Oklahoma is in the middle of an education crisis we can no longer ignore.

As a parent involved in our schools, Ashtyn has seen firsthand how decisions directly impact students and classrooms.

Our schools should be places where teachers are respected, supported, and trusted. Nothing impacts student success more than a strong teacher.

That starts with prioritizing early literacy, focusing on core skills, and using technology as a tool - not a replacement for learning. When we support teachers, listen to parents, and keep students at the center, our schools and communities thrive.

Lowering costs for families must go hand in hand with smart, responsible growth. Too often, rapid development drives up housing prices and strains infrastructure without a clear plan.

Ashtyn supports policies that encourage thoughtful growth, protect our neighborhoods, and ensure new development pays for the infrastructure families rely on.

By planning ahead and growing responsibly, we can keep costs down and make sure development works for the people who already call our community home.

Lowering taxes should never come at the cost of student opportunity.

Property tax reform matters, but in Oklahoma those dollars fund a large share of our schools and local services. Careertech depends on this funding even more, helping prepare students for real careers and strengthening our workforce.

Without a responsible plan to replace lost revenue, tax cuts could weaken the programs that prepare students for real careers and strengthen our economy.

Ashtyn supports thoughtful tax relief, but it must protect education, preserve local control, and ensures every student has access to opportunity.

Where you live shouldn’t determine your outcome.

In Oklahoma, similar cases can lead to very different sentences depending on the county. This inconsistency undermines the trust in the system.

Ashtyn supports reforms that bring greater consistency, strengthen accountability, and give judges clear guidance- while still allowing for case-by-case consideration.

Greater consistency and transparency will help ensure justice is applied fairly to every Oklahoman.