A staunch belief in the importance of education. A commitment to helping make high quality education available to everyone.

Classroom teaching experience, from ESL in Guatemala to Social Studies in Illinois public high schools.

Legal experience, as a former practicing attorney, possessed of a solid understanding of educational issues and the law.

Non-profit leadership experience, director of a highly successful college access program for low-income, minority, first-gen high school students.

Collaborator -- with students, families, teachers, principals, district leadership, outside organizations, colleges, community leaders.

Analytical, detail-oriented, strategic, innovative, passionate.