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Texas Public Education Advocate | Trustee for Lorena ISD

Lorena, TX
Joined September 2024
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📊 Just released: Survey findings from over 2,500 Texas educators reveal deep concerns over vouchers, funding, and equity in public schools. Now more than ever, public education is on the ballot! 🗳️ Learn about your local candidates and VOTE! 🗳️ Let’s prioritize our schools! 💪 #PublicEducation #TXEd #Vouchers #VoteForEducation #TXLege #GetOutTheVote 🔗 bit.ly/EDpiper @RYHTexas @FRIENDStxps @tasbnews @tasanet @TexasTribune @kwtx
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I'm curious if anyone has found the solution to Q3.8 looping/thinking - it seems curious that so many people are raving about it while so many frustrated w/ the looping... @MiaAI_lab @Alibaba_Qwen @OpenWebUI
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“Everyone likes accountability until it knocks on your door…” -@DrStacyParker1 #tasamidwinter
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Proud to share @ #TASA2026: “Securing the Future: How Technology Can Help Texas Public Schools Overcome Today’s Challenges.” 📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 @ 9AM The real innovation isn’t the tech—it’s what people can do with it. #K12 #EdTech #SchoolSafety #Leadership #ItStartsWithOne
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Real stories. Real leadership. Real lessons in resilience. We’re proud to support Region 10 ESC’s Cybersecurity Summit 2025, where education leaders from across Texas will share how they’re navigating cybersecurity with clarity and courage. #ItStartsWithOne
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Excited to support @Region10ESC at the Cyber Summit on Oct 22! From defense to resilience, this event is packed with insights to help tech leaders protect what matters most. Can’t wait to hear from @amber_teamann on building a cybersecurity culture that lasts! #ItStartsWithOne
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We got to hear from four student teachers at @CSISD. When they were asked why they wanted to be a teacher, they shared with us: -A passion of working with children -Foster a love for learning -Every child needs a stable adult in their life -Being there for the families too, and building a relationship with parents -Celebrate each student’s growth and success While these concepts are not new, these words are a valuable reminder that teachers chose teaching because of the ideals of public education and its impact on children, families, and communities. I can’t recall meeting someone that couldn’t name a teacher that touched their life somewhere along their K-12 journey!! #txlege #PublicSchoolsMatter
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My #txlege reminder for the day
Big journeys begin with single steps! #ItStartsWithOne🟥
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My favorite time of the year - Read Across America week. I even found my spirit book, “The Cranky Book”. 😂 Great things are happening in Texas public schools! 👊 #ItsAGreatDayToBeALeopard #trusteetalk #txlege #txed
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@ccm2court 👆 I hope you’ll take time to read the report.
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$1340 That’s how much TX needs to increase basic allotment (per student funding) just to get back to 2019 spending power. Anything less & schools will still close. Anything less is a slap in the face. For source: fundschoolsfirst.org/
$45 Billion. That’s how much TX is behind the natl average in per/student funding. $20 Billion. That’s what TX schools need to deal w/inflation since 2019. $9 Billion. That’s how much a 10K pay raise for TX teachers would cost. (TX teachers make $10k below natl average).
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Thank you #TASA2025 for another great event! My bucket’s full and I’m ready for more ❤️work! #ItsAGreatDayToBeALeopard #txed #EDpiper #ItStartsWithOne🟥 #k12
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My 1️⃣ favorite thing about #TASA2025 is: 1️⃣ professional learning 1️⃣ encouragement and motivation from speakers 1️⃣ making new connections 1️⃣ spending time with friends and Edu family #EDpiper #ItStartsWithOne🟥 #txed #k12
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What a great session on winning for kids and the community by @TryMeFanning1 and the team @BeevilleISD 👏👏👏 @BaylorSOE #txed #tasa2025 #k12 #EDpiper #ItStartsWithOne🟥
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I hope the #txlege takes time to read the findings from my research! #tasa2025 #txed #k12 #EducationMatters #ItStartsWithOne🟥
📊 Just released: Survey findings from over 2,500 Texas educators reveal deep concerns over vouchers, funding, and equity in public schools. Now more than ever, public education is on the ballot! 🗳️ Learn about your local candidates and VOTE! 🗳️ Let’s prioritize our schools! 💪 #PublicEducation #TXEd #Vouchers #VoteForEducation #TXLege #GetOutTheVote 🔗 bit.ly/EDpiper @RYHTexas @FRIENDStxps @tasbnews @tasanet @TexasTribune @kwtx
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What a wonderful experience facilitating conversations with some amazing leaders at #TASA2025. Great things are happening in Texas public schools!!! #ItStartsWithOne🟥 #EDpiper #txed #k12 #k12
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This is your 30-minute warning to start heading to room 12A on the 4th floor! Going to be a great session! #TheInnovativeSuperintendent #TASA2025 #EDpiper #ItStartsWithOne🟥
🚨 Don’t miss our panel at #TASA2025! The Innovative Superintendent: Pioneering Educational Excellence 📅 Monday @ 2:15 PM 📍 ACC: 12A (Level 4) Join me and an incredible panel of leaders as we discuss innovation in education: ⭐Dr. Georgeanna Warnock ⭐Dr. Quintin Shepherd ⭐Dr. Lane Ledbetter ⭐Dr. Amy Anderson A legacy of leadership is determined by what we do today! 👊 #EducationalLeadership #InnovationInEducation #K12Leadership
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Talking #AI in education…assessments should be difficult to distinguish from the teaching that is occurring…👏👏👏 #EDpiper #txed #k12 #edtech #ItStartsWithOne🟥 #tasa2025
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