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Maria Benzon

NONPARTISAN

Maria Benzon is running for ISD Trustee.

Personal background

Maria is originally from Manila, Philippines and grew up in Houston. She has a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Houston. She lives in the Bellaire area with her daughter.

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Dr. Maria Benzon – Three Penny Press

Professional background

Maria is currently assistant director of assessment for the Universty of Houston-downtown. She previously worked as an assistant principal at Southwest Schools, a math teacher in San Antonio ISD, taught at Lawson Middle School, and served as a math specialist for the Madison High School feeder pattern. She also worked as a professor at the University of Houston and was an assistant principal focused on special education students and English language learners.

Sources:

Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Dr. Maria Benzon – Three Penny Press

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Dr. Maria Benzon – Three Penny Press

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Political background

Maria Benzon previously ran for this seat in 2021 but did not win.

Sources:

Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Maria Benzon - Ballotpedia

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Student Wellbeing

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Access to Education

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