Our South County schools are an important part of our community. Our kids are the future. But right now, our schools don’t have enough money, and they’re struggling to keep up with the world around us.

The Mehlville School District is ranked 106th out of 551 in Missouri. Lindbergh is ranked 81st. Both schools need better ACT scores to help students do well in the future. We deserve better!

Here’s my plan:

• I will work with families, schools, and lawmakers to learn what our schools need to do better.

• A new law is sending more money to private schools. That takes money away from public schools. I will work with teachers and other lawmakers to protect public school funding.

• I will speak out against a law that stops kids from using their phones at school—even when their parents say it’s okay.