"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." - Thomas Jefferson

• Elected official in one of nation's largest school districts, Fairfax County, Virginia.
• Leading community, parent and taxpayer advocate.
• Virginian, community service dedicated, entrepreneur and small business owner/consultant
• Mother of four boys - one each in college, high school, grammar school and preschool.

Former Executive Board member on the Fairfax Education Coalition. Former senior professional in the federal, nonprofit and private sectors in the areas of asset management, information technology and global education.