Reduce the High School Dropout Rate
It is time to reclaim our children's future and play an active role in fixing the dropout crisis.  We must increase graduation rates by ensuring our students are not "passed" along year-to-year into high school without the necessary skills.  I will take what works in our highest performing schools and ensure those lessons are implemented.

Great Teachers and Leaders for Every School
Research shows that the single most important factor in a student's success is the quality of his or her teacher.  I will work with the superintendent to pass budgets to ensure our tax dollars are used to attract and retain the very best teachers and school leaders.

Expand Early Childhood Education
The State of Georgia provides universal Pre-K through its program with Georgia Lottery, but many parents are not taking advantage of this important resource.  Study after study proves the powerful effect of early childhood education on students.  I will work diligently to expand the further utilization of the Georgia Lottery Pre-K program to set up our children for future success.