ESD 171 North Central Educational Service District

Which of the following were part of your own K-12 schooling? (Check all that apply.)

Arts-focused Career & Technical Education, Media Arts, Visual Art

Which of these arts did you experience outside the K-12 school day? (Check all that apply.)

Arts-focused Career & Technical Education, Media Arts, Visual Art

How did your experiences with the arts impact your education, or your life after high school?

• Art allows the mind to untangle.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider implementing? (Check all that would you would pursue.)

Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and/or arts organizations

What strengths or challenges are unique to your school district's arts programming, and what would you like voters to know about your perspective on them?

Soap Lake needs to expand in the arts and theater department.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your vision for supporting arts education, or how arts education fits with your campaign as a whole?

Partner with the local arts to show case the opportunities.

Which of the following were part of your own K-12 schooling? (Check all that apply.)

Music, Theatre

Which of these arts did you experience outside the K-12 school day? (Check all that apply.)

Cultural/Folk Arts

How did your experiences with the arts impact your education, or your life after high school?

• Passionate about arts education with my children and the students in ourdistrict

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider implementing? (Check all that would you would pursue.)

Support professional development and/or collaborative time for arts teachers, Explore opportunities for CTE and Arts Education, Study Washington’s arts requirements in depth to ensure effective implimentation

What strengths or challenges are unique to your school district's arts programming, and what would you like voters to know about your perspective on them?

Art programming is key to achieving a well-rounded, informed student.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your vision for supporting arts education, or how arts education fits with your campaign as a whole?

Bringing together a team to look at the possibility of providing an opportunity for student to become involved in cultural dance and mariachi music

Which of the following were part of your own K-12 schooling? (Check all that apply.)

Media Arts, Theatre, Visual Art

Which of these arts did you experience outside the K-12 school day? (Check all that apply.)

Dance

How did your experiences with the arts impact your education, or your life after high school?

• I have confidence in my own creativity which I credit to consistent contact with multiple forms of expression and aesthetics.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider implementing? (Check all that would you would pursue.)

Attend events for our K-12 visual and/or performing arts programs, Work for a budget to financially support regular arts instruction at all schools, Explore opportunities for CTE and Arts Education, Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and/or arts organizations

What strengths or challenges are unique to your school district's arts programming, and what would you like voters to know about your perspective on them?

When budget cuts forced the district to cut elementary arts education, I played a key role through PSFA in securing funding to restore this important component of students’ education. We need to advocate for adequate funding to return arts instruction to our district budget. There are currently great programs for our students to engage in the arts and there are options to further engage students. Through our focus on CTE and College in the High School, we have the opportunity to offer students additional experiences in the arts.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your vision for supporting arts education, or how arts education fits with your campaign as a whole?

The benefits of regular art instruction is well-documented and wide-reaching. Our school decisions need to demonstrate a commitment to providing a range of creative and relevant offerings of high interest to students.

Which of the following were part of your own K-12 schooling? (Check all that apply.)

Cultural/Folk Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Art

Which of these arts did you experience outside the K-12 school day? (Check all that apply.)

Arts-focused Career & Technical Education, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Art

How did your experiences with the arts impact your education, or your life after high school?

• It provided me with a creative outlet and an appreciation for watching live productions.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider implementing? (Check all that would you would pursue.)

Research local arts programming and assess current needs, Work for a budget to financially support regular arts instruction at all schools, Explore opportunities for CTE and Arts Education, Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and/or arts organizations, Study Washington’s arts requirements in depth to ensure effective implimentation

What strengths or challenges are unique to your school district's arts programming, and what would you like voters to know about your perspective on them?

It is important to me that our school district is able to provide access to all students to all types of arts and opportunities to explore the arts as opportunities through CTE programs.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your vision for supporting arts education, or how arts education fits with your campaign as a whole?

I think have a creative way to express yourself is something that all students should have the opportunity to explore through exposure to the visual arts, theater, music, and new technologies that provide creative expression. This not only builds empathy, but allows the developing brain to learn multiple ways to process information.

Which of the following were part of your own K-12 schooling? (Check all that apply.)

Arts-focused Career & Technical Education, Music

Which of these arts did you experience outside the K-12 school day? (Check all that apply.)

Arts-focused Career & Technical Education

How did your experiences with the arts impact your education, or your life after high school?

• The CTE classes that were available when I was in high school (1969-1972) helped me to stay engaged. I had completed all graduation requirements by the middle of my 11th grade. I was able to take music and shop classes for the last on the 11th, and all of the 13th grades

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider implementing? (Check all that would you would pursue.)

Research local arts programming and assess current needs, Work for a budget to financially support regular arts instruction at all schools, Support non-arts teachers with professional development opportunities for arts inclusion, Explore opportunities for CTE and Arts Education

What strengths or challenges are unique to your school district's arts programming, and what would you like voters to know about your perspective on them?

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your vision for supporting arts education, or how arts education fits with your campaign as a whole?