ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Delivered the strongest academic growth in over a decade, with clear progress across the California School Dashboard.

Expanded literacy support by securing reading coaches at nearly every elementary school to help students reach grade-level proficiency.

Secured the largest TK–12 school bond in Orange County history, bringing in $355 million to modernize schools and fix aging infrastructure. 

Launched an innovative lab school at Monroe Elementary in partnership with UC Irvine to bring cutting-edge teaching into classrooms.

Expanded school-based mental health teams to better support student well-being.

Maintained a student-to-counselor ratio below the state average to ensure students receive the support they need.

Championed a district-wide immigrant support plan with clear policies, staff training, food assistance, and Know Your Rights workshops reaching over 21,000 families.

Strengthened college and career pathways by leading a Workplace Readiness Resolution and expanding partnerships with local trade unions.

Established student board member positions to ensure student voice is represented in decision-making. 

Replaced frozen, processed meals with fresh, scratch-cooked food to ensure students have access to healthier, more nutritious meals every day.