ABOUT ME
I am a lifelong resident of the City of Birmingham, and have been involved in education initiatives for many years. I was inspired to seek public office by my father who served on the Birmingham City Council for a number of years.
I was elected to serve on the Birmingham School Board in 2017 to represent District 3.
2008 to 2016: I led the A+ College Ready Initiative and partnered with 171 High School Principals, over 1,000 teachers and countless students to help Alabama achieve a number one ranking among all 50 states in the percent increase of qualifying scores on math, science and English Advanced Placement exams.
1998-2007: As President of the Alabama Power and Bellsouth Foundations, I was involved in many education and civic efforts that include an initiative to start and sustain School Foundations across the state. I helped establish Voices for Alabama’s Children/Kids Count and the Rural Studio at Auburn University. I had the privilege of working with several Alabama governors, state superintendents, and the last ten Birmingham City School superintendents to strengthen education across the city and state.
Prior to 1998, I worked at the American Red Cross and the YWCA and helped resettle 400 Southeast Asian refugee families. I launched the YWCA Daycare for Homeless Children and taught at Creative Montessori School for several years.
I am married to Chris Boehm, have 3 sons, and 5 grandchildren.
Bold Vision, Better Schools, Brighter Tomorrow
IMPROVE Student Outcomes
SUPPORT Teachers
PROMOTE Innovation
ENGAGE Community Partners