School board candidate Q&A

What are your top three most important things in life? “Family means the most to me. I have a wonderful support system here in Chesterfield and St. Louis. I was born and raised right here in Chesterfield, and I include the community in that family aspect. Family, friends and community; that is so important to me and that ties into number two, which is education. The education of my children a...

What are your top three most important things in life? “My family is definitely number one. Their wellbeing, safety, security and ability to self-actualize are very important to me. I think equity and inclusion are very important to me. I think we are at an inflection point in our country and there's a lot of energy behind trying to send the message of equity and inclusion. There are a lot of...

What are your top three most important things in life? “Work, church and working out.” What were your elementary, middle, and high school days like? “They were a long time ago. It was a good education. It was fun, and I liked school. So I have nothing negative to say about it.” What is your connection to Parkway? “I live in the Parkway School District.” What is your favo...

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What are your top three most important things in life? “First of all, my family: my kids and my wife. My oldest is 17 at Parkway Central, and my two younger ones are in fourth and fifth grade at Highcroft. They are the most important things in my life. Beyond family, it goes to what my servant's heart is, which is with Operation Food Search and advocating for adults with developmental disabiliti...

What are your top three most important things in life? “Education, social justice, friends and family.” What were your elementary, middle and high school days like? “Well, they were definitely forthcoming. They were tough.” What is your connection to Parkway? “I went to Henry Elementary school, Pierremont, West Middle and West High. I was a substitute teacher there from the spring of 2017 to 20...