My Bio
I am running for Katy ISD Position 4 because our schools work best when we put teachers first, students at the center, and families at the table. My background in nonprofit leadership and board governance has shown me that listening only matters if it leads to action.
In 2023, I accompanied students to the Texas Capitol to advocate for their education. Most offices welcomed them. One did not. A staffer closed the door and said they were unavailable. One student turned to me and asked, “Do they even care what we have to say?” That moment stayed with me and shaped how I think about leadership and accountability.
Later that year, I attended a Katy ISD board meeting where nearly 100 community members spoke. Many left without a clear understanding of what came next. It reinforced something I believe strongly: listening has to be consistent, and it has to lead to decisions people can understand.
I bring experience leading nonprofit organizations and working with boards, managing budgets, and building partnerships across diverse communities. I understand the role of a trustee: setting direction, providing oversight, passing a responsible budget, and holding the superintendent accountable for results. I approach every decision the same way: is it good for students, does it support our teachers and staff, and is it a responsible use of taxpayer dollars?
I started my first job at 14 working for a nonprofit youth agency that supported students in schools, after school programs, and group homes. I saw early on that when students trust their teachers and support staff, outcomes improve.
Katy ISD is a strong district, and I believe we can make it even stronger. With the right focus, I will work to strengthen support for educators, respect families, and maintain clear, disciplined governance that keeps students at the center of every decision.
My Key Issues
Empowering Teachers
Cookie cutter solutions do not work in real classrooms. Students come from different schools, socioeconomic backgrounds, and levels of family and community support. Teachers face different needs as a result. By listening regularly and acting on what we hear, we can develop solutions that work for our educators while tailoring support to meet individual classroom realities.
Championing Parents
Based on my plain language understanding of the constitutional amendment passed in November 2025, parents are the first and primary decision makers for their children. Trustees serve families best by respecting those rights and avoiding policies that overstep that role. Katy ISD already has the right tools. Canvas gives parents direct, granular control over their child’s book access while allowing our Superintendent and campus leaders to do the jobs they are trained and paid to do. We should support them, not micromanage them.
Supporting Administration
Our Superintendent is the educational leader and chief executive officer of the District. We pay Dr. Gregorski a lot of money because he is highly qualified. It's our job as a board to pass the budget and hold him accountable. It's his job to hold the rest of the schools accountable. Let's support him instead of getting in the way with more policies that create confusion or put our students and teachers at risk.
Class Rooms, not Court Rooms
As trustees, we have a responsibility to make thoughtful, legally sound decisions that keep the focus on students, not courtrooms. When we ignore clear guidance or overstep our authority, it opens the door to costly legal challenges that waste taxpayer dollars and distract from education. Let’s lead with care, follow the law, and put students first.
Fiscal Responsibility
Trustees are responsible for doing the most for students with the dollars we have. While broader civic participation matters, wasting taxpayer money on more expensive election schemes does not help classrooms. Those funds are better used increasing paraprofessional pay, hiring more staff, and fixing healthcare plans that are driving employees away. When we take care of teachers and staff, they can better take care of students.
Teacher Support & Retention
Strong schools start with strong teachers, and retention depends on more than compensation alone. Teachers stay where they feel supported in the classroom, backed on discipline, and respected as professionals. The board’s role is to ensure systems are in place that support retention, including competitive pay, manageable workloads, and meaningful opportunities for educator feedback. I support structured, ongoing educator advisory groups that provide regular input to district leadership and the board. Listening must be consistent and tied to action. Trustees do not manage staff directly, but they set expectations through policy, budget priorities, and oversight. When those systems are aligned and functioning well, retention improves, recruitment becomes easier, and students benefit from stability and experience in the classroom.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes should drive every decision the board makes. Strong averages are important, but they can hide gaps between student groups. The board’s responsibility is to adopt clear, measurable goals and monitor progress throughout the year. I would prioritize early literacy, especially third grade reading, and math readiness heading into middle school, because those are key indicators of long-term success. Trustees should expect regular, transparent reporting that shows how all student groups are performing. When gaps appear, the board ensures that the district has plans in place to address them. The focus is not on managing instruction, but on setting expectations, reviewing data, and holding the system accountable for results.
