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Supporting Students with Celiac Disease in the School Community
Recently, the parent of a student with celiac disease contacted the school board with concerns about her child’s experience in our...
Sep 93 min read


What's it like to serve on the school board?
This month, I'm sharing more of my perspective on what it's like to serve on the school board. (Last month I gave you my two cents on...
May 8, 20242 min read


What is the time commitment for a school board member at LLESD?
One of the most common questions I get as a school board member is about the time commitment required to serve as a district trustee. In...
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Mini Tutorial: School Boards 101
Why are school board meetings so darn formal, unlike any other meeting you've attended in your work or volunteer life? Some of this...
Dec 2, 20233 min read


The ABC's of LLESD
A sure-fire way to feel like an outsider is to be part of a conversation that includes acronyms and specialized terms you don't...
Sep 6, 20235 min read


Social Media & Local Middle-School Girls
The Surgeon General's recent advisory on social media and teen mental health outlined some pretty concerning trends: Teens who spend 3+...
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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