Meet Lindsey

After I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with dual degrees in International Business and Plan II Honors, I started my career in education as a 5th grade teacher in Baltimore City where I also completed a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University. To this day, that was the hardest job I have ever had! The systemic challenges I experienced with just getting basic necessities like clean water and functioning heat, not to mention enough classroom supplies for my students, prompted me to enroll in the LBJ School of Public Affairs (I love learning!) where I received a full scholarship and focused on education policy. 

Since then, I have worked in several education organizations providing strategic support to school districts across the country ranging from early warning indicator data systems to formative assessments strategies to new teacher support systems. 

I shifted my focus seven years ago to internal organizational leadership where I have leveraged my skills in systems thinking and strategic planning to solve some of the thorniest problems in large education non-profits. I’m currently the Vice President of Technology and Business Operations at the National Math and Science Initiative, where I have the privilege of working with outstanding educators who provide high quality professional development to public school teachers and leaders in Texas and beyond to ensure better outcomes for all students. I have served as a Campus Advisory Council member for five years and co-chair for two, I’m a PTA member and have volunteered with Austin Partners in Education.

I live with my husband and three kids. In my spare time, I love cultivating my “front-yard garden”, working out and having fun with the Dane’s Body Shop community, and being an active part of my faith community.

I've seen the city change and evolve, but one thing has always remained the same for me: the belief that every child deserves the best education possible. My deep involvement in our schools and community - as a professional, as a parent, volunteer, and neighbor - has given me a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within our educational system. We have amazing students, families, and school staff. I’m running for At-Large Position 8 to ensure we are keeping our promises to all of them. Everyone counts!

I can’t do this alone. I need your support - donations of time and money are wonderful - but more importantly I want to hear more about what is most important to you when it comes to ensuring our mission to educate every child is fulfilled. 

You can contact me at 512-522-9562 or send me an email at lindseyforaisd@gmail.com. While we have serious headwinds in public education in Texas right now, there is a lot that we can do together now to ensure our students are getting the best that we have to offer and that everyone counts. I hope you’ll vote for me on November 5.