Parents Know Best. Period.
Parents are the primary educators of their children—not the government.
My education in Behavioral Science - Family Studies taught me something that politicians often forget: families are the fundamental unit of society. When we strengthen families, we strengthen communities. When government tries to replace parental authority, it weakens both.
Utah's large families and limited education budgets mean we need to be smarter about how we invest in education. That means empowering parents with choices, reducing administrative bloat, and putting resources in classrooms—not district bureaucracies.
Voters approved splitting Alpine School District into three new districts, including Lake Mountain District serving Eagle Mountain. Smaller districts mean local control, reduced bureaucracy, and resources directed to students who need them—not bloated central administration.
Parents have the right to know what their children are being taught and to opt out of content that conflicts with their values. No exceptions. No bureaucratic runarounds.
I support education savings accounts that let parents direct their child's education dollars. Public, private, charter, or homeschool—families should choose what works best for their children. Parents should choose what works best for their children, not the government.
Too much education spending never reaches classrooms. Smaller, local districts reduce administrative overhead. I'll push for reforms that direct resources to teachers and students, not consultants.
AI is transforming how we work and learn. I meet weekly with some of the nation's top AI and cybersecurity engineers—I understand both the opportunity and the risks. I support embracing AI's value while teaching children the critical thinking skills to use it wisely. The next generation should leverage technology, not be replaced by it.
As a husband and father, every policy decision I consider gets filtered through one question: "How does this affect Utah families?" My education in Behavioral Science - Family Studies wasn't just academic—it shaped how I see the world.
Strong families build strong communities. Government policies should strengthen families, not replace them. When we empower parents to make the best decisions for their children, we get better outcomes than any one-size-fits-all mandate could ever achieve.
"I trust Utah parents to make the right choices for their children. Government should support that trust, not undermine it."
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