The Forest Park Review sent questionnaires to each person running for public office in 2025. The Review’s questions are in bold and the candidate’s responses are below.
With a new presidential administration has come sweeping federal changes affecting public schools. How would you look to guide the district in this new climate?
In this new climate, I would advocate to keep public funding within public schools. I don’t think public funds should be used for choice schools. Public schools and school choice is an area the presidential administration has already changed.
What is your impression of new superintendent Krish Mohip? How would you look to work with him if elected?
Krish Mohip has shown a desire to work and I would look to work together with him as a team.
It’s no secret that there has been a high rate of turnover in the D209 superintendent position. What do you make of that and how would you work to support more stability in the district administration?
I would work as a team with the superintendent. High turnover for some superintendents is not uncommon. However, without stability, school districts don’t do well academically .
What does equity in education mean to you? How would you advocate for it if elected?
To me, equity means making sure all students get whatever he/she needs. Equity is meeting students wherever they are academically.
Is there any program or resource you’ve seen implemented in another school district that you think Proviso students and families would really benefit from? How would it fill an existing gap?
None