Why I'm Running
“I’m running for School Board because I believe in the limitless potential of every child.
As a parent and a former public school teacher in under-resourced communities, I know a high-quality education that meets the holistic needs of children and families can transform lives and strengthen communities.
Today nearly half of our students aren’t meeting grade-level standards and Covid has only exacerbated longstanding inequities and left many children and families reeling from trauma. Despite this, I’m optimistic about what we can achieve with clear goals centered around kids and families.
We must remain focused on sustaining student growth TK-12 by equipping educators, support staff, and school leaders with the training and support they need to ensure every child has the skills, resources, and resilience to succeed. On the School Board, I will work in respectful partnership with parents, teachers, students, and school leaders to implement systems and provide resources for our children to thrive and build stronger schools and communities.
I would be honored to have you by my side in achieving this mission.”
Shana's Plan for the School Board
As a parent with firsthand experience navigating school during a pandemic, Shana knows what families have been through. On the School Board, she’ll build stronger schools that ensure every San Diego student – regardless of neighborhood or ability – has the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.
Today, our school board has no parents with children in our schools. As a mom with a daughter in our schools, Shana will represent the district’s families and elevate and amplify their voices on the Board.
Shana's Priorities
- Close the opportunity and achievement gap with targeted and evidence-informed investments that leverage government funding and community-based resources.
- Utilize meaningful data and systems of accountability to guide investments and evaluate impact.
- Improve transparency, communications, and build partnerships between parents, teachers, and school leaders.
- Address student mental health needs and scale the use of restorative practices in all schools.
- Improve learning outcomes with research-based reading instruction, high-quality visual and performing arts education, and hands-on TK-12 STEM learning.
- Develop Community Schools that address the holistic needs of children and families with access to mental health, housing, nutrition, healthcare, legal services, engaging expanded learning opportunities, and meaningfully engagement of families.
- Build effective school leadership by recruiting, developing, and retaining strong principals and school leaders.
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Invest in teachers with system-wide coaching and professional development.
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