T'Liza Kiel is originally from La Marque, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Lamar University and her master's degree in sociology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. 

T'Liza is a national program director and consultant at a nonprofit organization. She also serves as a youth mental health first aid instructor. T'Liza is a combat veteran.

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T'Liza is a national program director and consultant for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. She previously worked as the director for alumni engagement at The Mission Continues, a veteran support network. T'Liza served eight years in the Texas Army National Guard. 

T'Liza M. Kiel ran for Alvin Independent School District trustee, Position 5, in 2025 but did not win.

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T'Liza previously ran for Alvin Independent School District trustee in 2025 but did not win.

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Supports adjusting vocational training and STEM programs to align with evolving industry needs, ensuring students gain relevant skills.

- Supports adjusting vocational training and STEM programs to align with evolving industry needs, ensuring students gain relevant skills.

School Curriculum

Plans to prioritize teacher retention, review fiduciary responsibility, evaluate student programs and maximize funding while ensuring transparency.

- Plans to prioritize teacher retention, review fiduciary responsibility, evaluate student programs and maximize funding while ensuring transparency.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports prioritizing mental health resources and education for students and staff.

Wants to prioritize mental health resources and education for students and staff.

Supports expanding anti-bullying initiatives and will ensure disciplines policies are fair and supportive.

- Wants to prioritize mental health resources and education for students and staff.
- Supports expanding anti-bullying initiatives and will ensure disciplines policies are fair and supportive.

Student Wellbeing

Advocates for competitive salaries for teachers, professional development and support to combat burnout, and smaller class sizes so teachers can focus on student success.

- Advocates for competitive salaries for teachers, professional development and support to combat burnout, and smaller class sizes so teachers can focus on student success.

Teachers

As of March 31, 2026, T'Liza M. Kiel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports fully funding public education, increasing teacher pay, reducing unfunded mandates and investing in mental health resources.

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- 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. 