Sandi Castro for Texas

Excellence Through Experience

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

1. 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 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:

Sustainable Retention: Using her 23 years in the classroom to identify and remove the bureaucratic hurdles that lead to teacher burnout.

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.

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3. Strategic Vision: 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.

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.