My mother was a public school teacher for 30 years, and she taught me early on how important education is. I watched her spend her own money to give her students opportunities they otherwise would not have had, and that experience shaped my belief that Arizona must do more to support teachers, strengthen public schools, and ensure every child has access to a quality education.

Arizona has consistently ranked near the bottom nationally in education funding, while billions of taxpayer dollars have been directed into a voucher system with no accountability, raising serious concerns about whether public resources are being used in ways that truly strengthen educational opportunity for all students.

I believe families should have options, especially for students with specific needs, but Arizona must prioritize accountability and make sure public dollars are invested in ways that support students, teachers, and long-term educational success