Focus on Midland Board of Education 

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MY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION THAT QUALIFIES ME TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR MIDLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

         Although I have experience in basic lesson planning and instruction for firefighter continuing education, I believe my greatest qualification is as a task-oriented firefighter officer.  Gathering information quickly, formulating a plan and acting on that plan in an emergency requires excellent communication, decision making and mental flexibility as well as the ability to remain calm in an intense situation.  As a command officer at one of Dallas' 58 fire stations, I had to perform administrative duties as well as human resources, team building, training and community relations. 

 

THE MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Moving Midland Public Schools forward in curriculum development, building infrastructure, increasing student enrollment and community outreach. 

The roll of a board member is to make decision on these areas but also to be present in the community.  Being seen and answering questions from taxpayers is critical for good communications and good will in the supporting community. 

 

MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE MIDLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL. 

I feel the most pressing needs are addressing our aging infrastructure.  Currently our schools average 67 years of age and the lifespan of a school in America is about 60 years.  We've built one school since 1968.  One.  Updated schools are essential in modern instruction but can also attract new families to the area.  A component of addressing that need is educating the taxpayers that this is now critical and no longer a wish, it's something we must do in order to even have a Midland Public Schools.  Secondary issues are screen time for our younger students and AI instruction.  I feel both should be limited in favor of more traditional methods that better encourage writing and reading skills.  

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