Mike Villarreal is running for school board because he’s on a mission to fight for our schools.
That’s what we need right now:
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someone who will prioritize our students' academic success
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someone who can attract community partners to bring more resources to our students
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someone who understands every dollar must create the maximum value for our students
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someone who will fight for more money from our State Legislature.
What makes Mike ready for this role?
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15 years in the Texas Legislature, fighting for education
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Assistant Commissioner of Higher Education pushing for college access
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Teaching the next generation as a UTSA professor
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Researching what ACTUALLY works in education
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Supporting his own two children through SAISD schools
More about Mike.
Mike was the first in his family to earn a college degree–from Texas A&M, followed by a Harvard Master's, and a UT Austin Ph.D. He's not just talking about the transformative power of education – he knows firsthand how we can break down barriers and create opportunities for ALL our children!