Aldine ISD
The Aldine Independent School District (AISD) board of trustees is AISD’s governing body. Duties include establishing AISD policy and goals, monitoring success, adopting a budget and setting a tax rate, and appointing the school superintendent. Board members are elected at-large by all voters in AISD for staggered 4-year terms with no term limits and serve without pay.
Candidates
BACKGROUND: Why are you running for this position? What has been
your personal involvement with public education in our community?
POLICY: What skills, professional expertise, and/or volunteer
experiences do you bring that will positively impact governance and
policy in Aldine ISD?
The students of Aldine deserve safe schools, strong teachers, and opportunities that prepare them not just for graduation, but for life. I bring a unique perspective as a lifelong educator who has taught, coached, served as an assistant principal, and led Aldine’s transportation department, where I managed a multi-million-dollar budget and worked with nearly every part of the district. I’m also a proud Aldine ISD graduate — Francis Elementary, Teague Middle, and Nimitz High School. My entire career has been dedicated to serving students, families, and staff, and I want to continue that service as a trustee.
I bring 25 years of combined experience in public education, spanning PK–12 and higher education. Throughout my career, I have developed policies, streamlined procedures, navigated budget cuts, and found innovative ways to operate more efficiently. I hold a doctorate in educational leadership, am certified as a superintendent in Texas, and currently serve in higher education and educational consulting. My experience includes both classroom and central office leadership, as well as deep operational expertise. Beyond my professional roles, I’ve invested in students by authoring children’s safety books and volunteering to teach children and educators how to make safe, informed choices.
FACULTY/FUNDING: How do you propose Aldine ISD attract and retain
highly qualified teachers and staff to support all students, schools,
courses, and programs given ongoing shortfalls in school funding?
Attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers and staff is one of the greatest challenges Aldine ISD faces, especially with ongoing funding shortfalls. While we must continue advocating at the state level for fair and adequate school funding, we can also take strategic steps locally. That means creating a culture where educators feel valued and supported through mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and strong leadership on campuses. It also means finding operational efficiencies so more dollars can go directly to classrooms, salaries, and incentives. By combining financial responsibility with authentic appreciation and support for our staff, Aldine can remain competitive in this area.
