We are elected by the residents to represent them—and I am committed to being a true voice for parents and their children when it comes to school policies and curriculum.
I give parents my word: I will advocate for you. I come from a home that faced poverty, and I attended schools that did not recognize or support students like me with learning disabilities. I went through my entire childhood without a diagnosis. At the time, the system often failed families who didn't know their rights or what their children were entitled to—and that is a truth many of us understand.
That experience drives me today. I want to be a bridge for parents—offering transparency, guidance, and access to the programs and resources that already exist, so every child can receive the education they rightfully deserve.
Another reason I'm running is to help address the lack of representation in North Attleborough. There is a noticeable absence of minority voices on both the School Committee and Town Council. In a town I care deeply about, I would be honored to serve as the first Latino on the School Committee—helping to reflect the growth, inclusion, and equality our community deserves.
As a proud Puerto Rican and dedicated member of the North Attleborough community, I am running for School Committee to ensure every child and every family feels seen, heard, and valued.
Growing up, I understand what it means to navigate systems that don't always reflect your voice or your experience. That perspective drives my commitment to advocating for underprivileged students and minority communities—making sure every child, regardless of background, has equal access to opportunity, support, and success.
But this campaign is about all families. Every parent deserves transparency, honest communication, and a seat at the table when it comes to their child's education. I believe our schools are strongest when we work together—with respect, accountability, and a shared focus on what's best for our children.
I am committed to:
As a parent and community member, I don't just want to be a voice—I want to be a bridge. A bridge between families and schools, between concerns and solutions, and between where we are and where we know our district can be. Together, we can build a school system where every child feels they belong—and every family knows they matter.
Every day I serve is an opportunity to help mold and create a safe space for growth with our youth.
For over 25 years now, I've worked with youth—from the streets and shelters to now the church. I'm grateful to God for allowing me to have the best job in the world, where money can never compare to the true payment of what I get to do.
Trusting in the Lord can come in so many forms. He gives us the tools in many forms to do the work as well. When we trust in the Lord, I don't believe He meant for us to sit and wait for Him to do the work for us. Trusting Him also means being willing to be the tools He uses.
He gives us the knowledge, the tools, and the ability. If we watch closely and listen enough, He also gives us the insight to put all those tools together. Trusting in Him means stepping forward and doing the work, while believing that everything He has placed in us was given for a reason. Everything He gives us, He gives us to use for Him.
Most of our children and youth, and even the youth still to come, will not be coming from places where prayer and God are at the forefront of their lives. Keeping that in mind, and knowing that we are called to be fishers of men, means that every action must be guided with leadership and intention—so they have the best opportunity to live in the most godly atmosphere we can provide.
The greatest gift we can give our children is to create a space where the world is left outside for the little bit of time we have with them.
Some youth will come with obstacles. Some may require stricter discipline. That may mean stepping outside the norm and being the adult willing to go the extra mile to guide them toward the atmosphere they need during their time learning about the Lord. Sometimes it means coming out of our comfort zone and allowing ourselves to be used as the Lord's tools to spend intentional time with that one youth who needs it most.
These are some of the things I've learned.
I've also learned that while peer-on-peer learning opportunities with the Lord can be powerful for young adults, it is not always the same for young children who are still figuring out their way. At that age, their minds are still growing and easily influenced. Questions they bring to their peers may not be answered with the same guidance an adult can provide, and that can sometimes create confusion in their journey of learning and growing in the Lord.
In my years of experience, I've learned we must be careful—even when it comes to worldly positivity. Being a Christian can bring even greater challenges, because the battle is bigger.
As a servant of the Lord, and with the opportunity He has given me, I am humbled to be on this journey. I have learned so much, and I am humbled by anyone who accepts this calling, because this is one of the greatest responsibilities God gives us. He is trusting us with His children and giving us the ability to help them grow into future fishers of men.
I still have a lot of growing and learning to do, and I welcome it with an open, grateful, humbled heart. I am thankful for where the Lord has placed me today and for the church He has led me to. I feel His presence daily. My spirit is filled, and as I continue to grow, I welcome the teaching, lessons, and support from my Christian family.
God bless everyone. Thank you.