Mom, PTA President, Former Juvenile Public Defender
Candidate, At-Large, Montgomery County Board of Education
If elected, I will work hard to:
Rebuild public trust in MCPS;
Ensure students and staff feel safe from physical harm and hate bias;
Increase academic rigor and support tailored programs serving all student needs and learning styles.
Mom. Advocate. Change Maker.
Rita is a mom of elementary school children and a passionate advocate who merges her rich background as a Public Defender and policy advocate with her commitment to serve MCPS children and families. Her dedication to public service as well as individual and community empowerment drives her passion for positive change in Montgomery County Public Schools.
A L.O.T: The Four Point Plan
Rita's A L.O.T approach for MCPS embodies comprehensive reform: ensuring Accountability in policy and action, providing bold Leadership to address achievement gaps, rigorous Oversight of school operations and unwavering Transparency to rebuild public trust. This framework is designed to revolutionize MCPS with integrity and collaborative progress at its core.
A.C.E.S 4 School Success
Rita’s campaign focuses on tailored support to serve all student needs and learning styles to ensure accessible education and achievement for all. Rita will prioritize flexibility in curriculum development with teacher input, equitable extracurricular offerings across all schools, and a collaborative approach with MCPS to establish safe and effective learning environments.
“Our youth do not have time for our adult shenanigans.”
— Ashley Esposito, First Elected Commissioner, Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Commissioners