• Nevada Senate, 2020-Present (first elected November 2020)

• Assistant Minority Leader, 2023

• Nevada Association of Women Business Owners, Iconic Woman of Distinction in Education, 2018

• Most Influential Woman in Scouting, 2015

• National Distinguished Title I School, 2013 - 2014

• Nevada and National Model School, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

• CCSD Education Hall of Fame, 2011

• ASCD Outstanding Young Educator, Leadership in Education, 2009

• National Milken Award, 2008

• Nevada Empowerment School Leader, 2008

• High Achieving School, 2007 and 2011

• American Legislative Exchange Council, 2022 to present

• Youth Leadership Authority Board of Directors, 2020 to present

• Treasurer, Christian Chamber of Commerce, 2020 to present

• Volunteer, Novum-U, 2019 to present

• Volunteer, Las Vegas Women’s Huddle, 2019 to present

• Chair, Discovery Charter School Board, 2019 to present

• Volunteer, Love with Lemons, 2019 to present

• Scouts BSA Executive Board of Directors & Membership Committee, 2018 to present

• Volunteer, Capstone Christian School, 2018 to present

• Charter School Association of Nevada Board of Directors, 2014 to present

• Kasner Foundation Board of Directors, 2014 to present

• Spread the Word Nevada Advisory Board, 2010 to present

• The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008 to present

• Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy for Educational Finance, 2020

• University of Southern California Superintendents Academy, 2019

• District Administration Superintendents Academy, 2018

• The Public Education Foundation Executive Leadership Academy, 2014

• Henderson Chamber of Commerce Leadership Henderson, Class of 2014

• Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Adult Learning Theory, Human Resources, Public Administration and Educational Technology from NOVA Southeastern University, 2006

• Masters in Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix, 1998

• Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Montana State University, 1995

• Adjunct Professor for Doctorate and Masters level courses in School Finance, Community Partnerships, and Education Policy, Touro University, 2016 to present

• Field Placement Supervisor for Administrative Internships and Student Teachers, University of Phoenix, 2014 to present

• Adjunct Professor for Teacher Education and Administration, NOVA Southeastern University, 1999, 2014 - 2015

• TESL Curriculum Developer, University of Phoenix, 2009 - 2011

• Sierra Nevada, Nevada State College, University of Phoenix, TESL instructor, 1999 - 2016

• Area Chair for the College of Education and Adjunct Professor in Teacher Education and Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix, 1999 - 2012

• English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher at Wooley Elementary

• Classroom Teacher at Newton Elementary and McCaw School of Mines in Senate District 5

• K-12 ELL Specialist and ELL Professional Development Trainer for 24 schools in the Southeast Region and Rex Bell Elementary School

• Adult ESL Teacher at the Nevada Association for Latin Americans

• Assistant Principal of Newton, David Cox, and Cunningham Elementary Schools

• Principal, C.T. Sewell Elementary School

• Lead Principal/Executive Director, Pinecrest Academy of Southern Nevada

• President, The Pinecrest Foundation

• Senate Commerce and Labor (Member)
• Senate Education (Member)
• Senate Revenue and Economic Development (Member)

