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Amy Moore is a program manager at Austin Partners in Education.


As of September 9, 2024, Amy Moore did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports more state funding for the school district.

Believes the biggest challenge facing the district is balancing the budget.

- Supports more state funding for the school district.
- Believes the biggest challenge facing the district is balancing the budget.

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Amy Moore

Amy is a program manager at Austin Partners in Education.


As of September 27, 2024, Amy Moore did not have a website or any information online.

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Sky earned his bachelor's degree in political communication from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously served as the chairman of Coalition Austin.

Sky previously worked as a manager and event coordinator at The Glassmith. 

Sky MacAdams's campaign for school board member is his first run for public office. 

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Believes students and families deserve transparency in reporting violent incidents and meeting performance indicators.

Advocates for transparency in reporting violent incidents and whether schools meet performance indicators.

- Advocates for transparency in reporting violent incidents and whether schools meet performance indicators.

Supports the Lunch for All (L.F.A.) program to provide free meals for all students and district employees, saying, "It is always wrong to withhold meals from children, regardless of how much money their family might make."

Supports providing free school meals for all students and district employees to combat food insecurity and improve educational performance. 

Supports increasing funding for Title 1 schools and highlighting the work of educators across all campuses.

Supports increasing funding and resources for Title 1 schools. 

- Supports providing free school meals for all students and district employees to combat food insecurity and improve educational performance. 
- Supports increasing funding and resources for Title 1 schools. 

As of September 9, 2024, Dylan "Sky" MacAdams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Dylan "Sky" MacAdams

Sky earned his bachelor's degree in political communication from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously served as the Chairman of the Coalition Austin.

Sky previously worked as a Manager and Event Coordinator at The Glassmith. 

Sky MacAdams' campaign for school board is his first run for public office. 

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas. He has lived in Austin since 1996 and in East Austin for the past 10 years. He is married to his wife, Rachel Stone.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is currently the director of advocate services at Cirkiel Law Group. He has over six years of experience working for the Austin Independent School District, predominantly as a social communication resources and services (SCORES) teacher and case manager for middle school students on the autism spectrum. He has also held various positions in K-12 special education programs, including Social Behavior Skills (SBS), Life Skills, and the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD).

As of September 9, 2024, Fernando Lucas de Urioste’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in all classrooms and school districts.

Supports the procedural guarantees of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including due process hearings, complaints to the Texas Education Agency, and mediation and resolution sessions.

- Believes in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in all classrooms and school districts.
- Supports the procedural guarantees of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including due process hearings, complaints to the Texas Education Agency, and mediation and resolution sessions.

- Supports affordable housing initiatives.

Supports providing accommodations for diverse student needs, including those with autism, emotional dysregulation, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language challenges.

Supports addressing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and Title IX violations in educational settings.

- Supports providing accommodations for diverse student needs, including those with autism, emotional dysregulation, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language challenges.
- Supports addressing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and Title IX violations in educational settings.

Believes in creating individualized education plans and supportive learning environments for students with diverse abilities.

Believes in training parents to advocate for their children and understanding how regulatory changes affect the education system.

Supports parental rights in education, including access to information under the Texas Education Code Chapter 26.

- Believes in creating individualized education plans and supportive learning environments for students with diverse abilities.
- Believes in training parents to advocate for their children and understanding how regulatory changes affect the education system.
- Supports parental rights in education, including access to information under the Texas Education Code Chapter 26.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is currently the Director of Advocate Services at Cirkiel Law Group. He has over six years of experience working for the Austin Independent School District, predominantly as a Social Communication Resources and Services (SCORES) Teacher and Case Manager for middle school students on the autism spectrum. He has also held various positions in K-12 special education programs, including Social Behavior Skills (SBS), Life Skills, and the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD).

As of September 27, 2024, Fernando Lucas de Urioste’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas. He has lived in Austin since 1996 and in East Austin for the past 10 years. He spends his time with his wife, Rachel Stone.

As of September 13, 2024, Fernando Lucas de Urioste’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in the importance of quality school facilities, saying "His dedication and expertise have made a profound difference in the lives of so many students and their families."

