Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Arash Abnoussi
District 2
Ed. Specialist, Coordinator
arash.abnoussi@wacoisd.org
Term Expires: May 2027
"I am a lifelong educator, proud Waco ISD parent, and passionate community advocate with over 20 years of experience serving Texas students. As a bilingual leader who grew up abroad and returned to my home state, I'm deeply committed to equity, cultural understanding, and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education. In my role at ESC Region 12, I've worked closely with Waco ISD campuses to support strong instructional practices and student success. I also serve on the Board of Directors for Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas. As a Leadership Waco graduate and former president of two state mathematics organizations, I believe strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community are essential to helping every student thrive."
"A value that I have taught my children is that you give back to the the community that has poured into you. This is why I wanted to serve the school district in which I graduated from. I chose to serve on the school board because I wanted to create better opportunities for all students. My children benefitted from the many programs that Waco ISD had to offer. I wanted to ensure that we continue to grow in the opportunities that we have to offer our students, faculty, and staff. As a Spanish-speaking immigrant, it's important that I represent a community that is continuously growing and becoming a larger part of our Waco ISD Family."
Taylor Bledsoe
District 4
Business Owner
t.bledsoe@wacoisd.org
Term Expires: May 2028
Term Expires: May 2028
"I have always been passionate about Waco ISD. It's where I went to school. It's where my three kids go to school. It's a critical part of our community, and I want to do whatever I can to help it thrive. There are so many wonderful administrators, teachers, coaches and students. I want to be their advocate and help spread the word about the amazing stories that are happening across our school district."
Jim Patton
Secretary, District 5
Retired Principal
jpatton@wacoisd.org
Term Expires: May 2028
"As a life-long educator, I know that a quality education can open doors! Opportunities to learn, explore, and achieve goals help make well-rounded students into productive citizens.
Serving on the board allows me to support students, teachers, and families to foster these opportunities. Coming up through the ranks from teacher to campus administrator, I learned just how important the school board is to a healthy community. It is my honor to serve."
Jeremy Davis
Vice-President, District 1
Nonprofit Leader
jdavis@wacoisd.org
Term Expires: May 2027
"I joined the school board with a commitment to positive change and to contribute to the educational journey of Waco ISD students, the future leaders of our community. I firmly believe that every voice in our diverse and vibrant community deserves a seat at the table. It's my honor to represent District 1 and all the students, teachers, and staff of Waco ISD."
"I feel that we hall have an obligation to serve others who need our help. On this board, my primary purpose is to serve and support those teachers, parents, and WISD staff members who are helping to raise and educate our students, to make sure that all of their voices are included in the decisions that affect their lives, and to encourage others to do the same."
Keith Guillory
At-Large
Deputy Fire Marshal
kguillory@wacoisd.org
Term Expires: May 2027
"I am committed to equipping students with both strong academic and leadership skills. My focus has always been literacy and providing a safe learning environment for all students. My goal is to empower students to become successful working adults capable of supporting themselves and their families.
Through my service on the school board, I believe in ensuring a learning environment where students can thrive intellectually and personally, preparing them for the challenges of the future.
Serving on the school board allows me to be a champion for positive change, working towards a holistic education that goes beyond the walls within our schools or even our city. I strive to collectively create a district that our students can point to as the reason they went beyond!"