MEET TONYA
As a life-long resident of Kansas, I attended Wichita public schools and Friends University earning my Bachelors and Masters degrees. This is my 19th year of teaching in Wichita Public schools where I have been an elementary teacher, peer consultant and middle school history teacher. My two oldest children attend college and my youngest is in eighth grade.
​
One of my earliest political memories is when I debated as Geraldine Feraro in middle school. We ended up winning the debate and I have been supporting those same views ever since.
Since then I have been actively involved in many campaigns in my community--canvasing the neighborhoods, working in calling banks, and stuffing envelopes.
​
It would be an honor to represent District 87. The decisions of the Legislature impact a citizens standard of living on a daily basis. The negative effects of the Brownback administration and the Republican led congress have been devastating for the people in Kansas; we CANNOT continue down this path. My vision for Kansas will return our state to a place where ALL Kansans can prosper and be proud of their state.