I'm an educator, parent, and husband who has dedicated most of my life to public service. 

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I have taught for over 10 years, 8 of which have been at Somersworth Middle School teaching science. I am proud to have been a member of the team that won Somersworth Middle School the award for NH Middle School of the Year in 2019. I also have used my expertise in science education to collaborate and work with other Seacoast science educators to develop a science resource library for NH science teachers. 

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I am a tireless advocate for the Somersworth public schools and believe that our schools, students, and educators are the city's most valuable set of assets.

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Since joining the Somersworth City Council in 2019 I have worked to guide the city through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensured safe and secure elections, and been an advocate for sustainable practices, housing within the city, and our downtown businesses. I have also approved the construction of a new fire station, helped break-ground on the Somersworth Veteran's Memorial Park, spearheaded efforts to develop the soon-to-be Ash Street Pollinator Garden, and committed the city to road, sidewalk, and green-space projects that will improve the accessibility and health of our community. I am also proud to have secured a food composting program at the city's public works building, available to all Somersworth residents, which will help to keep our community green. 

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During my first term as Mayor, I created and chaired the Somersworth Mayor’s Housing Taskforce, which tackled zoning issues throughout the city and worked aggressively to make housing more accessible and easier to develop in the city, driving down costs for everyone. Thanks to this taskforce, Somersworth was awarded with a 2024 New Hampshire Housing Champion designation - one of only a select few communities to receive this recognition for housing leadership. Somersworth also received the Municipal Leadership Award from the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast in 2024.  

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My husband and I are parents to a very cool teenager who loves playing football and hanging with our cats and dogs. In my spare time I love to paint, garden, beautify my community, and walk through Somersworth's many public parks and trails with my family.