Rachel Elliott
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rachel Elliott
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board
Race
McKinney ISD Board of Trustees - Place 5
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of North Texas, Denton, BS, History, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
Self-Employed, Swim Instructor, May, 2015 to Present
Hopeful Hearts Women's Ministry, Leading Teaching Position, November, 2011 to Present
Social Media and Communications Director, The Family Greenhouse and Dadlin Press, June, 2015 to August, 2016
Team Lead, MU 157, CST 6, Retirement Group, Fidelity Investments, February, 2008 to January, 2012
Clerical Representative, United States Federal Government, May, 2000 to August, 2003
More Information On Rachel Elliott's LinkedIn Profile
AFFILIATIONS
Hopeful Hearts Women's Ministry (11 Years), Leading Teaching Position, McKinney ISD PTA Council
Healthy Lifestyles, Reuben Johnson Elementary School PTA, Vice President
Collin County JDW Social Education Committee, Chair, Reuben Johnson Elementary School PTA Reflections Art Program (2 Years)
Coordinator, Reuben Johnson Elementary School PTA (6 Years), Room Parent
Mentored Middle School School Aged Students (6 Years), Leader, HOA Executive Board
Member, Self Employed for Special Needs and Community Members (7 Years), Swim Instructor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Collin County Republican Party
Moms for America Action
*Patriot Mobile PAC
*Texans for Educational Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Moms for America (Point of Contact: Kimberly Fletcher http://Momsforamerica.us)
David Nos, Burbank School Board, California (1995-1999)
Chad Green, McKinney ISD School Board, Place 3 Seat (2021-Present)
Jim Herblin, Richardson ISD School Board Trustee (1990-1994), Candidate for Prosper ISD School Board, Place 5 (May, 2023 Election)
Cody Weaver, Plano ISD School Board Trustee (2009-Present)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Allen West (2021)
Daniel Miller (2022)
Don Huffines (2022)
Eric Bowlin (2022)
Jeff Leach (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
- Campaign Finance Documents:
- Campaign finance report - 30th Day Before Election (period of - 07/28/2022 through 12/31/2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Election Voting History
for Rachel Elliott from the Collin County Election Administration during
time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2022 Primary election: Republican
- 2020 Primary election: Republican
- Voted in four Republican Primary election 2016 - 2022
- Voted in four General elections 2016 - 2022
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
I believe abortion is murder
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
I believe abortion is murder
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Strongly Disagree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Strongly Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I do not believe that McKinney ISD should not have taken the federal funds of ESSER I, II, III. With the $250M budget that MISD has, the ISD didn't need the money and the strings that came with it. The less government funding and oversight the better.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I do not believe that McKinney ISD should not have taken the federal funds of ESSER I, II, III. With the $250M budget that MISD has, the ISD didn't need the money and the strings that came with it. The less government funding and oversight the better.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
To hire the superintendent, to create sound policy, govern the school district, and provide local oversight of education.
What is the function of the local school board?
To hire the superintendent, to create sound policy, govern the school district, and provide local oversight of education.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
While the State sets the TEKS, the School Board retains the power to set policy and dedicate resources for implementing the curricula.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
While the State sets the TEKS, the School Board retains the power to set policy and dedicate resources for implementing the curricula.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
A parent should first be warned if being unruly and there should be no discrimination of the speaker's viewpoints. And an individual should only be given a trespass order by a judge who has the authority to bar a parent due to unsafe and unlawful actions. However, first Amendment rights absolutely apply to the public having the right to address its government officials
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
A parent should first be warned if being unruly and there should be no discrimination of the speaker's viewpoints. And an individual should only be given a trespass order by a judge who has the authority to bar a parent due to unsafe and unlawful actions. However, first Amendment rights absolutely apply to the public having the right to address its government officials
Please list 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
Language Arts, Mathematics, American History, Science, Personal Finances, Information Technology, Art and Music, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language, Physical Fitness. Omitting/ Does not apply: Political Activism, Gender Identity, Critical Race Theory, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning. Special Note: The only way that I would be okay with Social Emotional Learning in the role of K-12 public school is if it follows the TEE (https://texansforexcellence.org) with it being Classical SEL.
Please list 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
Language Arts, Mathematics, American History, Science, Personal Finances, Information Technology, Art and Music, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language, Physical Fitness. Omitting/ Does not apply: Political Activism, Gender Identity, Critical Race Theory, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning. Special Note: The only way that I would be okay with Social Emotional Learning in the role of K-12 public school is if it follows the TEE (https://texansforexcellence.org) with it being Classical SEL.
