Currently holds the office of Texas State Board of Education - District 3 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Texas State Board of Education - District 3 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedTo best educate a child, we must first know, understand, and appreciate them and all that they come to school with. Policymakers who center our students’ collective needs, listen to what they are telling us (i.e. Public testimony, through benchmark scores and formative assessments, behaviors, etc.), and collaborate with the educators and support staff that work directly with students every day are better prepared to create more effective and efficient policy decisions. Learn more
Throughout her time on the Board, Marisa has remained steadfast in her commitment to seeking out the perspectives and recommendations of practitioners in the field when making policy decisions. She acknowledges the significance of their profession and expertise and is dedicated to creating space for practitioners at the table. Learn more
Responsible decision making occurs when policymakers seek guidance through diversity of thought. This is how we share best practices, learn from each other, and come to more thoughtful outcomes for ALL students. Learn more
The curriculum standards and instructional materials the SBOE approves must not only be factually accurate but reflective of the culturally and experientially diverse student population in Texas. Learn more
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