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Patty Harris
NONPARTISAN
Patty Harris is running for Texas Trustee, Grand Prairie ISD.
Personal background
Patty Harris earned an associate's degree in liberal arts, a bachelor's degree in human resource management, and two master's degrees in educational leadership and educational technology. She is a mother.
Professional background
Patty is the owner and a road tester for the A+ Academy Driving School. She previously worked as an educator.
Political background
Patty previously ran for the Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025, but did not win.
School Curriculum
Views student success before and after graduation as the top priority of schooling, with a focus on improved academic performance, graduation rates, and college and career readiness.
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School Facilities & Resources
Advocated for the district to provide teachers with adequate funding for classroom supplies and other resources to let them focus on education and not on fundraising.
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Student Wellbeing
Supported providing appropriate mental health support for students, including access to mental health professionals and resources for parents to identify warning signs of mental health concerns.
Supported ensuring school safety as a top priority through secure entrances, campus-wide surveillance, regular safety audits, and the presence of a dedicated school resource officer on each campus.
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Teachers
Supports offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain high-quality teachers, along with providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Access to Education
As of March 27, 2026, Patty Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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