Every child deserves a school that was built for them
I'm Laura Gannon, and I'm running for Centennial ISD 12 School Board because I know firsthand what it looks like when a child has to fight just to exist in a classroom - not because they aren't smart or capable, but because the system wasn't designed with them in mind.
I believe our schools can do better. Safer. More honest. And truly equitable for every single kid.
Our Schools. Our Future.
Why I'm Running
I'm running because I've sat with one of my own children while they struggled their way through a school environment that wasn't built for how their brain works. I've watched a smart, curious, capable kid get labeled "disruptive" and "lazy" - when the truth is, they were exhausted from trying to fit into a system that was never designed for them.
That experience quietly changed how I see everything about public education.
I believe Centennial schools can do better - for every child who learns differently, for every teacher who deserves real support, and for every family that just wants to trust that their kid is going to be okay.
I'm not running to make noise. I'm running to do the work - with transparency, with humility, and with deep respect for the educators and families who show up for our kids every single day.
Our schools deserve a board member who is personally invested in getting this right. I am that person.
"Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army."
Edward Everett
Safety
A child who isn't sure they belong can't focus on learning. Safety means more than locked doors - it means every student and educator feels genuinely seen, supported, and valued every single day.
Equity
Every child learns differently. Our schools should recognize that as a strength - not a problem to manage. Every student in Centennial deserves the tools, support, and opportunity to reach their full potential.
Honesty In Education
Our kids are heading into a complicated world. The best thing we can do is prepare them with accurate science, honest history, and the critical thinking skills to navigate whatever comes next.