Amanda Lord
Non-Partisan | Florida
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Bachelor of Arts, 1998-2022
University of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Master of Business Administration, 2006-2009
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Pass-a-grille Beach Community Church, UCC, Church council youth and family ministries, 2025-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
SEIU
Laura Hine
Linda Lerner
Terry Krassner
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Treasurer's Report - P4 (07/11/2026 - 07/17/2026) from Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
Selected Contributions/Expenditures:
- $1,000.00 contribution from PCTA PESPA
Complete list of candidate's Campaign Finance Reports can be found on the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website.
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Choose not to answer
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
I believe all children should receive the mental health and counseling support they need from their schools. I do also believe the school has an obligation to provide information to parents about their children in crisis situations. I think schools should be limited in helping a student find resources they need when there is an unwanted or crisis pregnancy.
ECONOMY
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I fully support public funding of education K-12. Not all students end up going to college, some choose military service, career or technical trade. There are many opportunities for scholarships and financial aid for students with financial needs and I do not support the use of government funding through college.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
With regard to public schools, what does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe in the constitutional principle that public school must neither establish religion nor discriminate against religious expression. Student expression must remain voluntary and schools must avoid coercion. Pinellas County Schools follow state law regarding the required daily moment of silence and have not adopted a volunteer school chaplain program. My role as a school board member is to ensure district policies comply with the law and protect everyone's constitutional rights.
IMMIGRATION
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhances the safety and security of communities by identifying and detaining illegal aliens.
Disagree
Schools must be a safe place for students regardless of immigration status. My job as a school board member is to ensure we are following general procedures the district has established should ICE agents enter a school, while abiding by the law.
EDUCATION
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
Consequences for bad behavior create a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.
Agree
Every student deserves a safe, respectful classroom where learning can happen without disruption, and every teacher deserves the support to maintain that environment. I believe in and support clear expectations, fair and consistent consequences and early intervention when students need help. As a school board member, I would look to influence district-wide priorities that support effective student discipline and safe learning environments.
Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.
Strongly Agree
As a military spouse, I believe American patriotism and engaging civics experiences like mock trials, student and government and service-learning are important. My focus as a school board member is that the state's civics standards are taught accurately, engagingly, and in a way that prepares students become informed, respectful and active citizens. We should encourage respectful classroom discussion where students examine evidence and consider multiple perspectives.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
The US DOE does not have the same responsibilities or authority as the states when it comes to writing curriculum, hiring teachers or operating schools. The US DOE does provide important responsibilities such as administering federal education funding like Title 1 and special education, enforcing federal civil right laws, administering federal student aid and collecting and publishing education data. I would not be in support of eliminating those responsibilities.
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
human anatomy/the reproductive system physical and emotional health outcomes stages of pregnancy and fetal development abstinence consent contraceptive methods
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 Art & Music Information Technology American History Civics Physical Fitness Foreign Language Social Emotional Learning Personal Finances Vocational Learning Sexuality
Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.
Strongly Agree
School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.
Agree
I support school choice, but not only because it will provide competition with public schools, but also because it provides families options specifically for their children.
VALUES
Biological males should 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 Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My family and I currently attend Pass-a-Grill Beach Community Church, United Church of Christ, where my children are actively involved in Faith Formations and youth group. Our church is a big part of our lives, and I serve on the church council as the Youth and Family Ministry. I believe that whoever you are or whereever you come from, you are welcome at our church.
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
I support the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that people should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.
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.
Disagree
Our church is an open and affirming church, and I believe you should be able to marry who you love.
Mental health conditions such as anorexia and gender dysphoria need to be treated, not affirmed.
Choose not to answer
School library books that have literary value, as determined by experts, should be exempt from obscenity laws.
Agree
There is process our county follows, in accordance with state law, hen instructional material needs reconsideration. If a concern is raised, the book is reviewed by a committee of educators and administrators with relevant expertise. They evaluate based on district policy, Florida statutes, age appropriateness and educational value. My job as a school board member is to ensure the district follows Florida law and School Board policy.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
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
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election
What political party are you affiliated with?
Republican
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Strongly Disagree
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