The focus of curricula should be on the teaching of critical thinking, reading, writing, math, geography, history, civics, and the sciences, with enrichment from the arts and physical education. Roberta believes so strongly in the need to return the focus of schools to a place of academic learning and excellence, that she is forgoing the lazy days of retirement to devote her time to the role of school board trustee. Our children need to be equipped with the necessary skills to be successful in their future endeavours, and that will involve ensuring that fiscal and other resources are spent in the right areas to accomplish this. Roberta will work hard to ensure that our schools are a place where children, regardless of race, ethnic group, or gender, can thrive and flourish. She will encourage the return to dignity, modesty, privacy, and reserve, and help children understand that good character is their most valuable asset.