Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Houston. He lives with his wife in Houston and they have two daughters who are graduates of the Houston Independent School District.

Michael has served as principal at Pin Oak Middle School, Westside High School, and Bellaire High School. He began his career in the district as a math teacher and soccer coach. 

Michael McDonough's campaign for Houston ISD Trustee, District 6 is his first entry into politics.

Believes in creating a vision for student learning that goes beyond test scores, saying "Supportive environments lead to better teaching and better learning."

Supports a "whole-child approach" to education, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and supportive environments that foster student growth through strong arts programs, physical activity, well-staffed libraries, and opportunities for critical thinking and problem-solving.

- Believes in creating a vision for student learning that goes beyond test scores, saying "Supportive environments lead to better teaching and better learning."
- Supports a "whole-child approach" to education, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and supportive environments that foster student growth through strong arts programs, physical activity, well-staffed libraries, and opportunities for critical thinking and problem-solving.

School Curriculum

Believes chronic underfunding, school vouchers, and state takeover threaten student education.

- Believes chronic underfunding, school vouchers, and state takeover threaten student education.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports increasing the number of counselors and social workers in schools.

- Supports increasing the number of counselors and social workers in schools.

Student Wellbeing

Believes creating a high-performance culture in schools requires trust and support for teachers, not micromanagement.

- Believes creating a high-performance culture in schools requires trust and support for teachers, not micromanagement.

Teachers

Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that use public funds to allow families to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

- Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that use public funds to allow families to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

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Michael McDonough

Michael McDonough earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Houston. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Houston, Texas.

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Kendall is a native Houstonian raised in Fontaine Place located in northeast Houston. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Communication from Covenant International University. He also holds a bachelor's degree from the Kingdom Builders Bible Institute and a graduate degree from the Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary. Baker has an adult daughter and resides in Houston.

Kendall is retired from his role as Division Manager for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department, Operations Division. 

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Kendall Baker is currently a member of the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees, representing District VI. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. 

- Supports career and technical education.

Believes in maintaining fiscal integrity of taxpayer dollars and appropriate spending based on people's needs, not party agendas.

Supports lowering taxes for the Houston Independent School District.

- Believes in maintaining fiscal integrity of taxpayer dollars and appropriate spending based on people's needs, not party agendas.
- Supports lowering taxes for the Houston Independent School District.

Supports crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with local organizations.

- Supports crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with local organizations.

Supports school choice, which includes private school vouchers, charter schools, and tax credit scholarships.

- Supports school choice, which includes private school vouchers, charter schools, and tax credit scholarships.

Kendall Baker

Kendall Baker is a native Houstonian raised in Fontaine Place located in northeast Houston. Baker has an extensive education and most recently earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Communication from Covenant International University. He also holds a bachelor's degree from the Kingdom Builders Bible Institute and a graduate degree from the Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary. Baker is a loving father to his daughter and resides in Houston.

Kendall is currently a member of the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees, representing District VI. He was elected in 2021 and assumed office on January 11, 2022. His current term ends in 2025. 

Believes in the importance of raising funds for elections to effectively communicate with constituents.

Wants to help school systems become the best in the nation.