Education and
Public Schools

Instead of supporting public schools, extremist Republicans pass policies to defund them in favor of school vouchers. I have worked and advocated tirelessly for public education, early childhood education, resources for students struggling for literacy, and increased funding for Georgia’s pre-K program.

Public schools are the cornerstones of our community. Education is the ultimate equalizer.

As one of just three women in the Georgia House with primary school age kids, I understand the issues of post-covid learning loss, literacy struggles, special needs, pre-k limitations, and underfunded programs first hand. I understand the struggle of balancing being a working mom with rising childcare costs. I also understand what it’s like to get a notification from the school district notifying you your child’s school is on lockdown because of the threat of gun violence.

  • SB 233 would create a voucher system for private schools. I actively fought against  this legislation that would drain resources from already under-resourced public schools.

  • I have spoken out in favor of proposals to increase funding for pre-K, including raising teacher salaries and reducing class sizes. This investment in early childhood education is crucial for children's success and allows more parents to return to work.

  • I co-sponsored HB 538, the Georgia Early Literacy Act, which aims to improve reading skills by requiring high-quality instructional materials, providing special training for reading teachers, and implementing screening for struggling students

  • Recognizing the importance of early childhood education and the positive impact it has on children's development and families' economic stability, I have advocated for Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services Program (CAPS). This program assists low-income working families with childcare for infants and toddlers.

  • I have supported proposals to increase funding for Georgia's pre-K program, including raising teacher salaries and reducing class sizes. This investment in early childhood education is crucial for children's success and allows more parents to return to work.