Priscilla Ann Robinson, 65, has announced her intention to seek Position 3 on the Bay City Independent School District Board of Trustees.

Robinson retired from Bay City ISD with 30 wonderful years of teaching experiences. In addition, she has been fortunate to serve as an Assistant Principal at Linnie Roberts Elementary School, a Behavioral Specialist at Cherry Elementary, a STAAR Tutor at McAllister Jr. High School and at Bay City Jr. High School.
Also, Robinson had the privilege to serve the community within the capacity of William Smith Sr., Tri-County CDC Head Start program, and Matagorda County Boys and Girls Club.
She is currently the CEO and Founder of Empowerment For Exceeding Together Adult Education Center, which has been operating for seven years.
Robinson has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with a Minor in Sociology and Certification in Special Education from Prairie View A&M University; also, a Master of Education-Administration & Supervision from Prairie View A&M University. As well as, a Certification in Adult Education & Supervision from Texas Literacy Association.

She is a member of the New Fellowship Tabernacle Church, Literacy Texas Association, Bay City Lady Lion and member of Bay City Chamber of Commerce, an Agency Partner for Matagorda County United Way and Trull Foundation. Team Leader for Special Population-Seven years at Tenie Holmes Elementary.
“I initiated and Implemented the Inclusion Program and School-Wide Content Mastery Program. I presented for Region III and Bay City ISD- Content Mastery and Inclusion. I’ve been selected to participate in numerous organizations and administrations that includes the 1998 and 1999 TAAS Field Testing Process, 1999-2000 Curriculum Committee, 1996 Outstanding Black Women-Daughter's in Progress Club, and 2004-2005 TELPAS. In addition, I implemented District Wide Behavioral Unit at John 1, Cherry Elementary,” Robinson said. “I have had the honor of being nominated for 1999-2000 Educator of the Year-Bay City Chamber of Commerce, also, nominated for 1999-2000 Walmart Teacher of the Year. I was awarded for 1999-2000 Outstanding Teacher of the Year-VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Selected to participate in Second Grade Reading Academy; Selected to participate on 2004-2005 TELPAS. Lastly Implemented District Wide Behavioral Unit at John 1, Cherry Elementary; TAKS Tutorials 3rd and 4th, and STAAR Tutorials at McAllister Jr. & Bay City Jr. High Schools. Hilliard Alumni Distinguished Educator and Bay City Tribune Hometown Hero.”

Robinson said if elected to the board of trustees she intends to lead with passion, commitment, experience and impact.

“Besides my educational background and tenacity, I will bring passion, commitment, and a new perspective, and voice to Bay City ISD School Board. I want to state right off the bat that I am not a politician. I am running for School Board because I continue to be involved in the educational achievements of students in the district and want to ensure our children obtain the best quality education possible to prepare them for the future. I am also running for the Bay City School Board because I want to continue making a difference in Matagorda County,” Robinson said. “I can assure you that is not a cliché answer – it is my heart. I want to be an advocate for our students. Many of our students have strong support systems outside of the schools, but unfortunately many do not. Being an advocate is something I have been gifted in and I do very well. I also want to advocate for the educators and staff. We have great schools with wonderful and talented educators and staff. I will become a voice to ensure teachers have absolutely every tool needed to help each student reach educational success. I am a candidate who has an open mind and a willingness to listen and learn and that means to listen and learn from the experts. Those experts are the students, the parents, and the teachers. I don't have all the answers and I won't try to convince you that I do, but I'm dedicated to doing my BEST to continue to build a strong, healthy, financially viable School District.

I believe all of these issues that are addressed below are vital to the success of our students and the District and I hope I have your support in achieving these goals. I'm just a granny who wants to get things done. While our schools are doing a great job, we should always continue to strive and aspire to be and do better. I will be a vocal proponent for public education. I offer a fresh perspective and new ideas and now is the time for a season of change,” Robinson said.

 “I Will Work To:

• Ensure ZERO TOLERANCE, for the safety of our students, teachers, and staff, which is for the paramount importance every day. Educators understand if students don’t feel safe at school, achievement suffers. It’s the paramount duty of everyone in the community–and the politicians who represent them–to help create a safe learning environment,” Robinson said.
  Robinson also intends to work for:
  
• Ensure equity and quality education for ALL students. Every student has the right to a free quality education.
  Ensure our teachers are highly qualified. Also, attract and retain equity in selecting and hiring teachers, and administrators. There are five schools in our district and each one is unique. I want each school to be the focal point and pride of this community.
  
• Ensure hiring and retaining high-quality teachers to raise standards and help our students achieve success is a small piece of the puzzle. Teachers know that their classrooms can often become a battlefield as they fight various factors that can derail a student, from lack of parental support to difficult learning disabilities. Our teachers need to know there’s an army of support behind them, ready to provide reinforcements. More importantly, the lack of respect for teachers is the number one enemy of education. It's up to the rest of us to provide that support

“What we all need to remember is our schools need their community support. If elected I will continue to be honest, clear, and approachable by all. My vision for EVERY BCISD student is to leave our school system proudly saying, “I am the product of a great public school,” Robinson said.

Priscilla "Granny Seal" Robinson

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