A mother of three, Maria understands how important education is to ensuring a future for our children and for our country.
As a state representative, Maria visited every elementary school in the district, talking to teachers and administrators to find out firsthand how Tallahassee could improve Florida public schools.
As a State Senator, Maria promoted the Education Forward Summits, which offers open dialogue with local legislators, school board members, teachers, and faculty to discuss valuable educational ideas and concerns.