Isabel Hernandez
Non-Partisan | Texas
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Isabel Hernandez
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2021
Election
School Board and CD 6
Race
El Paso ISD School Board Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Irvin High School, El Paso, General Studies, 1979
University of Austin, Austin, Bachelor of Science in Economics, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
Northeast Sunrise Neighborhood Association, Former President, 3
City of El Paso Neighborhood Leadership Academy, Graduate, 3
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy, Citizen Leader, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Blessed Sacrament Rosary Altar Society, Former President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jose R. Rodriguez (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
OTHER INFORMATION
Party Primary Election Voting History for Isabel Hernandez during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2020 Party Primary: Democratic
- 2018 Party Primary: Democratic
- Voted in 6 Democratic Primaries 1990 - 2016
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.
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.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Neutral
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Disagree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
School districts 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.
Agree
School districts 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.
Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Disagree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Disagree
Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
Neutral
Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
Neutral
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
Hire a Superintendent Pass a Budget Policies
What is the function of the local school board?
Hire a Superintendent Pass a Budget Policies
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
Texas Board of Education sets the curriculum and Regina Perez, is our representative.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
Texas Board of Education sets the curriculum and Regina Perez, is our representative.
Please rate in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Political Activism, Personal Finances, Gender Identity, Physical Fitness, American History, Critical Race Theory, Language Arts, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Sexuality, Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning
Reading, Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, American History, Arts and Music, Physical Fitness-Education, Foreign Language, Vocational, Social Emotional Learning, Gender Identity and Sexuality.
Please rate in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Political Activism, Personal Finances, Gender Identity, Physical Fitness, American History, Critical Race Theory, Language Arts, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Sexuality, Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning
Reading, Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, American History, Arts and Music, Physical Fitness-Education, Foreign Language, Vocational, Social Emotional Learning, Gender Identity and Sexuality.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Disagree
Schools should use Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and resources to teach emotions, values, and relationships.
Agree
Schools should use Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and resources to teach emotions, values, and relationships.
Agree
I support the teaching of the 1619 Project emphasizing slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Agree
I support the teaching of the 1619 Project emphasizing slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Agree
When students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Agree
When students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Agree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Agree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Agree
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
Parents, everything starts from the home and school can provide objectives at ages 10-12 given classes through Health Education.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
Parents, everything starts from the home and school can provide objectives at ages 10-12 given classes through Health Education.
If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; abortion methods and side effects; stages of pregnancy and fetal development; sex acts and pleasures of sex
Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; and human anatomy/the reproductive system.
If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; abortion methods and side effects; stages of pregnancy and fetal development; sex acts and pleasures of sex
Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; and human anatomy/the reproductive system.
VALUES
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student. All issues on this subject should be referred to the parents of the student.
Neutral
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student. All issues on this subject should be referred to the parents of the student.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Teachers should not use alternative names and pronouns without parental permission.
Agree
Teachers should not use alternative names and pronouns without parental permission.
Agree
Therapy for children who have unwanted same-sex attraction should be banned.
Agree
Therapy for children who have unwanted same-sex attraction should be banned.
Agree
I support allowing students to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms, and to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
I support allowing students to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms, and to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
Why are you running for this office?
"I'm running to serve you on the EPISD Board of Trustees because I have always fought for the people of the Northeast. As the former President of the Northeast Sunrise Neighborhood Association, and proud graduate of Irvin High School, I understand the needs of our community because it has always been my home."
Why are you running for this office?
"I'm running to serve you on the EPISD Board of Trustees because I have always fought for the people of the Northeast. As the former President of the Northeast Sunrise Neighborhood Association, and proud graduate of Irvin High School, I understand the needs of our community because it has always been my home."
A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Strongly Agree
A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Strongly Agree
Which of the 11 objectives specified in the Texas Education Code is your highest priority?
College and Career ready standards and assessments The No Child Left Behind Act (2001)
Which of the 11 objectives specified in the Texas Education Code is your highest priority?
College and Career ready standards and assessments The No Child Left Behind Act (2001)
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
Many books have had the most profound impact on my view of life.
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
Many books have had the most profound impact on my view of life.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Somewhat Conservative
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Somewhat Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Somewhat
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Somewhat
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Disagree
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
Yes.
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
Yes.
