Courtney Anderson

Non-Partisan | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Courtney Anderson


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2023


Election

School Board


Race

Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees - District 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Courtney Anderson websites FacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Education degree, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Vacation Bible School Leader, National Charity League, Inc. Houston Hearts Chapter

President Elect, President, Past President, Parents for Improved Public Education, Steering Committee

Frostwood Elementary School PTA, President, Memorial Middle School PTA

President, Frostwood Elementary School Campus Improvement Team (CIT), member

Memorial Middle School Campus Improvement Team (CIT), member, Memorial High School Campus Improvement Team

member, LEAD SBISD Inagural Class- SBISD Leadership Program, participating member

Spring Branch ISD Financial Advocacy Team, member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

*Conservative Coalition of Harris County TX

Dwayne Bohac

Harris County Republican Party GOP

*Texans for Educational Freedom

OTHER (1)

Parents for Improved Education

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Tom Ramsey, Harris County Commissioner PCT 3

Mano DeAyala, Texas State Representative

Harris County Republican Party

Mary Nan Huffman, Houston City Council Member District G

Mike Knox, Houston City Council Member At- Large Position 1

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

  • Appointment of Campaign Treasurer

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Election Voting History for Courtney Anderson from the Harris County Elections Administrator's Office during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
    • 2022 Primary Election: Republican
    • 2020 Primary Election: did not vote
    • Voted in five Republican Primary elections 2000 - 2022
    • Voted in 22 General elections 2000 - 2022

**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**

  • Application for Place on the Ballot

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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


ECONOMY

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

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

The Texas Constitution states that we must find public education for students. We must ensure that all students have access to quality education, whether public, private, charter or homeschooled. We need to be fiscally responsible while letting parents make the best choice for their child's education.


EDUCATION

What is the function of the local school board?

The function of school board is to establish the vision and goals for the district and set standards for the performance of schools and superintendents.

Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?

School boards, superintendents, TEA, State Board of Education in Texas

When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?

Never

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, Physical Fitness, Art and Music, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language

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?

Every student having the opportunity to learn.

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

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

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

All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.

Strongly Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

Milestone Childhood vaccinations are good. New and unproven vaccines like COVID-19, should NOT be required.

I support mask mandates.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Agree


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.

A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.

Strongly 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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

courtneyforsbisd.com

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Courtney Anderson is a Christian, Conservative, and mother of three that has served as an educator and leader across Houston. Born and raised in Spring Branch, Anderson has an instilled passion for giving back to the community. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she developed her love for education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development. Upon graduating in 1998, Anderson became a special education teacher in Alief ISD and did so until becoming a stay-at-home mother in 2008. Both experiences have equipped her with the understanding that success in the classroom begins at home, meaning that it is paramount that parents be involved in every aspect of their child’s education. She believes that each child’s learning environment varies, making it unique. Collaboration with the parent is the only way to ensure that a positive learning environment is created for each child. Working with special needs students, Anderson saw first-hand just how unique each child is, motiving her to create innovative and meaningful lessons that positively affected each type of student. On top of leading in a classroom and in her home, she helped lead and develop Perrin Projects as a procurement process manager. Anderson has also served as the PTA President at 3 campuses across the district, the business representative for Memorial High School, and is a LeadSBISD Cohort 1 member. She is well-versed in district policy and will boldly lead while serving on the Spring Branch ISD School Board. She is currently on the Spring Branch Financial Advocacy Team. Recapture is another immediate crisis facing SBISD. Additionally, Anderson continues to advocate for the district on a state level. Anderson carries a well-equipped toolbox with her ability to listen, inspire, and lead. Her experience as an educator, mother, and leader in her field will help her tackle the ever-changing education system with ease while being able to relate to parents throughout the SBISD community. She believes that investing in the students of SBISD is investing in the future of the community, motivating her to focus on improving student outcomes, giving parents a voice in their child’s education, and removing the radical indoctrination the education system is succumbing to. Anderson lives in Houston with her husband, John, and their three children, Abby, Charlotte, and J.R.


VALUES

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and attend a Methodist Church.

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

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?

The child's parents in partnership with the church. Fifth grade through middle school is an appropriate age to begin discussions and 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

Did not answer

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

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