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Now more than ever, we need strong, cohesive, and effective leadership for our schools. Aspen will advocate for the best education for students of all interests and abilities, while also focusing on communication, engagement, and the future. ElectAspen.com
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Hi friends. Here are three quick opportunities related to the campaign. 1. Campaign launch party 🥳 2. Ice cream social 🍧🍨🍦 3. Be in a parade with Aspen 🎆🚶‍♂️👩‍🦽

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Please join me on June 20 at 6:30pm to kickoff our campaign. ElectAspen.com/kickoff for more details and to donate and RSVP. Spread the word to friends, teachers, and anyone interested in our schools!

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

I had a fantastic day today chaperoning middle school band students at the Wild Waves "Music in the Park" festival. These students have such talent, dedication, and spirit ... and took home a trophy with the highest ranking in all the categories in which they competed!🏆🎺🎻

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Recently I spent a productive and informative weekend with Vote Run Lead and National Women's Political Caucus of WA at "Run As You Are 2025". The current Emerge Washington cohort also joined us for part of the weekend. (1/2)

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

I'm honored to share that all four current Lake Washington school board members who are not in this race have endorsed my campaign. Their trust is deeply moving, and I intend to live up to it. I'm going to continue acting to strengthen Lake Washington School District for our kids and our community!

submitted 41 days ago • 1 comment

Last week was filing week. I'm officially on the King County primary ballot for August 5. (Make sure your voter registration is updated and vote all the way to the end of the ballot--that's where you'll find me!)

submitted 41 days ago • 1 comment

I'm looking forward to attending this! The Kiwanis do so much good work in our community.

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Current and former Redmond parents and teens, this info is for you! 🧵1/6 Redmond moved teen programs from the Old Redmond Firehouse to the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village. Many community members are upset by this and want to speak out. Others want more information.

submitted 66 days ago • 1 comment

Look, if this doesn't make you smile and tug at your heartstrings and make you want better things for our communities and kids, I don't know what to say.

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

Here's our #LWSD Green Team and Eastlake Sustainability Committee in action. Our elementary students hatched salmon eggs, raised them, and today they released them. I had a personal interest as well: as the school's PTSA sustainability chair last year, we helped purchase required aquarium equipment.

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

Once again, Sustainability Ambassador's #LWSD students have shown their passion for making our cities and schools more environmentally sustainable places. Thank you for the fun and informative presentation on recent #Kirkland projects encouraging smart student transportation choices!

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

We're living out this story in Washington state too. The points made in the article are applicable in LWSD as well: fluctuations in enrollment can be traced to declining birth rates, unpredictable immigration and emigration, and students who "disappear" from the public schools. 1/3

submitted 83 days ago • 1 comment

We need fresh, healthy food in schools, not cuts. "The Local Food for Schools program, a federal program that funneled $8.8 million to Washington, played a crucial role in helping 160 districts [...] boost the amount of fresh produce and locally grown meat, poultry and seafood they served [...]"

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

On Trans Day of Visibility—and every day—we recognize and support our trans children, siblings, friends, and neighbors. You deserve safety, respect, and the freedom to live as you are. We see you, we support you, and we will never stop fighting for you. 🏳️‍⚧️

submitted 84 days ago • 1 comment

It was great to connect with so many inspiring community and volunteer leaders and students at the LWSF Be the Bridge spring event. I always forget to take photos of myself, but Jennie Jaeger (@jennie-jaeger.bsky.social) and Amy Falcone (@amyfalcone.bsky.social) remembered! Thank you both!

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Belated update: I attended the 48th Legislative District townhall on March 23. I appreciate all our legislators coming to the Together Center in Redmond to give this update. I spoke to them and to community members about education funding and the impacts of shortfalls on public schools.

submitted 86 days ago • 1 comment

Nearly 50% of Washington students rely on the meals provided by their schools. Trump and Musk SNAP cuts threaten their access to food. You can’t learn on an empty stomach. This isn’t putting America first or “Making America Healthy Again.” This is putting our students’ future on the line.

submitted 89 days ago • 2 comments

Monday (3/24) is the next LWSD study session (5pm) and school board meeting (7pm). The study session will have updates on high school schedules and the 6-period day. The board meeting begins with public comments. You can stream both meetings. #LWSD

submitted 93 days ago • 1 comment

Alright, people. We're doing this! www.electaspen.com

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments