
Ellie Schroder
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ellie Schroder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southeastern La University, Hammond, LA, BA Elementary Ed., 1980-1983
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN, Masters Elem. Curr., 1988-1989
Southeastern La University, Hammond, LA, +30 Admin and Supervision, 2007-2009
WORK & MILITARY
Holden Elementary, first grade teacher, 1983-1985
Fort Campbell Kentucky, first grade teacher, 1986-1989
Hammond East Side, first grade teacher, 1989-1991
West Ascension, At Rist 2nd grade teacher, 1991-1992
Gonzales Primary, 2nd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, 1992-1995
Pineview Middle School, 4-6th Grade Title I teacher, 1995-1998
Fountainbleau Junior High, 7th-8th Grade ELA/Yearbook Editor, 1998-2001
Abita Springs Middle School, Technology Resource Teacher/admin, 2001-2002
Abita Springs Elementary, Assistant Principal, 2002-2005
Business Owner, Residential Contractor, 2005-2025
AFFILIATIONS
Hospice Foundation of the South, Volunteer, 2005-2023
Under the Bridge Ministries, Board Member, 2024-2026
Professional Republican Women of St. Tammany, Treasurer, 2020-2022
RPWST Scholarship, Chair, 2022-2025
Baskets of Hope, Volunteer, 2024-2026
Lynhaven Gala, Decorating Chair, 2026-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Republican State Central Committee, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
BESE Board Member, District 1, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
St. Tammany Republican Committee
Jefferson Parish Republican Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
J. Kevin Pearson (2020)
Lance Harris (2020)
Rick Edmonds (2018)
Paul Hollis (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
John M. Schroder (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
None. The pregnancy should be addressed within the family, and sometimes the law, especially if a minor is involved.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
I support boycott, divestment, and/or sanctions (BDS) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
I support taxpayer funding of public education from Pre-K through college.
Agree
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, American History, Civics, Physical Fitness, Music and Art, Informational Technology, Personal Finances, Vocational Learning, foreign Language
Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?
Equality of opportunities
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the constitution on gun rights.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
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
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian. I believe in God as first, family second, country and community. I believe in being a servant. I believe our community/church plays a better role in assisting our people than government.
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) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
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