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Ty Edwards

Professionally, Ty brings decades of financial and strategic leadership experience. As a financial adviser, he has spent his career helping individuals and families plan for their futures through responsible financial planning and long-term strategy.

Re-elect Ty Edwards – Ty Is Our Guy!

Ty Edwards has spent his career as a financial adviser.

Alamo Heights ISD

Incumbents Ty Edwards and Hunter Kingman retained their seats on the Alamo Heights board of trustees. Lindsey Saldana and Bianca Cerqueira challenged them with the backing of the North East Bexar County Democrats, but were unable to break through.

NEISD incumbent unseated; trustees reelected in Alamo Heights, Medina Valley, Southwest ISD; SCUC bonds pass; Alamo Colleges runoff | TPR

Ty serves on the Alamo Heights Board of Trustees.

NEISD incumbent unseated; trustees reelected in Alamo Heights ...

As of September 24, 2026, Ty Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

If re-elected, what will be your priorities?
My priorities continue to focus on what matters most to students, families, and educators. I will work to maintain the academic excellence AHISD is known for, support and retain outstanding teachers and staff, and ensure responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. I am also committed to maintaining strong school facilities and ensuring bond-funded improvements and campus projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Committed to maintaining school facilities and delivering bond-funded improvements and campus projects on time and within budget.

- Committed to maintaining school facilities and delivering bond-funded improvements and campus projects on time and within budget.

Plans to support and retain outstanding teachers and staff.

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Ty Edwards graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has been in the investment business for over 30 years. He and his wife, Colette, have been married for 25 years and have two boys: Payton, a graduate from Alamo Heights and Bentley, a Senior at Alamo Heights High School.

Trustees - Alamo Heights Independent School District

Committed to education, Ty served on the Alamo Heights School Foundation Board, Alamo Heights District Education Advisory Committee (DEAC), the DoSeum Board, St. Luke's Episcopal School Board, and Texas Lyceum. He currently serves on the San Antonio Public Library Foundation Board. Outside of his community service. Ty enjoys running, traveling, and reading.

Ty Edwards earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Texas at Austin. He has been married to Colette for 25 years and has two sons. He currently serves on the San Antonio Public Library Foundation Board.

Re-elect Ty Edwards – Ty Is Our Guy! (Ty Edwards for AHISD)

# Place 3
Ty Edwards | Secretary | [email protected]
First elected: May 2023
Current Term: 2023-2026

Ty Edwards serves as a trustee for Alamo Heights Independent School District, Place 3. He was first elected in May 2023 for a term running from 2023 to 2026.

What accomplishments have you helped achieve?
During my service on the Board of Trustees, I have worked to help AHISD maintain its reputation for excellence while ensuring responsible financial management. This has included balancing budget constraints from the State of Texas while continuing to support teachers and academic programs, supporting the decision to eliminate class rank beyond the top 10 percent, and helping oversee bond-funded construction and renovation projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

Supported eliminating class rank beyond the top 10 percent.

- Supported eliminating class rank beyond the top 10 percent.

If re-elected, what will be your priorities?

My priorities continue to focus on what matters most to students, families, and educators. I will work to maintain the academic excellence AHISD is known for, support and retain outstanding teachers and staff, and ensure responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. I am also committed to maintaining strong school facilities and ensuring bond-funded improvements and campus projects are delivered on time and within budget.

As a trustee, worked to balance state budget constraints while supporting teachers and academic programs.

Is committed to maintaining school facilities and delivering bond-funded improvements and campus projects on time and within budget.

- As a trustee, worked to balance state budget constraints while supporting teachers and academic programs.
- Is committed to maintaining school facilities and delivering bond-funded improvements and campus projects on time and within budget.

I have served on the Alamo Heights ISD Board of Trustees since 2023 and currently serve as Secretary of the Board. My wife, Colette, and I have been married for 25-years and raised our two sons in Alamo Heights. Payton is an AHISD graduate, and Bentley is a sophomore at The University of Texas at Austin.

Ty Edwards | 2026 candidate for Alamo Heights ISD Board of Trustees - San Antonio Report

I earned a degree in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin and have spent more than 30 years in the investment business. That experience brings a disciplined, financially responsible approach to board decisions.

Ty Edwards earned a degree in political science from the University of Texas at Austin. He has been married to Colette for 25 years, and they have two sons.

Ty Edwards | 2026 candidate for Alamo Heights ISD Board of Trustees

Ty Edwards for AHISD

Ty Edwards has spent his career as a financial adviser in the investment business.

Ty has served on the Alamo Heights Independent School District Board of Trustees since 2023.

Moving forward, I will continue prioritizing responsible financial management, supporting our teachers, and ensuring bond-funded projects are completed on time and within budget. By staying focused on these fundamentals, we can preserve the quality of education AHISD is known for and continue preparing students for long-term success.

Ty’s professional background in financial planning and investment strategy provides valuable expertise in budgeting, long-term planning, and responsible financial management. He understands the importance of protecting taxpayer dollars while continuing to invest in the teachers, programs, and facilities that make AHISD exceptional.