Budget & Spending
The board is responsible for adopting a budget that aligns with district goals and student outcomes. That starts with protecting classroom funding, teacher compensation, and student support programs. At the same time, trustees must ensure sound fiscal practices and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. I support conducting regular, independent reviews of district spending to identify efficiencies and improve transparency. Any savings should be reinvested into classrooms and teacher support. The board does not manage day-to-day expenditures, but it sets priorities, approves the budget, and monitors financial performance. A disciplined, transparent budgeting process builds public trust and ensures resources are used effectively.
Governance
The role of a trustee is governance, not management. The board sets vision and goals, adopts policy, approves the budget, and hires and evaluates the superintendent. The superintendent is responsible for daily operations and implementation. Clear roles are essential to a high-functioning district. Trustees should ask thoughtful, data-driven questions, request information in public, and make decisions based on evidence. Disagreement is part of the process, but it should remain focused on student outcomes and district priorities. Once a decision is made, the board moves forward together. Individual trustees do not act alone. Effective governance requires discipline, clarity, and a commitment to working as a team.
Parental Rights
Parents are the primary decision makers in their child’s life, and schools should partner with them through transparency and communication. The board’s role is to adopt policies that ensure parents have access to information and the ability to make decisions for their own child, while complying with state law. I support an opt-out approach for specific materials or activities, applied to an individual student, not imposed on others. No one parent or group should make decisions for every family. Trustees do not manage classroom instruction, but they set clear expectations for transparency, access, and communication. A strong partnership between families and schools supports better outcomes for students.
Student Safety & Discipline
Safe classrooms are essential for learning. Katy ISD already has a Student Code of Conduct and a Discipline Management Plan in place. The board’s responsibility is to ensure these policies are clear, lawful, and applied consistently across the district. Trustees should regularly review discipline data to ensure fairness, including how situations like self-defense are evaluated. The board does not handle individual discipline cases, but it ensures that systems are working as intended. At the same time, campuses must have the support they need to address serious or repeated disruptions. Safety and fairness must work together, and the board’s role is to provide oversight, set expectations, and monitor outcomes.
Curriculum & Libraries
In Texas, academic standards are set at the state level, and local boards ensure district materials align with those standards and applicable laws. The board’s role is oversight and policy, not micromanaging classroom instruction or reviewing materials one by one. Library materials must follow state law, district policy, and age-appropriate guidelines. Within that framework, I support parental access and choice. Parents should be able to see what their child is accessing and opt their child out of specific materials if they choose. That decision applies to their child, not to all students. Trustees ensure compliance, adopt clear policies, and hold the system accountable for consistent implementation.
Growth & Facilities
Katy ISD continues to grow, and the board is responsible for long-term planning to meet that growth. This includes approving bond programs, setting priorities for new construction, and ensuring existing campuses are maintained and updated. Bond proposals should be clear, focused, and centered on core needs such as safety, capacity, and instructional infrastructure. Trustees must ensure accurate cost estimates, competitive processes, and strong oversight to maintain public trust. The board does not manage construction projects directly, but it sets expectations, approves plans, and monitors progress. Responsible planning ensures that all students have access to safe, functional learning environments.
Career Readiness
Students should graduate with real options for their future. College readiness is important, but it is not the only path. The board’s role is to support programs that prepare students for college, careers, and the workforce through policy, partnerships, and resource allocation. Katy ISD has a strong foundation in career and technical education, and there is opportunity to expand partnerships with local businesses and industry. Students benefit from hands-on learning, certifications, and exposure to real-world opportunities. Trustees do not manage programs directly, but they ensure that resources are aligned with outcomes and that students are graduating prepared for the next step.
Accountability
Accountability begins with clear goals and measurable outcomes. The board adopts district goals, monitors progress, and evaluates performance, including the superintendent’s performance, based on those results. I would focus on indicators such as teacher retention, early literacy, math readiness, and transparent reporting in key areas like discipline and special education services. Trustees should review data regularly and ensure that progress is communicated clearly to the public. The board holds the system accountable through oversight, not day-to-day management. Effective accountability requires consistency, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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