Support and Protect Public Schools, Teachers, & Students

Louisville’s kids deserve a world-class education right here at home. Frankfort has the honor and obligation to make that a reality.

Here's how we do it:

Universal Pre-K

We must fund Universal Pre-K for all of Louisville’s 3- and 4-year-olds. Study after study connects robust Pre-K education to higher success in and out of the classroom – including higher lifetime earnings, improved physical and mental health, and significantly lower rates of incarceration, unemployment, and reliance on social programs. For every dollar invested in Pre-K, we see a 10% return on investment. Universal Pre-K will also allow parents to reenter the workforce, reduce the rising cost of childcare, and grow Louisville’s economy.

Foster Communication

We must foster coordination among Frankfort, Louisville city services, and education providers to support students in and out of the classroom. Wraparound services in our schools ensure that – in addition to a world-class education – students receive health supports, extended learning opportunities, and resources to drive current and future success.

Recruit and Retain

Like all major metropolitan areas, Louisville faces a teacher shortage. Frankfort has the opportunity to work with education partners across the state to recruit and retain the best teachers to fully staff our schools.

Responsible Infrastructure

Responsible infrastructure – safe roads and sidewalks, adequate drainage, well-maintained trees and plant growth, smart city planning and more – helps address traffic problems and gets our kids to school on time while combatting learning loss and helping them succeed.

“As a former public school teacher, the son of public school teachers, and the proud product of public education, protecting Kentucky’s public schools will be my top priority. I won’t give an inch in protecting quality public education and making sure Jefferson County Public Schools get the funding, and respect, its teachers, students, and families deserve."

Max

Public dollars are for public schools. The Commonwealth spoke clearly on this, as Amendment 2 was soundly defeated in nearly every Kentucky County. I will fight to make sure that our investment in our kids is never undermined by private interests or by those who are eager to get their hands on taxpayer dollars.

The top priority of every legislator should be fully funding and supporting our public schools. As a former teacher and the son of two retired teachers, I have experienced firsthand the struggle of working hard with limited resources to offer a top-flight education to our students.

I was honored to serve on the Board of Directors for both JCTA and KEA, where I helped fight in Louisville and Frankfort for higher wages, stronger pensions, and more support for our schools. As State Representative, I will lead this fight on the House floor. 

Make no mistake. As your State Representative, Kentucky’s teachers will have no greater advocate in the General Assembly.