Supports affordable housing initiatives, which can positively impact child wellbeing.

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying, "9 years ago we started out on a journey we knew nothing about."

Supports a grievance process for parents and students at the district level.

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying "many things got overlooked time and time again until present day."

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying "Meeting Fernando was the greatest gift we could have received."

Believes parents are kept in the dark about their children's progress in school, saying "barriers are put up against parents by teachers or administrators who are advised to keep quiet in relation to how the student really is doing."

Believes in prioritizing child well-being.

Believes in supporting child wellbeing through special education, having worked as a paraprofessional and teacher for students with special needs.

Supports child wellbeing and equal access to education.

Believes in providing necessary support and accommodations for students to succeed.

Believes in being "deeply invested in the future of our community," which includes prioritizing child wellbeing.

Supports teachers and values guidance and support in navigating administrative processes.

Believes in advocating for families to secure necessary educational support, saying "I have helped hundreds of families navigate complex administrative situations to secure the educational support their children need."

Believes public education should provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all students.

Believes in advocating for children to receive fair access to public education.

Believes parents and children should not have to endure poor treatment, but does not provide specific details on their views regarding access to education.

Believes the Del Valle district does not meet students' needs, saying "they want to do the absolute minimum for students."

Believes every student deserves the best possible education.

Supports policies that benefit students, families, and teachers.

Supports advocating for students with disabilities.

Supports access to special education programs.

Believes in being a "relentless advocate for students and their families" to improve access to education.

Believes school districts "ironically never listen to the parents voice" when addressing special education requirements.

Lindsey earned four degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University. She lives in her hometown of Austin, Texas with her husband and 3 kids.

Lindsey Stringer is the founder of Stringer Strategy Consulting. She previously worked at TNTP “The New Teacher Project” for 11 years, where she eventually became Vice President of Technology. Prior to TNTP, she was a product manager for a technology innovator in online K-12 assessments and analytics.

As of September 9, 2024, Lindsey Stringer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in improving K-12 education through better data interoperability and online assessment tools.

- Believes in improving K-12 education through better data interoperability and online assessment tools.

Believes in the importance of strong technology governance and data-driven decision-making in school facilities management.

Believes in developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect school facilities and infrastructure.

- Believes in the importance of strong technology governance and data-driven decision-making in school facilities management.
- Believes in developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect school facilities and infrastructure.

Lindsey Stringer

Lindsey Stringer holds four degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and The Johns Hopkins University. She lives in her hometown of Austin, Texas with her husband and three kids.

Lindsey Stringer is the founder of Stringer Strategy Consulting and has 14+ years of experience in various technology functions. She previously worked at TNTP “The New Teacher Project” for 11 years, where she eventually became Vice President of Technology. Prior to TNTP, she was a product manager for a technology innovator in online K-12 assessments and analytics.

As of September 27, 2024, Lindsey Stringer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of September 12, 2024, Lindsey Stringer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in improving school facilities through strategic planning and problem-solving.

Nathaniel earned his bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas. 

Nathaniel is currently the president of the Classified Employee Association at Austin Community College. He was previously a police officer for Austin Community College and a real estate agent for Jerry Fullerton Realty.  

As of September 9, 2024, Nathaniel Hellman did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to see AISD play a role in solving the homelessness and mental health crises.

- Wants to see AISD play a role in solving the homelessness and mental health crises.

Nathaniel Hellman

Nathaniel earned his bachelors degree in government from The University of Texas. 

Nathaniel is currently the President of the Classified Employee Association 
 at Austin Community College.  Nathaniel was previously a police officer for Austin Community College and a real estate agent for Jerry Fullerton Realty.  

As of September 27, 2024, Nathaniel Hellman did not have a website or any information online.

- Wants to  see AISD play a role in solving the homelessness and mental health crises.

As of September 9, 2024, Nick Franke did not have a website or any information online.

Nick Franke

As of September 27, 2024, Nick Franke did not have a website or any information online.

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

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