Carmen’s Priorities

  • Focus on improving student outcomes

    #1: Ensure our students have choices once they graduate including college enrollment and career pathway options.

    #2: Support the strategy and rollout of the comprehensive Career and Technical Education programs.

    #3: Encourage investment as a community in our students so they are productive citizens.

  • Prioritize recruiting & retaining high-quality and diverse teachers & support staff

    #1: Ensure we have comprehensive wages for teachers and staff.

    #2: Foster stronger partnerships with local colleges, universities, and nonprofits to create a teacher and support staff pipeline.

    #3: Ensure quality professional development and mentoring opportunities to support the growth of our educators and staff.

  • Increase parent engagement & advocacy efforts

    #1: Incorporate student, family, and community voice in board decisions.

    #2: Serve as a convener to bring all stakeholders together for the good of students.

    #3: Champion policies that are distinctive to our students and community.