10/23/2024
I want to take a moment to share what has been weighing heavily on my heart. This election is my first experience campaigning during an election, and it has opened my eyes to the deep divisions that exist within our community.
For over three years, I have poured my heart and soul into this district. I’ve sacrificed countless nights away from my family, asking my husband to juggle work and childcare so I could fulfill my responsibilities—meetings, events, and conferences that are vital to our mission. I have leaned on friends and family when my husband couldn’t be there, missing bedtimes and family dinners. I don’t share this to evoke pity; I share it because the behaviors I’ve witnessed during this election cycle have been truly heartbreaking.
Three years ago, I chose to get involved not just for my own children, but for every child in our community. I have strived to be a dedicated board member, advocating for our students, teachers, staff, and administration. My political affiliation should never define my commitment to this board or the work we do. Early in this campaign, I was warned to brace myself for resistance simply because I’m a registered Republican. Yet we are a non-partisan body, and I have always kept my political beliefs separate from my role on the board.
I hope we can learn from this experience. The cruelty and judgment based on political differences must come to an end. I believe my actions and dedication as a member of the Vallecito Union School Board speak for themselves.
Let us strive to do better and to be better for the sake of our children and our community.
