BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Cy-Fair ISD, Position 6
*Incumbent
Scott Henry* Occupation & experience: CFISD board president, Cy-Woods Band volunteer, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, community partner
Cleveland Lane Jr. Occupation & experience: Professor of practice www.cleveland4csd.com 832-758-1414
Natalie Blasingame Occupation & experience: Current trustee, mother, 32-year educator, advocate for our youth, lover of people, public servant Website: www.natalieforcsd.com natalieforcyfairschools@gmail.com
www.scottforcyfair.com scott@scottforcyfair.com
Why are you running for the CFISD board of trustees, and what makes you the best candidate?
I’m running to keep CFISD strong for families and the Cy-Fair community. As CFISD board president, I led on implementing important, pro-family policies, pay increases for our teachers and sta and maintaining focus on student safety.
I’m passionate about the academic and social development of all youth. I am running to impact this diverse community’s educational landscape. As a board member, I would work with all stakeholders to prepare “21st century global learners.” My characteristics include the ability to evaluate information, cross- cultural thinking and technological literacy.
Every child deserves an excellent education, in a safe environment, preparing them for work, college, the military, and a family of their own. Every teacher deserves policies that “have your back” as you hold students to high expectations and their full potential. I am uniquely qualied to facilitate this work.
Given mixed feelings about the TEA’s rating system, how do you think district success should be measured? What makes a successful district?
Success is more than a rating. It’s strong academics, safe schools, parental involvement and preparing students for life after graduation. A successful district values teachers, supports families, and ensures every child has the opportunity to thrive in academics, ne arts and career readiness.
I believe in a holistic approach to measuring district success. The district’s success should be measured by outcomes, which are qualitative and quantitative. Including, but not limited to, non-biased cultural standardized tests, graduation rates, academic growth, student-teacher engagement, college readiness and post-high school success student outcomes.
We need to ensure all students can read, do math, write and think critically! Some of this can be measured by a test, the rest needs to be born out of community commitment to building a district that values developing whole, healthy individuals not preparing them to take a test.
NOTE: BLASINGAME IS AN INCUMBENT FOR POSITION 5, BUT IS RUNNING FOR POSITION 6 ON THE BOARD.
Cy-Fair ISD, Position 7
Elecia Jones Occupation & experience: 12 years in accounting and nance www.electeleciajones.info electejones4csd@gmail.com
Kendra Yarbrough Camarena Occupation & experience: Educator nearly 20 years, public education advocate, community board member with 10 years’ service
George Edwards Jr. Occupation & experience: U.S. Army veteran, former CFISD trustee/eliminated year-round schools, 41 years CPA/nance, CFISD volunteer www.georgeforcsd.com
www.kendra4csd.com kendra4csd@gmail.com
Why are you running for the CFISD board of trustees, and what makes you the best candidate?
Our district deserves strong advocates. As a parent and volunteer, I have a vested interest in the educational success and well-being of our students, educators/ sta and community. I’m running to champion student success, support educators/sta and facilitate collaboration that strengthens our community.
I am running for school board because, as a parent, educator, and public education advocate, I care deeply about our students’ success and school eectiveness. By fostering communication, thoughtful decision- making and strong leadership, I aim to ensure the best educational and workplace opportunities for everyone in CyFair ISD.
I bring proven governance experience, nancial expertise, and a lifelong commitment to education. My service as a former trustee, who eliminated year-round schools in 1996, CPA background, and military discipline equip me to make tough decisions that strengthen schools, support teachers and put students rst.
Given mixed feelings about the TEA’s rating system, how do you think district success should be measured? What makes a successful district?
While state ratings provide one perspective, true district success goes beyond test scores and data. Success should be measured by student growth, teacher support, parent engagement, and how well we prepare students for life beyond the classroom academically, socially and emotionally. Mastery in those areas will make a successful district.
The district can use formal and informal assessments, plus key data like graduation rates, [College, Career and Military Readiness], sta retention, and teacher satisfaction, to measure success. Reviewing multiple data sources, not just state data, provides a fuller understanding of student achievement, teacher morale, and overall satisfaction with the district.
Success is measured by student literacy, safe classrooms, teacher retention and community condence. A successful district ensures children read on grade level, graduates are college or workforce ready, and parents trust the system.
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