AJR1	Urges the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to study the effectiveness and use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans. (BDR R-838)
SJR5	Urges Congress to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to cover the purchase of menstrual products. (BDR R-980)
SB79	Revises provisions governing access to the property and employees of public schools. (BDR 34-26)
SB84	Revises provisions governing the confidentiality of the personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-28)
SB93	Revises provisions relating to offenders. (BDR 16-27)
SB110	Revises provisions governing the operation of vehicles on certain highways in the State of Nevada. (BDR 43-593)
SB113	Revises provisions relating to groundwater management plans. (BDR 48-595)
SB120	Revises provisions relating to esthetics and advanced esthetics. (BDR 54-23)
SB121	Revises provisions relating to offenses against children. (BDR 15-29)
SB122	Revises provisions relating to crimes. (BDR 15-284)
SB123	Revises provisions relating to unemployment compensation. (BDR 53-285)
SB128	Revises provisions relating to fentanyl and certain related opioids. (BDR 40-544)
SB129	Revises provisions relating to certain civil actions involving sexual assault. (BDR 2-573)
SB130	Revises provisions relating to the emergency powers of the Governor. (BDR 36-514)
SB134	Revises provisions relating to vision insurance. (BDR 57-642)
SB135	Revises the deadline for returning mail ballots by mail. (BDR 24-529)
SB136	Revises provisions relating to states of emergency or declarations of disaster proclaimed by the Governor. (BDR 36-520)
SB140	Authorizes certain counties to obtain reimbursement of costs incurred for certain activities that are subject to the excise tax on live entertainment. (BDR 32-166)
SB141	Revises provisions related to wildlife. (BDR 45-294)
SB149	Revises provisions governing reading and mathematics education. (BDR 34-647)
SB150	Revises provisions relating to psychological assistants, psychological interns and psychological trainees. (BDR 54-648)
SB151	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-287)
SB152	Revises provisions relating to the discipline of pupils. (BDR 34-25)
SB154	Revises provisions relating to health care. (BDR 15-54)
SB157	Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-173)
SB170	Revises provisions relating to crimes. (BDR 15-581)
SB173	Revises provisions relating to statements or confessions made in certain criminal actions. (BDR 4-645)
SB183	Establishes provisions relating to the collection and destruction of unused drugs. (BDR 54-576)
SB186	Revises provisions relating to certain state property. (BDR S-197)
SB188	Revises provisions governing firearms. (BDR 15-172)
SB193	Revises provisions governing the commerce tax. (BDR 32-584)
SB195	Revises provisions related to cannabis. (BDR 56-452)
SB206	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-24)
SB212	Authorizes the reimbursement of teachers for certain out-of-pocket expenses. (BDR 34-585)
SB220	Revises provisions relating to the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program. (BDR 34-99)
SB221	Revises provisions relating to Medicaid. (BDR S-951)
SB228	Revises provisions relating to governmental financial administration. (BDR 23-945)
SB230	Requires certain proof of identity to vote in an election. (BDR 24-175)
SB238	Makes various changes relating to certain voter registration agencies. (BDR 43-583)
SB255	Makes various changes relating to services provided for the treatment of diseases that predominantly affect children. (BDR S-646)
SB256	Creates the Charter School Facilities Account in the State General Fund for the funding of facilities of certain charter schools. (BDR 34-643)
SB267	Establishes provisions relating to insurance coverage of mental health services. (BDR 57-1020)
AB274	Revises provisions governing required instruction in financial literacy. (BDR 34-759)
SB295	Makes various changes relating to education. (BDR 34-644)
SB300	Makes an appropriation from the State General Fund to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for a grant program for certain interns. (BDR S-100)
AB323	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-114)
SB324	Revises provisions governing schools of nursing. (BDR 54-918)
SB342	Enacts provisions relating to veterinary medicine. (BDR 34-1012)
SB352	Revises provisions relating to prescription drugs. (BDR 57-134)
SB361	Revises provisions relating to solid waste. (BDR 40-935)
SB369	Revises provisions relating to health care. (BDR 32-528)
SB374	Revises provisions relating to property taxes. (BDR 32-578)
SB377	Requires the Legislative Auditor to conduct an audit of certain costs and expenses associated with opioid-related litigation. (BDR S-757)
SB383	Revises provisions relating to state governmental administration. (BDR 34-286)
SB438	Revises provisions relating to the recruitment, preparation and retention of teachers. (BDR 34-1061)
AB449	Authorizes a credit or refund of property taxes under certain circumstances when an applicable partial abatement of taxes was not applied or claimed. (BDR 32-767)

SCR3	Memorializes esteemed attorney and lobbyist Ben Graham. (BDR R-1095)
SR4	Inducts Richard Bryan into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1196)
AJR4	Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to create an independent redistricting commission. (BDR C-739)
SR5	Inducts Joseph Paul Hardy into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1195)
SR6	Inducts Claire Jesse Clift as an honorary member into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1197)
SB97	Enacts provisions governing the interstate practice of physical therapy. (BDR 54-402)
AB125	Revises provisions relating to public safety. (BDR 43-796)
AB185	Revises provisions governing the education of pupils who are children of military personnel. (BDR 34-524)
SB197	Establishes and revises the penalties for certain offenses involving fentanyl and carfentanil. (BDR 40-579)
AB241	Revises provisions governing the education of pupils enrolled in a public high school. (BDR 34-625)
SB286	Revises provisions relating to health care. (BDR 40-84)
SB319	Revises provisions relating to public employees. (BDR 23-953)
SB325	Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-105)
SB420	Revises provisions relating to the payment of certain fees for legal services. (BDR S-667)
SB428	Proposes to exempt sales of diapers from sales and use taxes and analogous taxes upon approval by the voters. (BDR 32-1033)