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Believes the law was not followed when Princeton ISD sent parents a supplemental book list, saying, "Students lost safe, age-appropriate books and teachers lost the tools they rely on every day."

Opposes book bans saying, "Students lost safe, age-appropriate books and teachers lost the tools they rely on every day."

- Opposes book bans saying, "Students lost safe, age-appropriate books and teachers lost the tools they rely on every day."

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As of September 19, 2025, Charlotte Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

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Opposes school voucher programs, which are initiatives that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

- Opposes school voucher programs, which are initiatives that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

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Walter Ley

Believes in aligning curriculum with assessment tools to evaluate student learning.

As of September 19, 2025, John Campbell did not have a website or any information online.

Julia Schmoker

Julia is from Dallas, Texas. She attended Richardson High School. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree from Southern Methodist University, a graduate artist diploma from McGill University, and a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Minnesota. She lives with her husband, Anthony, and their son, Sawyer, in Princeton.

Julia is a design consultant and client advisor. She previously worked as a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Army, where she achieved many accomplishments, including receiving the Keith L. Ware journalism award and the Army Achievement Medal. She also taught choir at Bowman Middle School, voice at Wilson Middle School in Plano, and voice at the University of Minnesota. As an international opera singer, she developed relationships and collaborated with people of diverse cultures. 

Julia Schmoker is currently a member of the Princeton ISD School Board. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Believes a "sound, effective education system" requires parental input.

Promises to ensure tax dollars are spent in the most effective and efficient manner.

As of September 19, 2025, Julia Schmoker did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in being "upfront and honest with parents and teachers on issues."

Melissa Ait Belaid

As of September 19, 2025, Melissa Ait Belaid did not have a website or any information online.

Patricia McLaughlin

Samuel Nevarez

Sam Nevarez — Princeton ISD Board of Trustees - TX 3rd ...

Samuel Nevarez is from Princeton, Texas. He attended Princeton High School, Collin College, and the University of Texas at Dallas. He lives with his wife and their two children in Princeton. He attends St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.

Supports strengthening the core curriculum and expanding career and technical education to prepare students for college and careers.

Believes in planning ahead with responsible growth strategies to meet enrollment needs, including building schools faster, ensuring facilities are ready before overcrowding, and exploring community and business partnerships to expand resources.

Believes in directing funds to classrooms first and managing rapid growth and cash flow carefully to prioritize teachers, programs, and students.

Believes in exploring public-private partnerships to help finance new schools and expand innovative programs without overburdening taxpayers.

Supports upgrading school safety protocols, including controlled access points, dedicated officers, and regular safety drills with local emergency services.

Believes competitive pay and strong benefits are essential for retaining teachers.

Supports providing teachers with training in technology and classroom management, as well as special education support.

Supports exploring partnerships to help finance new schools and expand innovative programs without overburdening taxpayers.

Sonia Ledezma

Sonia earned a B.S. in interdisciplinary studies from East Texas A&M University and a master’s in counseling with a focus on student affairs. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Princeton.

Sonia Ledezma's campaign for Princeton ISD Board of Trustees is her first entry into politics.

Sonia earned a B.S. in interdisciplinary studies from East Texas A&M University and a master’s in counseling from the University of North Texas. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Princeton.

Sonia is an educator. She taught in Princeton ISD classrooms as a certified bilingual Texas educator.

Sonia Ledezma — Princeton ISD Board of Trustees - TX 3rd ...

Sonia Ledezma earned a B.S. in interdisciplinary studies from East Texas A&M University and a master’s in counseling from the University of North Texas. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Princeton.

Supports using "research-backed systems" in education.

Believes in using resources wisely, keeping decisions student-centered, and communicating clearly with the community.

Believes every student should "feel safe, seen, and supported every single day."

Believes families should be treated as partners in education and teachers as "irreplaceable leaders of student success."

Believes all students, including ESL, special populations, and those with diverse abilities, "deserve to be supported, valued, and challenged."