Kip is a Barnstable High School graduate and the proud father of three children who graduated from public schools. His children were able to attend college and pursue their careers because of the education they received from BHS’s terrific teachers. The importance of a great public school system isn’t theoretical to Kip — it’s personal. 

As a State Representative, he will make sure Barnstable and Yarmouth get their fair share of state education funding. He believes schools should focus on educating students, not teaching to high-stakes standardized tests, so he will oppose efforts to further expand MCAS. Additionally, he will support additional funding for vocational schools so students who want to can prepare for a career in the trades.