Pillar 1: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Since being elected in 2020, I've served as:

Chairwoman of Governmental Affairs

Chairwoman of Special Schools

Member of the Policy Committee

I've helped oversee HCDE's growth from a $128 million budget to over $162 million—not because we're spending more, but because we're serving more.

I've advocated for:

✅ Four alternative high schools serving students who need different learning environments—including Texas' first public recovery high school for students overcoming substance abuse

✅ 21 Head Start centers (up from 17) providing early childhood education

✅ Expanded adult education programs that go beyond GED completion

✅ School-based therapy services addressing mental health crises

✅ LGBTQ+ inclusive policies ensuring every student feels safe

✅ Breaking the school-to-prison pipeline through evidence-based interventions

But the achievement gaps persist. The inequities remain. And that's why I'm running for re-election.

1. EXPAND COMMUNITY OUTREACH WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST

Communities like the one I grew up in need to know HCDE exists. We must utilize every communication channel—churches, community centers, social media, door-to-door outreach—to ensure families access our resources.

I will host town halls in the neighborhoods where HCDE services are most needed. If my mother had known about HCDE's resources, she might have been the first in her family to graduate from college. I won't let another mother miss that opportunity.

2. BREAK GENERATIONAL CURSES OF ILLITERACY

We must expand:

Pre-K literacy programs that catch children early

ESL and Spanish language immersion programs ensuring academic success for our diverse communities

Adult education beyond GED incorporating technology skills, trade certifications, and pathways to college

Literacy is liberation. And we're going to liberate generations.

3. DISMANTLE THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE

Using my experience as the first Civilian Chief of Staff for Law Enforcement at Harris County Precinct One, I've seen how the system criminalizes students instead of educating them.

In my next term, I will:

Expand alternative education models that work

Increase mental health and trauma-informed care

Partner with law enforcement on de-escalation and cultural competency

Ensure our schools are pathways to success, not prisons

4. IMPLEMENT RESEARCH-BASED GOVERNANCE

My doctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that elected officials face systemic barriers to effective service—especially officials from marginalized backgrounds.

I'm implementing:

Comprehensive onboarding for trustees so we govern effectively from day one

Evidence-based policymaking grounded in research, not politics

Inclusive governance structures that amplify diverse voices

Accountability systems ensuring taxpayer dollars create real results

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