As a complete product of Issaquah public schools, there is absolutely no way I would be here if I didn't have well-funded arts programs and some great teachers who were constantly pushing me intellectually and personally.

If confirmed, I will be a strong advocate for great public schools.

As an eight-year-old, I would listen to stories and biographies of Charles Darwin and Galileo. I also went to wonderful schools and had great teachers who inspired me.

My personal bias is to let districts and schools and teachers make the adjustments and not to try to look at a system-wide adjustment,

We think this is a win-win situation both for Arkansas schools in need of teachers and for displaced educators in need of a job until they are able to return to their homes.

It's a wonderful thing serving our district. We are truly blessed at Milan schools because we have the best teachers, faculty and staff in the world. They are truly dedicated to providing the best education possible to our kids, and overall it's an honor to serve this district. It really is.