Wants to establish open communication with students' families about how they can involved in their schools while understanding families "need" to be better educated about the the communication channels that currently exist.

Wants to consider school personnel going directly to students' families to supply them with necessary information, "rather than the age old culture of expecting families to come to places that may not always be convenient for them..."

Wants to realistically find ways to develop stronger relationships and receive more support from community hubs.

Wants to address a lack of teacher retention and county teacher's "heir concerns in a manner that makes applying to our school system appealing and rewarding."

Believes "it is the job of key decision makers at every level to compensate... [teachers] in any way that is beneficial to them and acknowledges their worth in the field."

Wants to ensure teachers are provided sufficient resources for student instruction.

Said, "Everything we do within Pitt County Schools should be to ensure student success."

Said it "must" be acknowledged that success is different for each student and wants to provide students with the necessary support so they can "meet their definition of success."

Said, "We also need to acknowledge that not every student wants to or should go to college."

Believes it is critical to involve student's families in the learning process and invite them to county schools.