metrics that can be understood by the average parent. When outcomes don't match investment, my job on the Board is to ask the hard questions. And when we’re doing the right thing, it’s my job to celebrate it loudly.
When parents are engaged, students are better supported. When the system is accountable, trust is earned. That's the cycle I want to help build in District 2.
By third grade, students move from learning to read to reading to learn. Without a strong foundation, every other subject becomes harder, and opportunities shrink.
Reading is more than academics—it builds confidence, independence, and choice. It is key to accessing opportunity.
As a board member, I will:
Invest with purpose: Support proven strategies that improve literacy for all students.
Lean on our community: Partner with local groups and businesses to put books into students’ hands— in schools, community centers, churches, barbershops, and more.
You want to ensure they receive consistent, unbiased support as they navigate a system that can feel confusing and overwhelming. The process is challenging, and for most parents, it can feel impossible—especially if they don’t know what resources are available.
Families shouldn’t have to chase services that are already guaranteed. Students deserve to learn with dignity, without delays that impact their growth, and without feeling dismissed.
As a board member, I will:
Be a watchdog for progress: Ensure our budget and policies support the goals of the 2.0 Special Education Strategic Plan.
Support the whole student: Expand programs and resources so all students—especially those in special education—have what they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
I am a father at the bus stop, in the pickup line, volunteering at field day, helping with homework at the kitchen table, and keeping three kids on track during virtual learning. We feel the system’s successes—and its gaps—every day.
But my experience alone is not enough. We need more voices and stories heard to truly understand what’s happening in the classrooms and communities where our children are growing. When parents are respected partners, trust grows—and when trust grows, schools get stronger.
As a board member, I will:
Make partnership and engagement a priority: Outreach shouldn’t just happen for snow days or cancellations; it should inform decision-making through regular listening sessions, accessible meetings, and clear communication standards.
Strengthen and Empower PTAs: Support parent-teacher organizations as vital partners in schools, providing resources, advocacy, and trusted guidance for students, teachers, and families.
The budget is more than a single vote each spring. Just like in our own homes, how we spend determines what we prioritize and protect. Every investment should come with a clear expectation: measurable, positive outcomes for our students.
As a board member, I follow one guiding principle: if we pay for it, we deserve it, and we should see the impact.
If we fund literacy, reading scores should improve.
If we expand special education resources, families should feel the difference.
If we back safety initiatives, the climate in our schools should improve.
Budgets that sound good and budgets that work are not the same. I work hard, and I believe our tax dollars should work hard too—delivering real results for our children and our community.
Have questions or suggestions? I would love to hear from you!
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