Election
BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ & AUBREY HOWELL
Katy ISD board of trustees, Position 3
Sean Hesterly Occupation & experience: teacher 10 years www.seanforkaty.com
Haider Razvi Occupation & experience: EMS, US army, Make-A-Wish volunteer 832-605-0819
Cicely Taylor Occupation & experience: education administration, KEYS mentor, CAT Adams Junior High, Leadership Katy class of 2025-2026 www.cicelytaylor4katyisd.org
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? Bring dignity back to teaching and education. Reduce excessive workload to allow teachers to focus on instruction. Strengthen the backstop for teachers regarding student discipline and parental engagement, ensuring sta feel supported. Ensure paraprofessionals and non-teacher sta are included in professional development initiatives.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? My top priority is academic excellence. Every student should graduate with strong literacy, math, and critical thinking skills that prepare them for college, careers, or military service.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? My top priority is scal transparency that directs every dollar toward the classroom. As an experienced administrator, I will ensure tax dollars maximize teacher retention and student achievement. We must also expand CTE programs like those at Miller to eliminate waitlists and prepare students for high-demand, high- wage careers.
Katy ISD board of trustees, Position 4
Ti any Auzenne Occupation & experience: banker (bank o cer), senior vice president, 20+ years in governance, MBA, MIT strategic management certi cate www.voteti anyaa.com
David Greene Occupation & experience: managing partner at Trenton Hoyt; nonpro t executive with experience in board governance and youth services www.davidgreene.net
Jim Davidson Occupation & experience: partner in global consulting rm; serving in operational and commercial leadership roles www.jimdavidsonforkaty.com
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? A pathway forward that strengthens KISD for everyone. I helped recommend an $806 million bond package with zero tax rate increase. I will work with administrators to ensure every dollar is used judiciously. Every student, teacher and family across all three counties deserves a voice and a champion.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? Supporting and retaining excellent teachers. When educators feel heard and equipped, students succeed. I will push for consistent teacher engagement, budgets that prioritize classrooms, and clear governance that keeps the board focused on accountability, not micromanagement.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? My top priority is to protect what has long made Katy ISD a destination for families—strong academics. Prioritizing academics begins with prioritizing our outstanding teachers. Every decision should promote student growth and achievement while supporting parents, strengthening mental-health and safety initiatives and stewarding taxpayer provided funding.
Katy ISD board of trustees, Position 5
Caleb Silverio Occupation & experience: Houston City College student; sales lead; Katy ISD graduate; community volunteer www.caleb4katyisd.com
Nathan Shipley Occupation & experience: analytics consultant; board of directors for Fort Bend MUD 151; parent of three KISD students www.shipleyforkatyisd.com
Jesus Nieto Occupation & experience: Nonpro t leader www.nieto4katy.com
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? As a recent graduate, my top priority is ensuring each student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success. This includes supporting strong academics, safe schools, responsible budgeting, and transparency with parents and taxpayers while keeping students at the center of every decision.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? My top priority is ensuring Katy ISD remains a high- performing district by focusing on student success, supporting and retaining quality teachers, and maintaining strong scal responsibility. This includes advocating for sustainable funding, improving sta support, and making common-sense decisions that keep classrooms strong and free from unnecessary political distractions.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD? My top priority would be keeping the focus on what has always made Katy ISD a district of excellence: strong academics, high-quality educators, and real opportunities for every student to succeed.
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