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

• Assistant Minority Leader, 2023

• National Distinguished Title I School, 2013 - 2014, Sewell Principal

• Clark County School District Educational Excellence Hall of Fame, 2013

• National Milken Award, 2008

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

• Most Influential Woman in Scouting, 2015

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

• ASCD Outstanding Young Educator, Leadership in Education, 2009

• 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 Education (Member)
• Senate Finance (Member)
• Senate Growth and Infrastructure (Member)

SJR11	Recognizes the strategic partnership and bond of friendship with, and expresses the Nevada Legislature's support for, the State of Israel. (BDR R-1014)
SB92	Authorizes a proposed increase or decrease in a rate for certain kinds and lines of insurance to be implemented pending approval or disapproval by the Commissioner of Insurance. (BDR 57-93)
SB98	Revises provisions governing language education. (BDR 34-31)
SB105	Revises provisions relating to Medicare supplemental policies. (BDR 57-71)
SB111	Revises provisions relating to crimes against public decency and good morals. (BDR 15-94)
SB112	Revises provisions relating to athletics. (BDR 34-36)
SB127	Revises provisions relating to certain training for first responders. (BDR 40-30)
SB131	Revises provisions governing school curriculum relating to human trafficking. (BDR 34-29)
SB154	Prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from charging certain fees for the issuance of a Real ID-compliant driver's license, commercial driver's license or identification card. (BDR 43-575)
SB179	Revises provisions relating to discrimination. (BDR 18-35)
SB213	Revises provisions relating to the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image. (BDR 15-776)
SB221	Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-522)
SB222	Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-640)
SB223	Revises provisions relating to crimes. (BDR 15-634)
SB224	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-72)
SB231	Establishes provisions relating to the collection and destruction of unused drugs. (BDR 54-564)
SB236	Revises provisions relating to real property. (BDR 3-222)
SB238	Revises provisions relating to the crime of hazing. (BDR 15-1043)
SB239	Revises provisions relating to Medicaid. (BDR S-641)
SB248	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-638)
SB252	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-635)
SB253	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-637)
SB258	Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-594)
AB267	Revises provisions relating to the Legislature. (BDR 17-1001)
SB272	Revises provisions relating to interscholastic activities. (BDR 34-602)
SB276	Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 40-750)
SB302	Revises provisions relating to law enforcement. (BDR 20-112)
SB304	Revises provisions relating to the crime of vehicular homicide. (BDR 43-370)
AB335	Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-837)
SB339	Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-639)
SB351	Revises provisions relating to the statewide system of accountability for public schools. (BDR 34-636)
SB362	Revises provisions relating to gaming. (BDR 41-1026)
SB369	Revises provisions relating to financial institutions. (BDR 55-225)
AB376	Revises provisions relating to insurance. (BDR 57-1009)
AB377	Revises provisions relating to real property. (BDR 32-923)
AB421	Provides immunity from civil liability for certain acts and omissions of volunteer security personnel of a religious organization under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-322)

SCR1	Memorializes esteemed native Nevadan and lobbyist Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt. (BDR R-1028)
ACR3	Expresses gratitude to the National Conference of State Legislatures for 50 years of service. (BDR R-986)
SR5	Inducts Pete Goicoechea into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1169)
SR6	Inducts Joyce Woodhouse into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1168)
AB81	Exempts the State of Nevada from provisions of federal law relating to daylight saving time. (BDR 19-23)
SB96	Designates January 27 as “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the State of Nevada. (BDR 19-604)
SB165	Establishes provisions relating to behavioral health. (BDR 54-145)
SB169	Prohibits a third-party reservation service platform provider from engaging in certain activities. (BDR 52-627)
AB184	Revises provisions relating to interscholastic activities. (BDR 34-186)
SB209	Revises provisions relating to pharmacy benefit managers. (BDR 57-534)
SB264	Revises provisions relating to crimes against property. (BDR 15-219)
AB309	Revises provisions relating to certain orders for protection against domestic violence. (BDR 3-885)
SB316	Revises provisions relating to insurance. (BDR 57-777)
SB319*	Revises provisions relating to public employees. (BDR 23-953)
SB348	Makes revisions relating to laboratory testing. (BDR 40-123)
AB394	Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to require certain institutions to adopt emergency response plans related to opioid overdoses. (BDR 34-95)
SB399	Revises provisions relating to veterans. (BDR 37-1046)