Terri Leo for SBOE District 6
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TERRI

"Terri Leo has been a strong leader and advocate for schoolchildren on the State Board of Education. She supports and understands those measures that will create educational success for all children. Harris County is fortunate to be represented by a strong proven leader in Terri Leo. Please join me in sending Terri Leo to another term on the State Board of Education."

 
- Governor Rick Perry

"As a parent, I rest easier knowing Terri Leo is helping lead our Texas schools into the future."
- Kevin Brady, U.S. Congressman

"I've known Terri Leo for years, and she will balance the needs of the taxpayers while educating the state's children. I hope you will join me in voting for Terri Leo on March 9."
- Paul Bettencourt, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector

"As a leader in the Republican Party, Terri Leo has always been an outspoken advocate for quality education. Terri has a proven track record of getting the job done, and her experience as a classroom teacher is invaluable."
- Robert Eckels, Former Harris County Judge

"Terri Leo's administrative and leadership ability represents her district well and she is an effective advocate for the schoolchildren of Texas. Terri serves with dedication and commitment."
- Kyle Janek, Former State Senator

"Terri Leo has worked with us in the trenches for years to make the Republican Party the emerging majority party in Texas. She understands the importance of building relationships and working with others, but always holds true to her conservative convictions. She is a servant leader and is a great asset to our Party and all Texans."
- Tina Benkiser, State Chairman, Republican Party of Texas

"One of the most important and least understood positions in Texas is the State Board of Education. I can't think of a better person for the job than Terri Leo."
- George Strake Jr., former Texas Secretary of State and former State Chairman, Republican Party of Texas

"District 6 residents have a discerning representative in Terri Leo, she knows how to deal with the complex education issues of today."
- Talmadge Heflin, Former State Representative

"As a state legislator, parent and grandparent, I believe that there is nothing more important to the future of Texas than the education of our children. I know that Terri Leo cares deeply about our children's education, and she brings classroom experience, common sense, and enthusiasm to the State Board of Education."
- Peggy Hamric, Former State Representative

"Terri Leo is a conservative Republican who believes in educational excellence for all children. It has been my pleasure to work with her on educational issues. Terri is a well prepared, conscientious civic leader who represents the school children of Texas extremely well."
- Geraldine "Tincy" Miller, State Board of Education, Member since 1984

"Authority over public education should reside at the local school board level. Terri Leo helped lead the fight to downsize the TEA and restore control of education to the local community."
- Stanley Thompson, Past President, Katy Independent School District Board

"School tax and funding issues will continue to be important. Terri Leo understands that public education can be improved without increasing taxes or spending more money."
- Joe Nixon, Former State Representative

"I know Terri Leo and her opponent and I strongly support Terri Leo for another term on the State Board of Education."
- Dr. Hal Guthrie, Superintendent Emeritus, Spring Branch Independent School District

"Terri Leo has consistently fulfilled her responsibility of trust over our children's Permanent School Fund by actively opposing the special interest's raiding of the fund. She has stood with the former board majority, which was led by Chairman Chase Untermeyer, that cleaned up the fund in 2000 and left it in its best shape ever to continue its 150 year legacy of helping to support Texas' schoolchildren now and perpetually into the future."
- Dr. Don McLeroy, Chairman, State Board of Education

"Texas children depend upon leaders to provide them with a quality education. Texas taxpayers depend upon responsible leadership in handling the fiscal responsibilities of the educational crisis. Terri Leo fits the bill."
- Gary Elkins, State Representative

In the race for State Board of Education in Houston's District 6, Young Conservatives of Texas is pleased to endorse Terri Leo. Mark McCaig commented, "Terri Leo is a shining light for conservatives throughout the state. Like Gail Lowe, who we are also endorsing, Leo has courageously fought to correct textbooks containing errors that negatively misrepresent American history and substitute environmental alarmism for sound science."
- Young Conservatives of Texas

"I support Terri Leo because of her experience in education, her proven ability to work with others, and her dedication to providing the very best education to Texas schoolchildren."
- Paul Pressler, Former SREC Committeeman

"Terri Leo brings to the Board of Education the proper perspective: that of a dedicated mother, a master teacher and advocate for quality education for Texas schoolchildren"
- Robert W. Sweet, Jr., President, The National Right to Read Foundation

"I am delighted to know that Terri Leo strongly supports those measures that will bring educational success for all students."
- Carl Sommer, award-winning author of character education books and author of Schools in Crisis: Training for Success or Failure?

"Terri Leo is an outstanding person to serve on the State Board of Education. She is a dedicated and sincere individual who is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. I believe her ability to learn, organizational skills, outstanding ability to communicate and work with others cooperatively is an asset to the State Board of Education. As her former principal and supervisor, I knew her to be self-motivated, goal oriented and someone who thrives on academic excellence."
- Sue Brunz, Principal, Sewell Elementary, Garland (TX) Independent School District

"Terri Leo is impressive. Her passion for children and their education is impressive. Her understanding of issues important to conservatives is impressive. Her faith is impressive. That's why I support her in her campaign for re-election to the State Board of Education."
- Dr. Rick Scarborough, Founder, President and National Co-Chairman, Vision America

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