Sandi Castro for Texas

Vision

Commitment to Integrity and Bylaws

A lifelong educator with 23 years of experience, Sandi Castro is the current Travis County Precinct 137 Chair and a TSTA Region 10 Supervisory Delegate running for Pflugerville ISD School Board Place 6 to champion public education and developmentally appropriate STEM initiatives. Her leadership is rooted in the governance principles of the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) bylaws, which ensure that supervisory members uphold the association’s mission to protect the rights of educators and students while fostering professional excellence.

As a Supervisory Delegate, she adheres strictly to the TSTA Bylaws, which mandate a commitment to professional ethics, the protection of the Texas public school system, and the democratic representation of educators. Her adherence to these governing principles ensures that her seat on the Board will be defined by transparency, accountability, and the “member-first” philosophy that has guided her career.

Excellence Through Experiences

Sandi Castro’s vision for Pflugerville ISD is built on three pillars: Student Innovation, Teacher Empowerment, and Accountability to the Community.

1. Student Innovation: Developmentally Appropriate STEM for All

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) shouldn’t be a “buzzword”—it should be a bridge to the future. Sandi advocates for:

Inclusive Access: Bridging the digital divide to ensure every scholar in Pflugerville, regardless of ability or background, has access to the tools of tomorrow.

The “Inquiry-First” Model: Moving beyond rote memorization to hands-on, problem-based learning that aligns with the TEA Texas STEM Education Toolkit.

Grade-Level Scaffolding: Ensuring STEM concepts are introduced at the right cognitive stage. For our youngest scholars, this means building spatial awareness and logic through play; for older students, it means high-tech application and career-ready certifications.

2. Teacher Empowerment: Teacher Advocacy & TSTA Governance

As a TSTA Region 10 Supervisory Delegate, Sandi understands that “the teacher’s working conditions are the student’s learning conditions.” She is committed to:

Bylaw-Driven Leadership: Upholding the TSTA Constitution and Bylaws, specifically Article VII, which emphasizes the duty of delegates to represent the voice of the educator in the decision-making process.
Professional Respect: Advocating for competitive compensation, meaningful planning time, and the “Member-First” advocacy that TSTA stands for.
Sustainable Retention: Using her 23 years in the classroom to identify and remove the bureaucratic hurdles that lead to teacher burnout.

3. Accountability to the Community: Pflugerville to Austin

Decisions made in the Boardroom today affect the Texas of tomorrow. Sandi is running for Place 6 because she knows the systemic challenges facing our schools require leaders who understand the Texas Education Code and the political landscape of our state.

Aligned Growth: Working to ensure PfISD initiatives don’t just meet state standards but set the gold standard for Texas.

A Roadmap to 2036: Sandi’s long-term goal for the Governor’s office starts with proving that public education can thrive when led by a practitioner who has actually done the work.