Doyle Corder
Incumbent Candidate for Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees
Corder/Photo by Campaign
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 50
Q: What is your educational background?
A: Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Texas Tech University
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Minister - Southwest Church of Christ
Q: If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own.
A: n/a
Q: Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
A: Amarillo ISD School Board, TIRZ 2 Board, Board of Directors Southwest Church of Christ
Q: If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
A: Facebook - facebook.com/CorderForAisd Twitter - @CorderForAisd
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2021?
A: I believe I have unique gifts, experiences, and insights along with a peaceful bridge building leadership style that has served the board well. I decided to run for reelection to the AISD school board because I want to continue to serve my community and school district with these gifts.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: If elected I will continue with the three priorities of the current school board in an effort to advance AISD's mission statement , "To graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond High School" . 1. To provide a safe and secure place for learning for both our students and staff. 2. To close the learning gap between sub-populations by providing equitable learning environments and resources for all students. 3. To increase students who are ready for college, career, or military.
Q: In what cases would you support efforts to raise property taxes? Please explain.
A: I would support efforts to raise property taxes when it is absolutely needed to protect the proper education of the students of our district.
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: n/a
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: I have experience on the school board and leading through times of intense crisis. I have experience in the classroom and in the fine arts which gives me a unique view on how certain decisions impact staff and students. I have a peaceful, unifying leadership style and am able to listen to all sides of a discussion and make a confident decision. I am willing to admit when I am not the expert on a subject coupled with a desire to learn to make informed decisions in every aspect of district governance.