As Wilson County Schools nears 21,000 students, proactive planning matters more than ever. Building schools and updating facilities before overcrowding impacts teachers and students will help ensure continued success. We are on the right path, and I hope to play a role in that progress moving forward. 

High-quality educators and support staff are the backbone of student success. I strongly support continuing and expanding beginning-teacher support programs, competitive benefits, and meaningful retention incentives. Our veteran teachers, whose experience and commitment help define the excellence of Wilson County Schools, must also be valued and supported.  Wilson County Schools is also fortunate to have some of the best support staff anywhere. These non-teaching professionals are essential to daily operations and to maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. From administrative assistants, custodians, and bus drivers to nurses, counselors, psychologists, librarians, IT technicians, and paraprofessionals, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to meet students’ physical, emotional, and logistical needs—allowing teachers to focus on instruction. Their dedication is vital to the success of our schools, and they deserve to be recognized, heard, and supported.

EVERY student deserves access to strong academics, support services, and extracurricular opportunities regardless of zip code. I will advocate for equitable resource allocation, clear communication with all community stakeholders, and policies shaped by community input, including educators, students, and parents.