I’m running to protect and strengthen our schools by focusing on what matters most: funding, safety, and equity. With threats to the Department of Education and budget deficits at every level, I will fight to ensure every dollar goes directly to students and educators, not cuts from the classroom.
I believe safety starts with mental health, which means fully staffed support teams, sustainable caseloads, and access to providers in every school. To close literacy and academic gaps, I’ll push for smaller class sizes, targeted small-group instruction, and a commitment to the science of reading so every child gets the time, attention, and resources they need to thrive.
I’m running because I know this district from every angle, as the only candidate who has been a DPS student, a current DPS parent, and a DPS teacher. I’m proud to be backed by DCTA and educators across our city who know what our students and schools deserve.
What I'm Fighting for:
Funding
We know the federal government is attempting to close the Department of Education—an alarming move that could have devastating effects on Denver students. On top of that, both Colorado and Denver are facing major budget deficits. We cannot afford to cut costs from classrooms. My top priority is to protect education funding and ensure that resources go where they’re needed most: to students and educators.
Mental Health & Safety
I will seek bipartisan support to prioritize both safety and mental health in our schools. We can’t talk about safety without talking about mental health. That means sustainable caseloads, fully staffed support teams, and access to providers in every school—not just some.
Academic Recovery & Equity
To close literacy and academic gaps, we need a holistic approach. That includes addressing class size, supporting the science of reading, and ensuring all students receive targeted small-group instruction and intervention. Every child deserves the time, attention, and instruction they need to thrive.
Monica has a proven track record of service in education and is proudly backed by the Denver Classroom Teachers Association. This is a grassroots movement powered by educators, families, and community members, not billionaire, backed reformers. Monica is not funded or supported by corporate interests. She is supported by everyday citizens who believe in strong public schools and a better future for our students, families, and teachers.
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