Angie Gallo

Education Students must develop strong literacy, critical thinking, life, and citizenship skills to build vibrant communities and a competitive workforce. Education Every student deserves a safe, supportive, and consistent learning environment where they are healthy, valued, and able to thrive—regardless of disability, race, religion, national origin, identity, or zip code. Education Recruit, support, and retain exceptional teachers and staff so every student benefits from strong instruction—especially in early literacy and reading proficiency. Education Protect academic freedom so teachers can meet students where they are and respond to their needs with professional judgment and joy in teaching. Taxes / Budget Use taxpayer dollars responsibly and strategically aligning funding with student success, educator support, and community values. Education Students must have access to a well-rounded education, including strong academics, diverse and age-appropriate books, arts, athletics, career and technical education, and enrichment opportunities. Education Empowered students learn more. Students deserve agency with creative, challenging, and relevant learning today—not passive preparation for tomorrow. Education Advocate for significantly higher state funding for educator salaries and prioritize people over programs in district budgeting. Taxes / Budget Chronic underfunding of transportation, safety, programs for English language learners(ESOL) and students with special needs (ESE), arts, athletics, and class-size requirements. Education Ensure educators and staff have affordable benefits by reviewing health plans annually, identifying efficiencies, and using savings to reduce employee costs. Education Literacy is foundational. Every child must learn to read through evidence-based instruction grounded in the science of reading, so students can access all subjects and fully engage in learning. Education Create strong AI policies with safeguards to ensure that student privacy is protected and critical thinking skills are preserved. Taxes / Budget Taxpayer-funded vouchers and corporations that divert resources from public schools without accountability.