Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.

As a member of the Oakland School Board, Kathryn will approach decision-making through one guiding question:

How will this improve outcomes for students?

Kathryn's priorities are grounded in accountable leadership, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. These priorities will guide how she evaluates policy, oversee public resources, engage with our community, and make decisions on behalf of Oakland's students and families.

 

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Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and graduate prepared for whatever path they choose. Improving student outcomes means providing a strong academic foundation, safe and well-maintained learning environments, and meaningful opportunities that prepare students for success in college, careers, and life.

Focus Areas

  • Strengthen literacy and reading proficiency

  • Increase math achievement and numeracy

  • Use data and community inputs to identify learning gaps and improve student outcomes

  • Promote safe and inclusive schools

  • Prioritize maintenance, modernization, and responsible stewardship of school facilities

  • Expand career pathway, industrial arts, and skilled trades programs

  • School site resourcing, educator and student facing staff advocacy

 

 

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Successful schools require visionary leadership. Oakland families deserve transparent decision-making, responsible stewardship of public resources, and a Board that remains focused on measurable results for students.

Focus Areas

  • Promote transparent governance and clear communication

  • Responsible budgeting and financial oversight

  • Accountability for measurable student outcomes

  • Strategic planning focused on long-term sustainability

  • Improve public trust through thoughtful, data/evidence based decision-making

  • Collaborative, respectful, and solution-oriented Board culture

 

 

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Strong schools are built through strong relationships. Lasting progress happens when students, families, educators, staff, labor partners, community organizations, and district leadership work together toward shared goals.

Focus Areas

  • Meaningful family engagement

  • Supporting and valuing educators and staff

  • Collaboration with labor and community partners

  • Partnerships that expand opportunities for students

  • Open communication and community engagement

  • Respectful collaboration that builds trust

 

 

My Commitments

As your School Board Director, Kathryn will work to keep student outcomes at the center of every decision, lead with transparency and accountability, use public resources responsibly, and stay engaged with the students, families, educators, staff, and community members she serves.