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Richardson ISD board of trustees, District 2
Incumbent
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ERON LINN
VANESSA PACHECO
SHERRY CLEMENS
Occupation: Federal relations man- ager at Dallas Area Rapid Transit Relevant experience: Elected to represent District 2 on Richardson ISD board of trustees in 2019; elected in 2015 and again in 2016 to represent Place 5 on RISD board;
Occupation: Vice president Relevant experience: Leadership ISD 2021 fellow, School Board Governance Fellowship, Equity and Inclusion Fellowship MBA, Global Leadership: The University of Texas at Dallas, Scholar with Distinction
Occupation: Small business owner, marketing Relevant experience: Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M Univer- sity, 2002; master of Educational Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2008;
served on several boards, including the Richard- son Zoning Board of Adjustment, the City Planning Commission, the advisory board to the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, and the board of directors for the Richardson YMCA; Graduate of Inside RISD (2011) and Leadership Richardson (Class XXVII) www.eronlinn4risd.com | eron@eronlinn4risd.com
Graduate; Berkner PTA Board, XIX Society Member, “Getting out the Vote” Steering Committee, National Alliance of Black School Educators Parent Commis- sion, and Reading/Language Arts Supplemental Materials Criteria Parent Committee www.pacheco4risd.com 915-667-0954 | pacheco4risd@gmail.com
teacher, rst and third grade, Forney ISD, 2004- 2010; founded Resolve Consulting in 2014, where I oversee a team that helps businesses of all sizes with social media, marketing and web design, based in Richardson; mom of four RISD children https://sherryclemens.com 214-686-3502 | sherry@sherryclemens.com
Why are you running for o ce?
I am running for re-election to the school board because I believe I have the experience, leadership and vision needed to represent District 2 for another three years. If re-elected, I will continue to stand up for what I believe is right, ask di cult questions and vote accordingly. As the father of three RISD students, I want to ensure that RISD schools are focused on providing the best academic outcomes for all students.
I’m running for [the] RISD [board of trustees] because I believe it’s time for new leadership for our Richardson schools. For too long, kids have been treated as data points, and closing achievement gaps hasn’t been made a primary priority. Our students are the future of our community and our economy. We have a responsibility to give them the best education pos- sible and [put them] on a path for a successful adult life.
My husband and I moved to Richardson ISD because it is one of the premier school districts in DFW. We have four children that attend RISD schools. In the last [few] years, I’ve seen a shift from the pillars of excellence that have made RISD a destination district. I want to get us back in the right direction—where RISD provides an outstanding education for every student, partners with parents and teachers, and remains nancially sound.
Richardson ISD board of trustees, District 5
JAN STELL *THE DISTRICT 5 SEAT HAS BEEN VACANT SINCE SEPT. 24, WHEN FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT KAREN CLARDY RESIGNED.
KILE BROWN
RACHEL MCGOWAN
Occupation: Head of IoT business development-North America; IDEMIA America, an identity tech- nologies company Relevant experience: Military and corporate leadership experience: 12 years; nonpro t governance: 10
Occupation: Account executive Relevant experience: Served on the PTA since 2007; currently on the RISD PTA council board and serving at the DEI chair; also serving at For- est Meadow Junior High as the DEI chair; a new member (this upcom-
Occupation: Realtor Relevant experience: Master’s in education from Austin College; taught in RISD at Skyview and Brent eld Elementary, and in Plano and Spring ISDs; served on the board of the Lake Highlands YMCA
years; innovative change management and strategic planning: 17 years; executive recruiting/sta ng: 3 years; parent of three Lake Highlands High School graduates (‘13, ‘14, ‘19) www.kile4risd.com | kile@kile4risd.com
ing year) of the Dallas Jr Women’s League and Young Men’s Service League; and working with a parents in my neighborhood who are interested in starting the Stults Road PTA. Stults Road is special to me as I attended there [for] kindergarten to sixth [grade]. rachelforrisd.com | 214-403-4215
to help with the new facility; participated in Leader- ship Dallas; served as a prison fellowship volunteer weekly at Seagoville Federal Prison; and traveled to Guatemala with Habitat for Humanity. I have “sold” RISD for 30-plus years and am proud to call it home. www.janforrisd.com jan@janforrisd.com | @JanFacebookpage
Why are you running for o ce?
My motivation for running for RISD school board is based on my desire to help all students to reach their fullest potential. We need to empower our teachers and sta with the tools they need to help each student. We have a great opportunity with funds provided to our district to aid the “loss of learning.” We want the results to be measurable for all of our students to have a strong foundation on which to build.
I am running to bring focus to the education of our children and to the support of our teachers. My slogan, “Kids First, Teachers Always” brings this home. Preparing kids for the fu- ture is our mission. Our teachers are the day-to-day champions in achieving success in this endeavor.
This community has supported me since I started elementary school at Stults Road Elementary and graduated from Lake Highlands High School in ‘96, and my biggest “why” is wanting to give back to the community that has done so much for me and my family. I’ve been working in this community for over 10 years, and I feel like serving on the board is the next step in my leadership journey. My personal experience in this community, my ability to build strong relationships and trust quickly, and my business background will make me a strong trustee.
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