Election
KEY: *Incumbent
Eanes ISD, Place 1
What motivated you to run for this position?
If elected, what will be your top priorities to address district challenges? My priorities include strengthening district-wide mental health frameworks, improving teacher recruitment and retention, ensuring transparent budgeting and long-term financial planning, and increasing meaningful parent and community engagement. We must protect academic excellence while implementing data-driven strategies that address enrollment trends, student well-being, and evolving workforce readiness demands. My priorities are making the budget sustainable while protecting core teaching roles, supporting teacher retention with competitive pay and meaningful input, and improving student outcomes through high-quality instruction, targeted interventions, and strong safety and mental health supports, so our decisions lead to better results for every learner.
As a child psychiatrist and Eanes ISD parent, I recognize the growing academic, emotional, and societal pressures facing our students. I am running to ensure district policies reflect evidence-based practices, fiscal responsibility, and community partnership—so we prepare students not only for academic success, but for leadership, resilience, and responsible citizenship.
Afshan Khan Occupation & experience: Psychiatrist, Dell Medical School educator, Eanes parent, business owner, Westlake Baccalaureate Committee co-chair, community volunteer www.afshankhanforeanes.com
I’m a parent with two children in Eanes and a Texas attorney who has seen how board decisions affect programs, safety, and trust. I’m running to raise the bar on how the board evaluates information, engages the community, and explains its decisions so families have clarity, confidence, and a stronger voice in the process.
Kate Ivers Occupation & experience: Eanes parent (2x), attorney with 20+ years in governance, budgeting, oversight, and organizational decision-making www.ivers4eanes.com
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Robert Morrow Occupation & experience: Questionnaire not returned by deadline.
Eanes ISD, Place 2
What motivated you to run for this position?
If elected, what will be your top priorities to address district challenges? Maintaining educational excellence despite real budget constraints is imperative. Teachers need competitive compensation, not uncertainty. Families deserve honest, clear communication. I’ll protect enrichment opportunities that make Eanes exceptional at every grade level, pursue alternative revenue streams, and fight for fair state funding. Proven leadership matters most when stakes are highest. I’d start by getting our financial house in order. Long-term visibility relieves uncertainty for all Eanes stakeholders. Teachers: offer competitive pay and incentives to attract/reward/retain talent. Foster a culture built on collaboration & recognition. Students: connect learning with real-world purpose. Safety: non-negotiable; stringent pre-employment vetting and ongoing background checks.
Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. I’ve dedicated 20 years to Eanes, holding little hands teaching PreK, watching my own kids grow, making hard decisions as a trustee. State funding has stalled. The urgency is real and experience matters. I won’t stop fighting for our kids.
Laura Clark* Occupation & experience: Trustee, marketing director, teacher, and 17- year volunteer. Experience that puts students first. www.laura4eanes.com
As Mom to a 3rd grader, I’m running for Eanes ISD Trustee Place 2 because it’s imperative we preserve Eanes Excellence, Sustainably with SALT (Stewardship of Resources; Accountability for Outcomes; Longevity in Planning; Transparency in Communications). A Texas MBA problem solver and business strategy consultant, I want to help Eanes.
Jennifer Blackman Occupation & experience: Nonprofit Consultant, 2-year District Leadership Team appointee, RYHT Community Leaders Fellowship participant, EEF Board member www.jenniferblackman4eanes.com
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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