Audrey Young
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Audrey Young
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Ed.D., 2019
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Assocation of School Boards, Delegate, Region 6, Legislative Advisory Council, Representative Trent Ashby
District Office Intern, Apple Springs Baptist Church, Chairman, Pastoral Search Committee
Lufin State Supported Living Center, Campus Advisory Council, American Association of Univeristy Women Nac
Life Time Member / Treasurer, Junior Forum Nacogdoches, Member
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Scholarship Administration and Speakers Committees, Texas Rural Electric Women's Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Board of Trustees Apple Springs ISD, 6
Executive Board Lufkin Community Partners, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Texas Patriots PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The federal government should mandate standards and requirements (such as Common Core) for local schools.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
No Answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
No Answer
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Life long Southern Baptist and conservative Christian.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Republican Primary, 2018 General Election
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Republican Southern Baptist Wife, Mother, Grandmother,
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Certified Educator who merges over 27 years of experience leading public education students with a high level of proficiency in implementing effective programs and securing grant funding. I am a leader with a servant’s heart and a desire to make all stakeholders successful. Ed.D., Educational Leadership,Ed.S., Educational Leadership, M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, A.A., Education Texas Educator Certification Principal (current); Reading Specialist (current) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Speech Pathologist Assistant (current)
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
no
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am: •A Passionate Educator who believes that all students can thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities. •A Transformer of school programs through collaborative planning, curriculum management, grant funding, and communication with the community.•An Instructional Leader that subscribes to a balance of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies as part of enhancing curricula while focusing on student outcomes.•An Advocate for students to and develop to their fullest extent.•A Visionary for integrating best practices, research, cultural and educational needs of students, community and stakeholders.
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
