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Raquel lives in Georgetown, Texas, with her family. She earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Colorado College, a master's degree in history from Universidad de Guanajuato, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Boston College.

Raquel teaches pre-service teachers at the college level at Southwestern University. She previously taught 6th grade, dual language elementary, and high school history. She has also worked as a guidance counselor.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz's campaign for State Board of Education District 10 is her 1st run for public office.

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Believes the "Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed K-5 reading curriculum is problematic, overemphasizing Christianity and distorting historical truths."

Believes parents should be the ones to direct their child’s religious education.

Wants to ensure critical thinking skills "are centered in all state standards and instructional materials."

- Believes the "Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed K-5 reading curriculum is problematic, overemphasizing Christianity and distorting historical truths."
- Believes parents should be the ones to direct their child’s religious education.
- Wants to ensure critical thinking skills "are centered in all state standards and instructional materials."

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As of September 7, 2024, Raquel Saenz Ortiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to ensure "that educators have a voice in the decisions that impact their classrooms."

- Plans to ensure "that educators have a voice in the decisions that impact their classrooms."

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Believes in advocating for quality education and innovative solutions to address challenges in Texas's education system.

- Believes in advocating for quality education and innovative solutions to address challenges in Texas's education system.

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Raquel Saenz Ortiz

Raquel lives in Georgetown with her family. She earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Colorado College, a master's degree in history from Universidad de Guanajuato, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Boston College Lynch School.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz campaign for State Board of Education District 10 is her 1st run for public office.

- Developed district-wide curriculum, including Ethnic Studies curriculum.
- Believes the "Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed K-5 reading curriculum is problematic, overemphasizing Christianity and distorting historical truths."
- Believes parents should be the ones to direct their child’s religious education.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz currently lives in Georgetown, TX with her family. She has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz began her career as a 6th grade Social Studies teacher in the Rio Grande Valley and later taught dual language elementary and high school history. She also worked as a guidance counselor and developed district-wide curriculum, including Ethnic Studies curriculum. She currently teaches pre-service teachers at the college level at Southwestern University.

As of September 12, 2024, Raquel Saenz Ortiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Developed district-wide curriculum, including Ethnic Studies curriculum.

Believes in providing access to education.

Believes in improving Texas education quality to benefit all students.

Believes in providing access to quality education by teaching in underserved areas and working as a guidance counselor.

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Tom resides in Williamson County, Texas, with his wife Freda. He attended Texas Tech University. He and Freda have 5 children and 9 grandchildren.

Tom previously worked as the executive director of the Texas FFA Association and as an agricultural teacher.

Tom Maynard is a member of the State Board of Education, representing District 10. He was elected in 2012 and has served for 3 terms. He has served as chair of the Committee on Instruction and currently serves as chair of the Permanent School Fund Corporation Directors and the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund. 

Believes the school curriculum should be "challenging and factual," preparing students for post-secondary education, the economy, and community leadership.

Believes in reviewing and adopting instructional materials that align with established curriculum standards.

Supports House Bill 900, which banned pornography in Texas classrooms.

Supports House Bill (HB) 900, which banned pornography in Texas classrooms.

- Believes the school curriculum should be "challenging and factual," preparing students for post-secondary education, the economy, and community leadership.
- Believes in reviewing and adopting instructional materials that align with established curriculum standards.
- Supports House Bill (HB) 900, which banned pornography in Texas classrooms.

As of September 7, 2024, Tom Maynard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports protecting the $25 billion Permanent School Fund endowment to ensure schools have textbooks and educational materials.

Believes district and campus decisions should not be solely driven by funding and standardized testing.

Supports a rigorous career and technical education system that provides foundational technical and employability skills and supports the core curriculum.

Believes parents should have control over their children's education.

Opposes "unfunded mandates" in education.

Believes in fiscal discipline and transparency in budgeting for education.

Believes schools should equip children with the knowledge and skills to succeed in higher learning, technical schools, and as citizens.

- Supports protecting the $25 billion Permanent School Fund endowment to ensure schools have textbooks and educational materials.
- Believes district and campus decisions should not be solely driven by funding and standardized testing.
- Supports a rigorous career and technical education system that provides foundational technical and employability skills and supports the core curriculum.
- Believes parents should have control over their children's education.
- Opposes "unfunded mandates" in education.
- Believes in fiscal discipline and transparency in budgeting for education.
- Believes schools should equip children with the knowledge and skills to succeed in higher learning, technical schools, and as citizens.

Tom Maynard

Tom resides in Williamson County, Texas, with his wife Freda. He attended Texas Tech University. He and Freda have five children and nine grandchildren.

- Supports protecting the $25 billion Permanent School Fund endowment to ensure schools have textbooks and educational materials.
- Believes education should be community-based and responsive to local conditions and parental input.
- Believes district and campus decisions should not be solely driven by funding and standardized testing.
- Supports a rigorous career and technical education system that provides foundational technical and employability skills and supports the core curriculum.
- Believes parents should have control over their children's education.
- Opposes "unfunded mandates" in education.
- Believes in fiscal discipline and transparency in budgeting for education.
- Believes schools should equip children with the knowledge and skills to succeed in higher learning, technical schools, and as citizens.
- Believes in innovative teaching methods and addressing instructional and budget issues.
- Believes in the importance of career and technical education.

Tom Maynard resides in Williamson County, Texas, with his wife Freda. He grew up at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and attended Texas Tech University. He and Freda have five children and nine grandchildren.

Tom Maynard currently serves as a member of the State Board of Education and is the executive director of the Texas FFA Association. He previously worked as a classroom teacher for 13 years and served as a school board trustee.

Tom Maynard is a member of the State Board of Education, representing District 10, and has served as chair of the Committee on Instruction, the Permanent School Fund Corporation Board of Directors, and the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund. He was re-elected to the board in 2016.

Believes the State Board of Education (SBOE) District 10 is important for setting policy and standards for school districts, overseeing curriculum and textbook adoption, and managing the $25 billion Permanent School Fund.

Believes in mandating instruction of essential knowledge and skills for a well-balanced curriculum.

Believes in setting standards for educational programs.

Supports child well-being through leadership in career and technical student organizations.

Believes in supporting child wellbeing through local agricultural initiatives.

Believes in supporting child wellbeing through community involvement and leadership in youth organizations.

As Texas FFA’s chief executive, Maynard increased membership, student engagement, and scholarships, and earned national recognition for innovative technology use in education.

Believes in the importance of winning fights for conservative values, saying, "Together with fellow conservatives, we have thwarted the plans of the radical left, transformed the Permanent School Fund, and laid the foundation for future wins."

Supports adopting regulations and standards for adult education programs offered by public school districts, junior colleges, and universities.

Believes in advocating for student success and parental empowerment in education.

Believes in the importance of career and technical education.

Believes in innovative teaching methods and addressing instructional and budget issues.

Believes education should be community-based and responsive to local conditions and parental input.

- Members of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) set statewide education policy, including approving graduation requirements, selecting textbooks and instructional materials, overseeing the state’s Permanent School Fund, and approving or vetoing charter school applications. 
- Board members participate in rule-making, review and adopt academic standards, and offer final approval on educator certification and other statewide education regulations. 
- SBOE members are elected from geographically defined “education districts.” Under normal circumstances, they serve staggered four-year terms.
- Serving on the board does not pay a salary, but members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while doing board business.

Member of the board that governs the state's education system. 

Texas State Board of Education Member, District 10

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