Academic excellence & future readiness
Strengthen rigorous academics, STEM, arts, Career Technical Education, dual enrollment, and responsible use of AI so students are prepared for college, careers, skilled trades, military service, and life.
Priorities & proven results
Keep Irvine schools moving forward
Katie combines classroom experience, a parent’s perspective, and a record of collaborative governance to protect excellence while preparing IUSD for what comes next.
Student well-being & the whole child
Continue strengthening school-based mental health services, early intervention, counseling resources, student wellness, and safe, connected school communities.
Fair funding & fiscal responsibility
Advocate for adequate state and federal funding, protect classroom programs, and make transparent, strategic investments while maintaining IUSD’s strong financial position.
Outstanding educators & employees
Support policies that recruit, develop, and retain exceptional teachers, administrators, and classified employees—the people who make Irvine schools outstanding.
Opportunity for every student
Ensure students with different strengths and needs—including students receiving special education services—have high expectations and the individualized support required to thrive.
Thoughtful, transparent leadership
Listen to students, parents, educators, and community members; study issues carefully; collaborate respectfully; and keep students at the center of every vote.
A record of service
Leadership that delivers for students
During her first term, Katie helped expand mental health support, strengthen career pathways, advocate for school funding, and lead the search for IUSD’s Superintendent.
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