Children are our most precious resource. As a former teacher, I’ve supported pay raises for teachers and funding to lower class sizes. I’ll make sure we invest in our schools and teachers—not school bureaucracy—and assure that every student who wants to attend college in Washington has access to the school of their choice. I have supported bills investing in educational mentor programs and improving opportunities for our most vulnerable children through funding distribution.

Caring for our children includes early learning and affordable childcare. These resources are essential, not only for the youth of Washington, but to support our working parents. I am proud to have sponsored legislation improving access to childcare for parents working to complete their higher education as well as expanding access to early learning opportunities.