Prioritize academic readiness and real world preparation.

Improve Ready Graduate rates through data-driven decisions.

Protect instructional time and classroom focus.

Ensure curriculum supports strong academic outcomes.

Listen directly to teachers about classroom needs.

Reduce unnecessary burdens where possible.

Support meaningful professional development.

Recruit and retain high-quality educators.

Maintain strong school safety for staff and students.

Blount County is growing, and school planning must keep pace responsibly.

Use enrollment and capacity data to guide major decisions.

Ensure taxpayer investments are supported by clear need.

Schools must meet the needs of working families.

Encourage alignment between city and county systems where practical.

Support strong extracurricular and enrichment opportunities.

Focus on solutions, not noise.

Listen first and make data-informed decisions.

Keep the board focused on students and teachers.

Maintain a calm, community-centered leadership style.