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


Links

Ellie Schroder websites FacebookXLinkedIn

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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