Students come first. Every school should deliver strong academics, and every decision should answer one question: does this help our students succeed?
Good schools need good teachers. We need to recruit them, support them, and give them reasons to stay.
Taxpayer dollars should be spent responsibly, transparently, and where they do the most good for our students.
Students and teachers deserve schools that are safe, healthy, and focused on learning.
I am a Republican. I believe in personal liberty, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and local leaders who work for the people they represent.
Strong schools are the foundation of strong communities.
If we want Baton Rouge to be a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we have to strengthen our schools.
Every School Board decision should start with one question:
What is best for the students?
Our country was founded on the principle of personal liberty. Parents should have that same freedom to choose the educational environment that best fits their child's needs.
Taxpayers should expect their dollars to be spent wisely in order to support a learning environment that produces the best results possible. A system that serves the students and families, not the system itself.
Strong academic performance should be the standard by which all schools are measured. Parents should be able to confidently choose from quality traditional public schools, magnet schools, charter schools, and other educational options that all meet that standard. School choice ensures that students can attain the best education possible, setting them up for bright and successful futures.