12/21/2021
My 8 1/2 years on the Haysville School Board.
One of the first and greatest lessons I have learned in my experience on the Board is that being elected to this position is not a seat of power or control, this position is one of great obligation and responsibility. When we take this oath, we commit to doing everything we can to help all students in the Haysville Community achieve success. We work together as a team; recognizing that as with any team, our positions and processes vary according to our role, experience, and expertise. However, in the end, we all have the same goal of doing what is best for the students. With this in mind, I want you all to know that I am immensely proud of this Board, our Administration, staff, and students, and all the work that we have done over the years. I am particularly proud of the way this Board has addressed changing priorities regarding the health, wellbeing, and academic success of our kids. This Board has displayed a humility that I believe is rare, continually assessing ever-changing needs and not being too proud to adjust according to what is best for our students. This is one of the best districts in the state, and I will always continue to announce that from the rooftops. These past nine years as a Board member for the Haysville Schools has been one of the greatest and most humbling honors of my life! I wish to thank our teachers, staff, administration, families, and most of all our students for allowing me to be a small part of such an amazing piece of your lives. I pray and hope each and every one of you continues to find the good in all things that come into your lives. Being a Board member is absolutely one of my most beautiful “best things”. Thank you.