Issue Position: On Education

Issue Position

My father was a public school teacher. My mom and sister were public school librarians.

My aunt was a public school social worker. My wife, Ann, is a public school social studies teacher and serves on the Northampton School Committee.

Our two children attend Northampton public schools.

I have worked as a volunteer at my kids' elementary school for the last six years. I helped lead the fundraising of state, federal, and private funds (nearly $400,000) to build an accessible playground that serves both the students at Jackson Street Elementary School and the community at large. And I served on the Jackson Street School PTO leadership team, where I've helped build support and raise resources for projects like a school greenhouse and classical music at Jackson Street.

I use the phrase "I have skin in the game" when I talk about my commitment to public education. It's far from ideological. It's personal.

My desire to be the strongest possible public education advocate is a top reason that I entered the race for State Senate.

I know first hand that grave funding issues plague Massachusetts schools and, although we have many of the greatest schools in the nation, we can still do so much better for our children. As your State Senator, I will fight for our schools.

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