McKinney | April 2023

CANDIDATE Q&A

Get to know the candidates running in the election

Incumbent

McKinney ISD board of trustees, Place 6

Collin College board of trustees, Place 1

Why are you running?

After attending all board meetings in MISD but ve over the last three years I have identied areas where my depth and breadth of experience would be helpful. This includes more complete capital bond management practices. An improved and focused safety program starting with a month- ly safety report, including incidents reviews. Improved transparency and involvement of the public through workshops and forums, I believe we need to include teachers’ administrative decisions aecting them. I am passionate about public education being available for all children. Our children are the great- est asset for our future. I want everyone to know about the great programs we oer and how well our students perform. I am ghting against the mis- information about our curriculum. I will not allow our teachers to be falsely criticized. Teachers must be respected for the hard work they do, which is evident by our 98% graduation rate. I am a natural leader, who has been actively en- gaged in this wonderful community for 10 years and worked within schools as both a substitute and volunteer for 20 years. I am involved in the homeschool community as well as public school. I communicate regularly with teachers and families about the challenges they face in school and in education and we work to nd solutions together.

Did not respond to request for comment.

Occupation: Retired engineering manager 972-989-9382 JAMES WESTERHEID

Did not respond to request for comment. FRED MOSES

Restarting my college education as an adult learner at Collin College has been one of the great joys of my life, and it is my ardent hope to give back to the school and the community by being an active, engaged and forward-thinking trustee with a growth mindset and passion for the faculty and student experience.

Occupation: Wife, mom and volunteer STEPHANIE O’DELL

Occupation: Student 972-836-6171 https://meganwallace collincollegeboard.com MEGAN WALLACE

972-365-6628 www.stephanieodell misd.com

Occupation: Music teacher, Ancora Academy principal director 909-510-1578 www.serenaashcroft. com SERENA ASHCROFT

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

• Hearing evaluations for all ages • Hearing aid fittings, maintenance & repairs • Invisible fittings • Wireless and connectivity solutions • Evaluation period on all hearing aids • Custom ear / swim protection • Locally owned and operated

Better Hearing Keeps You Connected

Staffed by 2 Licensed Doctors of Audiology

“Hearing Services of McKinney is my #1 place to go for

Cassandra Wilson-Owner Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

Taylor Gilbow Au.D., CCC-A

my hearing loss needs. Caring and dedicated professionals with many years of experience working daily to meet your needs.” - Retired Collin County Sheriff Terry G. Box

Doctor of Audiology

972.838.1300 | www.hearinmckinney.com | 4201 Medical Center Drive, Suite 270

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM