Starla Sharpe
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Starla Sharpe
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board & Special HD2
Race
Princeton ISD School Board, At-Large
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, Master of Science OLT, 2023
Harding University, Searcy, Bachelor of Science, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
PISD School Board, Former Board Trustee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
PISD School Board Trustee
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
- Partisan Primary Election Voting History from Collin County Elections Department for Starla Antalesha Sharpe during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2022 Primary election: Democratic
- 2020 Primary election: Democratic
- Voted in one Democratic Primary election 2016 - 2018
**Election Voting 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.
Choose not to answer
N/A - This has nothing to do with Schoolboard
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Choose not to answer
N/A - This has nothing to do with Schoolboard
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Choose not to answer
N/A - This has nothing to do with Schoolboard
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Choose not to answer
N/A - This has nothing to do with Schoolboard
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
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School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
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What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I believe that government funding of public education beginning at pre-k through 12 is extremely important for ensuring equal access to quality education and fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Having government funding through college is a nice to have.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I believe that government funding of public education beginning at pre-k through 12 is extremely important for ensuring equal access to quality education and fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Having government funding through college is a nice to have.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
I think that students should have the opportunity to express their thoughts and beliefs freely and civilly, both ways.
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
I think that students should have the opportunity to express their thoughts and beliefs freely and civilly, both ways.
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
I believe that every child (no matter their sex, race, gender, gender expression, etc.) deserves a right to eduction free from discrimination and bullying.
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
I believe that every child (no matter their sex, race, gender, gender expression, etc.) deserves a right to eduction free from discrimination and bullying.
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
In my opinion, the school board is there to oversee and govern the public schools within their jurisdiction. School boards are there to establish policy, provide budget oversight, hiring and evaluation of key personnel, curriculum approval, advocacy and community engagement.
What is the function of the local school board?
In my opinion, the school board is there to oversee and govern the public schools within their jurisdiction. School boards are there to establish policy, provide budget oversight, hiring and evaluation of key personnel, curriculum approval, advocacy and community engagement.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
The school administration in partnership with the school board.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
The school administration in partnership with the school board.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Every board meeting offers time for public comments. Parents should be restricted when it becomes disruptive during the proceedings of a board meeting.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Every board meeting offers time for public comments. Parents should be restricted when it becomes disruptive during the proceedings of a board meeting.
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
1. Reading/Language Arts 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. Art & Music 5. Physical Fitness/PE 6. American History 7. Information Technology 8. Personal Finances 9. Vocational Learning 10. Foreign Language 11. Social Emotional Learning. Topics such as Political Activism, Gender Identity, Critical Race Theory, Sexuality, and Political topics in general, tend to be contentious and should not be part of the core curriculum in K-12 schools in my opinion. These topics could possibly be addressed in other discussions or extracurricular activities, but they should not be a part of the foundational academic curriculum. The priorities I listed above focus on academic subjects, personal development, and physical well-being which I think are necessary in public education.
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
1. Reading/Language Arts 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. Art & Music 5. Physical Fitness/PE 6. American History 7. Information Technology 8. Personal Finances 9. Vocational Learning 10. Foreign Language 11. Social Emotional Learning. Topics such as Political Activism, Gender Identity, Critical Race Theory, Sexuality, and Political topics in general, tend to be contentious and should not be part of the core curriculum in K-12 schools in my opinion. These topics could possibly be addressed in other discussions or extracurricular activities, but they should not be a part of the foundational academic curriculum. The priorities I listed above focus on academic subjects, personal development, and physical well-being which I think are necessary in public education.
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
N/A
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
N/A
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
"Equity in education" to me refers to the principle of ensuring that all students have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed academically and develop their full potential, regardless of their background, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or other characteristics. It is about creating a fair and just educational system that acknowledges and addresses the disparities and barriers that exist in traditional education.
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
"Equity in education" to me refers to the principle of ensuring that all students have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed academically and develop their full potential, regardless of their background, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or other characteristics. It is about creating a fair and just educational system that acknowledges and addresses the disparities and barriers that exist in traditional education.
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
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.
Neutral
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Neutral
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 play a critical role in the success or failure of a child’s educational development. As a parent, if there is something being taught that I do not want my child receiving I would express that thought to the school administrators and board in the hopes that they would take my concerns under advisement.
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 play a critical role in the success or failure of a child’s educational development. As a parent, if there is something being taught that I do not want my child receiving I would express that thought to the school administrators and board in the hopes that they would take my concerns under advisement.
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
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
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Strongly Agree
Do you believe print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review, including those without children enrolled in school.
Yes
This is a way some parents decide whether they want to place their children in schools or not.
Do you believe print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review, including those without children enrolled in school.
Yes
This is a way some parents decide whether they want to place their children in schools or not.
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian wife and mother who believes in Christ and values free will. I have a strong faith in Jesus Christ and I maintain an active spiritual and prayer life. My family is central to my life, and I prioritize Christian values in our home. I'm involved in my church community, but I also believe in respecting others' choices while upholding my own faith. I see hope and grace in God's plan, and I view the Bible as a source of guidance in my life. However, this does not stop me from loving everyone and believing in free will or the right to make a choice that works for others and their families even if it is contrary to my beliefs.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian wife and mother who believes in Christ and values free will. I have a strong faith in Jesus Christ and I maintain an active spiritual and prayer life. My family is central to my life, and I prioritize Christian values in our home. I'm involved in my church community, but I also believe in respecting others' choices while upholding my own faith. I see hope and grace in God's plan, and I view the Bible as a source of guidance in my life. However, this does not stop me from loving everyone and believing in free will or the right to make a choice that works for others and their families even if it is contrary to my beliefs.
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Choose not to 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.
Choose not to answer
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Choose not to answer
I think students should simply be called by their names listed on their paperwork by their legal guardians/parents.
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Choose not to answer
I think students should simply be called by their names listed on their paperwork by their legal guardians/parents.
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
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?
I believe parents bear the primary responsibility for educating their children about sex, but schools should complement this by offering age-appropriate sex education.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
I believe parents bear the primary responsibility for educating their children about sex, but schools should complement this by offering age-appropriate sex 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
Sex education in K-12 should be comprehensive and age-appropriate. Kindergarten to Grade 2 (Ages 5-7): Body Awareness: Like the basic understanding of anatomy (proper names for body parts). Personal Boundaries: Recognizing and respecting personal boundaries and the concept of consent in everyday interactions. In 5th grade (9-10), cover puberty or more of an introduction to the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Reproduction - providing a basic understanding of human reproduction, including male and female reproductive systems. Personal Hygiene and the importance of hygiene during puberty. Focus on respect and consent more to build on the concept of consent and respect for others' boundaries. In middle school (6-8th) - cover puberty and reproduction. I’d suggest more on puberty, menstrual cycles, and sperm production. In high school (9-12) - cover STD’s and how they are contracted, respect and boundaries, and parent/child communication.
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
Sex education in K-12 should be comprehensive and age-appropriate. Kindergarten to Grade 2 (Ages 5-7): Body Awareness: Like the basic understanding of anatomy (proper names for body parts). Personal Boundaries: Recognizing and respecting personal boundaries and the concept of consent in everyday interactions. In 5th grade (9-10), cover puberty or more of an introduction to the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Reproduction - providing a basic understanding of human reproduction, including male and female reproductive systems. Personal Hygiene and the importance of hygiene during puberty. Focus on respect and consent more to build on the concept of consent and respect for others' boundaries. In middle school (6-8th) - cover puberty and reproduction. I’d suggest more on puberty, menstrual cycles, and sperm production. In high school (9-12) - cover STD’s and how they are contracted, respect and boundaries, and parent/child communication.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support allowing public middle and high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Choose not to answer
I support allowing public middle and high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Choose not to answer
Biological males should be allowed in female locker rooms and bathrooms.
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Biological males should be allowed in female locker rooms and bathrooms.
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No school official should be involved in the social or medical transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Choose not to answer
No school official should be involved in the social or medical transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Choose not to answer
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.
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A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
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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?
Moderate
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm running for the school board trustee position because I believe in a future where every child receives a quality education free from harassment and discrimination. Diversity is our strength, and I'm committed to celebrating it in our schools. I'll work to support teachers, invest in resources, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel valued. My candidacy is simply about all the children in our community, not politics, which I do not believe have a place in our schools. I am connected to this community and have 3 children on 3 different campuses (not to mention the countless other babies that I did not birth) whom I intend to encourage, uplift, and plainly look out for along with all the youth in this city to the best of my ability. I care for and love our kids, and I have no ulterior motives other than to serve this beautiful, growing community.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm running for the school board trustee position because I believe in a future where every child receives a quality education free from harassment and discrimination. Diversity is our strength, and I'm committed to celebrating it in our schools. I'll work to support teachers, invest in resources, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel valued. My candidacy is simply about all the children in our community, not politics, which I do not believe have a place in our schools. I am connected to this community and have 3 children on 3 different campuses (not to mention the countless other babies that I did not birth) whom I intend to encourage, uplift, and plainly look out for along with all the youth in this city to the best of my ability. I care for and love our kids, and I have no ulterior motives other than to serve this beautiful, growing community.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
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Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
N/A
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
N/A
I support mask mandates.
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I support mask mandates.
Choose not to answer
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
Agreed except those items covered in executive session.
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
Agreed except those items covered in executive session.
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Neutral
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Neutral
