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Government

Command a Positive Role in Democracy with Open Records

Join Stefan Ritter, Georgia's Senior State Attorney General, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, as he leads a community session: Georgia's Open Meetings and Open Records Act.

Education

Leaving It On the Field (in Duluth Patch)

If you are still weighing your options, I would like to quickly walk you through what I’ve learned researching this campaign and where I stand as a result.

Education

In My Wildest Dreams (in Duluth Patch)

I am so grateful to everyone who’s supported me especially the droves of Republicans who have crossed party lines to make a stand with me for fiscal responsibility and outstanding education.

Education

Where We Stand (in Duluth Patch)

Thank you to everyone who came out Monday for the Candidate Forum in Peachtree Corners. The evening was certainly illuminating.

Education

How We Succeed or Fail - The IE2 Contract (in Duluth Patch)

GCPS is the only district in the state with what should be raised expectations thanks to the IE2 contract, but instead we have low graduation rates, especially among minorities.

Politics

Through The Looking Glass (in Duluth Patch)

This week marks one year since I first decided to run for office. We have just one short month before the election and this has already been the most eye-opening experience in my career.

Education

The Big Questions (in Duluth Patch)

The League of Women Voters sent me a few questions to answer this week. I thought voters may want to take a look at my responses to tough questions.

Politics

Good News and Bad News (in Duluth Patch)

The good news is that overall SAT scores in Gwinnett County are up this year over last year. The bad news is that two high schools in District III have reported SAT scores lower than last year.

Education

Let’s Live in Reality (in Duluth Patch)

It brings me no joy to say it, but the school board – including the District III incumbent – is out of touch.

Education

The Winds of Change (in Duluth Patch)

I know that many people in District 3 have felt for a long time that no listens or cares when they cry foul. But it appears that at last, the winds of change are starting to blow through here.