I am seeking re-election to the Whitewater School Board because this community and our schools mean a great deal to my family and me. Whitewater has been our home for the past 27 years, and it is where my husband and I chose to raise our children. We have two children who have grown up in Whitewater schools. Our oldest is a graduate of Whitewater High School, and our youngest is currently a freshman at WHS. Watching my children grow and succeed here has reinforced how important strong public schools are to our community.

I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, and my connection to the district is both personal and professional. I have been an educator for 22 years and currently work as a special education teacher. This experience allows me to relate firsthand to the work of educators and the needs of students. I also hold a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

For the past three years, I have had the privilege of serving on the Whitewater School Board, and I am currently the sitting Board President. In this role, I have worked collaboratively with fellow board members and district leadership to support students, staff, and families while helping guide important decisions for the district. I have also had the opportunity to be part of the hiring of our new superintendent.

Beyond the board, I stay actively involved in our community through organizations such as the Whitewater High School Athletic Booster Club, Whitewater LEADS, and the Parks and Recreation Board. Prior to that, I served on the Whitewater Middle School PTO for three years, including my final year as PTO president.

I am proud of the progress our district has made and excited about the positive momentum in our schools. With the addition of our new superintendent, Samuel Karns, and his leadership in strengthening connections among our board, schools, families, and community, I believe it is important to maintain continuity and stability on the board to keep this work moving forward.

Serving on the school board has been a true honor, and I would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our community and supporting the success of every student in Whitewater.

Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Stephanie Hicks. The Whitewater Banner welcomes a submission to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com from Common Council, School Board or Town Board candidates for the city and nearby towns.