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Degrees and Certifications:
Coppell High School, '91; Texas A&M (B.A.), '95; Master Reading Teacher Certification
Mrs. Leigh Walker | Place 1
Began Serving on CISD School Board: May 2016 (Re-elected in 2019)
Up for re-election: May 2022
Occupation/Place of Employment:
Former teacher (Dallas Public Schools: 3rd grade teacher and then PK-6 Literacy Specialist)/stay at home mom
Family:
Husband: Ray Walker (Grew up in Coppell and met Leigh in third grade at Pinkerton Elementary. Both graduated from Coppell High School in 1991.)
Children: Jackson (CHS Graduate and Sophomore at Duke), Elizabeth Grace (Junior at CHS), Hogan (6th grader at CMS East)
Hobbies:
Travel, books, and being with my friends and family
What factors most strongly influenced your decision to run for the School Board?
I grew up in Coppell, and I'm a proud product of Coppell ISD schools. Now my kids are a part of Coppell ISD too. I'm also a former educator, so education is both my passion and my past profession. All of these reasons influenced my decision to run for the school board
Campuses Adopted this Year:
All 18 campuses.
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- Various school and booster committees
- National Charity League
- Coppell Arts Center Foundation Board
- CISD Student iLead Facilitator
- FUMC member
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- Leadership TASB Master Trustee (2019)
- iLead 2013
- Pinkerton PTO President (2013-2015)
- Vision 2040 Executive Committee
- 2016 Bond Steering Committee
- Facilities Visioning Committee
- Pinnacle 2020
- Coppell ISD Alumni Association-Executive Board
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- Bond Oversite Committee
- Coppell Education Foundation
- Engagement Liaison
- Irving Chamber Meetings
- Legislative Committee
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What are your 1-5 year goals for the students in CISD?
Improving the student experience by focusing on Coppell ISD’s Core Values and Mission Statement: Working together, we are committed to creating profound learning experiences for each child, while nurturing meaningful relationships, to positively impact our world.
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Is there valuable insight and some information you feel a prospective school board candidate should know BEFORE they seek election?
I would say this: it takes more time than you think, and it is worth every minute. To prepare, I would encourage you to get involved in the PTOs, take the iLead class, and attend board meetings.