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
Liberty and Equality
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
Liberty and Equality
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion does not need to be in K-12 public schools. "Equity in education" means taking lower performers and bringing them up and taking higher performers and bringing them down. I do not agree with equity in education since it brings higher performers down.
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion does not need to be in K-12 public schools. "Equity in education" means taking lower performers and bringing them up and taking higher performers and bringing them down. I do not agree with equity in education since it brings higher performers down.
Written parental consent (opt-in) must be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Strongly Agree
Yes however I believe CSE and SEL should not be part of education in the district
Written parental consent (opt-in) must be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Strongly Agree
Yes however I believe CSE and SEL should not be part of education in the district
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
Strongly Agree
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
Strongly Agree
Do you believe students should have access to materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts?
No
I do not believe it should be even available if there's an opt-in option because we as taxpayers shouldn't pay for the materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts. I believe that it shouldn't be on school property at all and nor should it be allowed to be brought onto school property from home. If a parent wants their child to have these materials they have the right to buy it themselves and keep it at home.
Do you believe students should have access to materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts?
No
I do not believe it should be even available if there's an opt-in option because we as taxpayers shouldn't pay for the materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts. I believe that it shouldn't be on school property at all and nor should it be allowed to be brought onto school property from home. If a parent wants their child to have these materials they have the right to buy it themselves and keep it at home.
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Strongly Agree
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian that upholds 7 core beliefs are essential. These beliefs relate to God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, humanity, salvation, and the end of time. I believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God and without mistakes, as originally written. It is the complete revelation of His will for salvation and the only unfailing rule of faith and practice for the Christian life. I believe in one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power. I believe in the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His substitutionary death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return. I believe that man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death as a consequence; and that all people are sinners by nature and practice. I believe the Lord Jesus Christ died for my sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His sacrificial death and are, therefore, in the right relationship with God. I believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer. I believe in the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in a right relationship with God, and the everlasting punishment of those who have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian that upholds 7 core beliefs are essential. These beliefs relate to God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, humanity, salvation, and the end of time. I believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God and without mistakes, as originally written. It is the complete revelation of His will for salvation and the only unfailing rule of faith and practice for the Christian life. I believe in one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power. I believe in the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His substitutionary death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return. I believe that man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death as a consequence; and that all people are sinners by nature and practice. I believe the Lord Jesus Christ died for my sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His sacrificial death and are, therefore, in the right relationship with God. I believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer. I believe in the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in a right relationship with God, and the everlasting punishment of those who have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.
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
Biological sex at birth ie: by God
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
Biological sex at birth ie: by God
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Strongly Agree
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
Parents should be the first ones to teach this subject to children. Any school education should be limited to age-appropriate grades and be opt-in.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
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
If taught, I only believe that sexual education should be taught with an opt-in approach with the parents fully knowing and understanding the approach of the education taught to their student. Included topics: physical and emotional health outcomes, consent, abstinence, human anatomy/ the reproductive system, stages of pregnancy and fetal development. Not included: contraceptive methods, sexual orientation and gender identity, abortion methods and side effects, sex acts and pleasure of sex.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
Parents should be the first ones to teach this subject to children. Any school education should be limited to age-appropriate grades and be opt-in.
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
If taught, I only believe that sexual education should be taught with an opt-in approach with the parents fully knowing and understanding the approach of the education taught to their student. Included topics: physical and emotional health outcomes, consent, abstinence, human anatomy/ the reproductive system, stages of pregnancy and fetal development. Not included: contraceptive methods, sexual orientation and gender identity, abortion methods and side effects, sex acts and pleasure of sex.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Agree
A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Agree
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.elliott4misd.com/news-and-media
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.elliott4misd.com/news-and-media
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
- Leadership Award, US Federal Government (4 Years) - High Achievement Award, Fidelity Investments (3 Years)
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
- Leadership Award, US Federal Government (4 Years) - High Achievement Award, Fidelity Investments (3 Years)
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Agree
I believe that only teachers who are licensed, properly trained through the district, and accepts the additional liability that comes with taking on this additional duty freely.
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Agree
I believe that only teachers who are licensed, properly trained through the district, and accepts the additional liability that comes with taking on this additional duty freely.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Forcing children to get a vaccine for which no long-term safety data exists is immoral. Vaccines are a personal decision and schools should not be mandating them.
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Forcing children to get a vaccine for which no long-term safety data exists is immoral. Vaccines are a personal decision and schools should not be mandating them.
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
Masks should always be optional.
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
Masks should always be optional.
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Strongly Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Strongly Agree
