As a single mother of three beautiful children, I know exactly how much your children mean to you.  I know the sleepless nights, the magical kisses that make boo-boo’s better, and the effort it takes to raise our children with good values.  I also know how protective I am over my children’s well-being when others intend to do them harm.  It brings out the “Mama Bear” in me and if I had to guess, it probably brings the “Mama Bear” (or Papa Bear) out in you too.

That’s why I need your help to win this election.  I believe if all of the Mama Bears and Papa Bears (parents) in Spokane work together to stand up against those who would do our children harm, we can change how education is done in Washington State.  We’ve been asleep, in hibernation, for too long.  It’s time we wake up and protect our communities.

I also believe Mama Bears and Papa Bears like you can work together to change the direction of our state and stand up against the tyranny coming out of Olympia.  I’m not a politician.  I’m a parent—just like you.  I know what it’s like to decide how much gas I can put into my car and still feed my family.  I know what it’s like to pay the electric bill and pray the phone bill doesn’t come due until I get paid.

I’m assembling a special team of parents on my volunteer staff to reach other parents and I want you to be a part of it.  Together, Mama and Papa Bears will make the difference in this race and together, we will have our voices heard in Olympia.