Prioritizes responsible financial management, on-time and on-budget bond projects, and investment in teachers, programs, and facilities.

- Prioritizes responsible financial management, on-time and on-budget bond projects, and investment in teachers, programs, and facilities.

Another challenge is ensuring students stay focused on learning and growth in an increasingly competitive environment. Changes such as eliminating class rank beyond the top 10% help shift that focus toward meaningful outcomes.

Said eliminating class rank beyond the top 10% helps students focus on learning and growth.

- Said eliminating class rank beyond the top 10% helps students focus on learning and growth.

My approach is focused on three priorities: strong academics, responsible financial management, and support for our teachers and administrators. I believe in thoughtful, well-informed decisions that put students first while maintaining transparency with the community.

Prioritizes support for teachers and administrators.

- Prioritizes support for teachers and administrators.

AHISD PARENT
As the parent of AHISD graduates, Ty Edwards has seen firsthand how the district prepares students for success beyond high school. His family’s experience in Alamo Heights schools gives him a deep understanding of the expectations, challenges, and opportunities facing students, parents, and educators across the district.

COMMUNITY LEADER
Before serving on the Board, Ty was actively involved in supporting Alamo Heights schools through volunteer leadership. His involvement includes the Woodridge Dad’s Club, Woodridge Site-Based Committee, the Alamo Heights School Foundation, and the District Education Advisory Council. Through these roles, he gained meaningful insight into the needs of students, teachers, and families across the district.

Ty Edwards is the parent of graduates of Alamo Heights schools. He has been involved with the Woodridge Dad’s Club, Woodridge Site-Based Committee, the Alamo Heights School Foundation, and the District Education Advisory Council.

Saldana is an assistant principal at Edgewood ISD and Cerqueira is a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist. Edwards is a financial advisor and Kingman works in commercial real estate.

Prior to the election, Edwards, who joined the board in 2023, said he hoped to work on managing district funds to preserve the quality of AHISD’s programming in the face of financial pressure created by inadequate state funding.

Election results: Incumbent trustees largely successful in school races

## Alamo Heights ISD

Incumbents will return to the Alamo Heights ISD school board in at-large seats for a three-year term, according to complete but unofficial Bexar County voting results. At the end of the night, both current board members running for re-election, Ty Edwards and Hunter Kingman, led their races for places 3 and 4 by a wide margin.

In Place 3, Edwards gained 62% of the initial vote over challenger Lindsey Saldana. In Place 4, Kingman held 64% of the vote against challenger Bianca Cerqueira.

Ty currently serves as a trustee for Alamo Heights Independent School District Place 3. He joined the board in 2023 and was reelected in 2026 to a three-year term.

Election results: Incumbent trustees mostly successful in school races

EXPERIENCED BOARD LEADER
Through years of involvement with Alamo Heights schools and service on the Board of Trustees, Ty Edwards has helped guide decisions that protect the district’s reputation for excellence. His work has included helping balance budget challenges, supporting strong academic policies, and overseeing major facility improvements funded through the district’s bond program.

Said he hopes to manage district funds to preserve programming quality amid inadequate state funding.

Helped oversee major facility improvements funded through the district bond program.

- Helped oversee major facility improvements funded through the district bond program.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Ty’s professional background in financial planning and investment strategy provides valuable expertise in budgeting, long-term planning, and responsible financial management. He understands the importance of protecting taxpayer dollars while continuing to invest in the teachers, programs, and facilities that make AHISD exceptional.

Supports continued investment in teachers while protecting taxpayer dollars.

- Supports continued investment in teachers while protecting taxpayer dollars.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AHISD PARENT
As the parent of AHISD graduates, Ty Edwards has seen firsthand how the district prepares students for success beyond high school. His family’s experience in Alamo Heights schools gives him a deep understanding of the expectations, challenges, and opportunities facing students, parents, and educators across the district.

Ty Edwards has children who graduated from Alamo Heights Independent School District. He has been involved with the Woodridge Dad’s Club, Woodridge Site-Based Committee, Alamo Heights School Foundation, and District Education Advisory Council.

Ty has spent his career as a financial adviser.

Ty Edwards is proud to call Alamo Heights home and is deeply invested in the continued success of the district’s schools. As a current Trustee seeking re-election, Ty is committed to building on the progress made and ensuring AHISD remains one of the top districts in Texas.

Ty currently serves as a trustee for Alamo Heights Independent School District.

What accomplishments have you helped achieve?

During my service on the Board of Trustees, I have worked to help AHISD maintain its reputation for excellence while ensuring responsible financial management. This has included balancing budget constraints from the State of Texas while continuing to support teachers and academic programs, supporting the decision to eliminate class rank beyond the top 10 percent, and helping oversee bond-funded construction and renovation projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

As a trustee, supported eliminating class rank beyond the top 10 percent.

- As a trustee, supported eliminating class rank beyond the top 10 percent.

Plans to maintain school facilities and deliver bond-funded improvements and campus projects on time and within budget.

- Plans to maintain school facilities and deliver bond-funded improvements and campus projects on time and within budget.

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School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Access to Education

Lindsey Saldana

- 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.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 