Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I am seeking this position because I have a passion for our schools and for assuring that all children succeed academically. I currently serve as a school counselor in the Everett School District where I work with youth in both a teaching and counseling capacity. The stories of my students and families have motivated me to bring their voices to Olympia and impact public policy.

In my participation with various organizations, I have had the great privilege of traveling around the state to talk with hundreds of families and children who have shared with me many stories, challenges and inspirational dreams.

These are dreams of becoming doctors, teachers, engineers and a dream of making the world a better place. I have yet to meet a student that wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to fail today" or a parent who has said, "I don't want my child to succeed."

I will prioritize funding education and reducing class sizes so children can succeed. That means finding new funding and taking a tough look at corporate tax loopholes that cost the state millions a year. Businesses thrive when they have an educated work force and I am committed to building a 21st century workforce that will make sure Washington succeeds for years to come.

It's simple really: when our children succeed our state succeeds.

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