We are here to do what's best for all the children in the district. When our board had to appoint someone, we looked for someone who puts the system and the kids first with no hidden agendas.

I think different people have different things to offer. As a retired police officer, I feel I bring certain experience to the table.

Sometimes my conscience tells me to vote against a certain policy or program, and I do, and everyone else votes for it and it passes. I'm going to work just as hard to make sure it's successful as I would had I approved it.