Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Tomball ISD Position 3

Why are you running for election?

I don't claim to tell a hairdresser how to do their job, the same for a doctor or engineer. After 11 years in the classroom the voice of a former teacher should be used to advocate directly in the decision of the district that impact those rooms.

What will your top two priorities be if elected?

Tomball ISD has achieved so much and all members of this community should be commended, and as we move forward steps to increase transparency in our processes and improved communication methods must be prioritized. Tomball is growing so dramatically, it's exciting and [we] must prepare accordingly.

As a growing district, what challenges do you believe Tomball ISD faces, and how will you help address those challenges?

As we get to serve more families it is imperative that we reinvest in our intentional and relatable approach that Tomball is known for that a larger district may struggle to maintain. We are not a small district but we can still have a personal approach.

Projects are beginning from TISD’s 2021 bond. How will you approach overseeing these projects and spending bond dollars?

To actively implement my own commitment to transparency and communication, I will advocate for steps to continually inform the public about how the votes from the 2021 Bond are responsibly and respectfully used to handle renovations, development projects and provide technology upgrades for our student body.

What steps will you take to further communication between TISD and residents?

Revisions to current policy on board meeting comments, social gatherings that allow more intentional conversations with board members and the residents, integration of the student body voice in more decision-making opportunities and the inclusion of more timely and effective measures of response to community members.

Why are you running for election?

For our students and this community. As a graduate of THS, and father of Tomball ISD graduates, I have a love and passion for this community and Tomball ISD. I want to ensure Tomball ISD continues the high standards of student achievement, community values and conservative fiscal management.

What will your top two priorities be if elected?

The successful completion of Bond 2021 and continuous improvement for our students in academic success and college/career/military readiness, all in a fiscally sound manner while enhancing the safe and secure learning environment of all campuses and facilities.

As a growing district, what challenges do you believe Tomball ISD faces, and how will you help address those challenges?

Enrollment growth presents many significant challenges for the District, from facilities to transportation to maintaining our culture. Likewise, (lack of) State funding and unfunded mandates continue to present real challenges. However, these are not new to the Tomball ISD. I have experience as a trustee in successfully addressing them.

Projects are beginning from TISD’s 2021 bond. How will you approach overseeing these projects and spending bond dollars?

By ensuring our voters receive the projects they approved in Bond 2021 in a cost-effective manner, while dealing with high inflation and rising construction costs. My prior leadership/experience on the Board, during four prior bond programs, places me in a unique position to effectively assist with this challenge.

Why are you running for election?

I’m a concerned mom standing up to protect traditional values. Increasingly, state and national organizations are pushing agendas that conflict with our Christian beliefs. I will be a strong voice for fellow parents of currently enrolled students, in upholding our local values while maintaining academic and extracurricular excellence.

What will your top two priorities be if elected?

Implementing exit surveys for both families who un-enroll their children and teachers/staff who leave the district. Test scores, which determine our district ratings, are important but they are not everything. Other satisfaction components should be measured and addressed. Also, I will remove the obscene books from our school libraries.

As a growing district, what challenges do you believe Tomball ISD faces, and how will you help address those challenges?

Teacher retention: We need to listen to the concerns of our teachers and give them a platform to share their ideas for solutions, without fear of retaliation. Re-zoning: As we build new campuses, we need to obtain reliable demographic forecasts and use a decision-making process that respects families with transparency.

Projects are beginning from TISD’s 2021 bond. How will you approach overseeing these projects and spending bond dollars?