The details
Republican incumbent Will Hickman is not seeking re-election.
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Tiffany Nelson
Occupation & Experience:
nonprofit consultant, former Conroe ISD trustee, mother of six
Candidate Website:
https://www.tiffanynelsonfortexas.com
Why did you decide to run for this position?
Our children are the future of Texas and the nation. On the Conroe ISD school board, we took great strides to improve the quality of education and remove liberal indoctrination. Now, I’m ready to take that fight to the state level to ensure every Texas student receives an excellent education.
What is the biggest challenge you see for Texas education in the coming years?
As a mother of six children, I’m an avid supporter of giving parents choices. However, my job on the SBOE is to ensure the highest level of excellence across our public schools. Competition is a good thing; it’s time to raise our standards and prepare every child for future success.
What are the biggest issues District 6 is facing, and how would you address them?
I have never backed down from fighting for our conservative values, and I will take those values to Austin.
If elected, how do you plan to manage the permanent school fund?
Five SBOE members serve on the Permanent School Fund Corporation Board of Directors. If chosen to serve, I will prioritize investments that put Texas, and America, first. We must not invest in entities who stand against our values and allow them any control over the future of Texas children.
Barbara Denson
Occupation & Experience:
engineer, environmental science, business owner, executive director of Girl Scouting
Candidate Website:
https://www.barbaradenson4texas.com
Why did you decide to run for this position?
I decided to run after discovering that in some critical places, Texas science textbooks shifted from teaching students how to think to telling them what to think, abandoning real critical thinking and the scientific method. Science is evolving rapidly, but our materials update only every eight years. That must change.
What is the biggest challenge you see for Texas education in the coming years?
Texas must restore strong educational foundations. We need literacy and numeracy prioritized in the standards, end threeu2011cueing, and bring back mastery of basics like times tables. Kids can’t learn other subjects without strong fundamentals. I commit to ensuring those fundamentals are embedded in our instructional materials so every student succeeds.
What are the biggest issues District 6 is facing, and how would you address them?
District 6 faces serious teacheru2011retention challenges. We need stronger, handsu2011on training with experienced coach/teachers. At the same time, industries moving into our area say the workforce isn’t trained in the skill sets they need. We must stay in direct communication with employers so schools know exactly what skills students require.
If elected, how do you plan to manage the permanent school fund?
Five SBOE members serve on the Permanent School Fund, and if selected, I would support continued investment in Texas whenever possible. We need a diverse portfolio with appropriate risk and strong expected returns so we can reliably afford the instructional materials our students and teachers rely upon.
