Kendra Camarena: A Fresh Voice Rising in Cy-Fair ISD's Future ...

Kendra Camarena earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Houston. She lives with her husband and two children in Cypress. She attends the Church of the Redeemer.

Kendra is a director who oversees partnerships, economic development, and workforce initiatives. She previously spent over 15 years in public education, holding roles such as classroom teacher, department chair, and instructional coach.

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Kendra's campaign for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School Board Member is her first entry into politics.

Believes in equipping students with necessary skills and tools for success in higher education, the workforce, or the military.

Believes in equipping students with the necessary skills and tools for success in higher education, the workforce, or the military.

- Believes in equipping students with the necessary skills and tools for success in higher education, the workforce, or the military.

School Curriculum

Believes in "responsible budgeting" to align resources with student learning, safety, and long-term growth.

- Believes in "responsible budgeting" to align resources with student learning, safety, and long-term growth.

School Facilities & Resources

As of October 13, 2025, Kendra Camarena’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Student Wellbeing

Believes financial stability is essential for maintaining competitive teacher pay, providing adequate classroom resources, supporting staff professional development, and sustaining programs that directly benefit students.

Believes financial stability is essential for maintaining competitive teacher pay, providing adequate classroom resources, and supporting staff professional development.

Supports recruiting, retaining, and respecting top-quality teachers and staff through competitive pay, strong benefits, and a culture of appreciation.

- Believes financial stability is essential for maintaining competitive teacher pay, providing adequate classroom resources, and supporting staff professional development.
- Supports recruiting, retaining, and respecting top-quality teachers and staff through competitive pay, strong benefits, and a culture of appreciation.

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Kendra Camarena

Kendra Camarena earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Houston, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington. She lives with her husband and two children in Cypress. She attends the Church of the Redeemer.

Kendra is a director at Harris County Precinct 4, where she oversees partnerships, economic development, and workforce initiatives. She previously spent over 15 years in public education, holding roles such as classroom teacher, department chair, and instructional coach.

Believes in making decisions based on what’s best for students, rather than "politics, special interests, or outside agendas."

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Board Election 2025 - Cypress Fairbanks ISD

Elecia Jones has one child and is a frequent volunteer with CFISD.

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Elecia's campaign for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board Member, Position 7 is her first entry into politics. 

As of October 13, 2025, Elecia Jones did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to build partnerships with parents and community members.

Prioritizes budgeting and spending funds responsibly.

Supports restoring certified librarians to campuses to improve literacy rates, saying "We need dedicated literacy leaders to inspire and equip motivated readers at every age."

- Wants to build partnerships with parents and community members.
- Prioritizes budgeting and spending funds responsibly.
- Supports restoring certified librarians to campuses to improve literacy rates, saying "We need dedicated literacy leaders to inspire and equip motivated readers at every age."

Believes the most critical challenge is ensuring every student has access to emotional and social support, saying "Too often, students fall through the cracks when resources are stretched thin or when communication between schools and families breaks down."

Prioritizes student success by supporting policies that foster safe and effective learning environments for academic, social, and emotional growth.

- Believes the most critical challenge is ensuring every student has access to emotional and social support, saying "Too often, students fall through the cracks when resources are stretched thin or when communication between schools and families breaks down."
- Prioritizes student success by supporting policies that foster safe and effective learning environments for academic, social, and emotional growth.

Plans to address teacher retention by advocating for better support systems, including professional development opportunities and competitive salaries.

- Plans to address teacher retention by advocating for better support systems, including professional development opportunities and competitive salaries.

Supports legislation aimed at increasing school funding.

- Supports legislation aimed at increasing school funding.

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Believes the curriculum should be regularly evaluated and adjusted based on teacher and parent feedback.

George is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He is married to DeBra and is the father of 3 adult sons. George is a deacon at Second Baptist Church.

George recently retired after a 39 year career at ExxonMobile as a certified public accountant. He is a veteran of the United States Army.

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George previously served on the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees. He more recently ran for the Lone Star College Board of Trustees District 1 in 2018 and for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees Position 2 in 2023 but did not win. 

Plans to implement stronger literacy programs.

- Plans to implement stronger literacy programs.

Believes budgets should prioritize classrooms over bureaucracy.

Believes the Board should prioritize transparency and accountability in spending.

- Believes budgets should prioritize classrooms over bureaucracy.
- Believes the Board should prioritize transparency and accountability in spending.

Believes students learn best in safe, well-disciplined environments and supports policies that promote order and security.

- Believes students learn best in safe, well-disciplined environments and supports policies that promote order and security.

Supports teacher retention through professional development, manageable class sizes, and a culture of respect.

- Supports teacher retention through professional development, manageable class sizes, and a culture of respect.

Believes increasing parental involvement in student education is crucial.

- Believes increasing parental involvement in student education is crucial.

George Edwards, Jr.

George previously served on the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees. He ran for the Lone Star College Board of Trustees District 1 in 2018 and for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees Position 2 in 2023 but did not win. 

George previously served on the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees. He ran for the Lone Star College Board of Trustees District 1 in 2018 and for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees Position 2 in 2023 but did not win. He is currently a candidate for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees Position 7 in the 2025 election.