Carol Kent
Candidate for Texas House District 102

Richardson Independent School District , Board of Trustees
2004-Present

Texas Fellow for the Center for Reform of School Systems

Exchange Club of Lake Highlands

Leadership Richardson Class 17
Business and Economic Development Committe
Advisory Board, 2002-2003

Richardson I. S. D. Bond 2001: Campaign Director
Chairman, Vote Yes! Political Action Committee

Youth Services Council: After school care program
Advisory Board

Richardson I. S. D. Parent Advisory Committee: Parent and Community Meetings Chairman

Richardson I. S. D. Religious Practices Advisory Committee: Public School
Concerns with Freedom of Speech Issues and Information Dissemination
Chairman, 2001-2002

Richardson I. S. D. Budget Review Team
Community input for annual school district budgeting process

Richardson I. S. D. Health Advisory Council
Community input for school district health education


Richardson I. S. D. Ninth Grade Center Task Force
Lake Highlands Freshman Center

Richardson I. S. D. Principal Selection Committee
Moss Haven Elementary

Richardson I. S. D. PTAs:
Moss Haven Elementary 1986-1999
Forest Meadow Junior High 1993-2000
Lake Highlands Freshman Center 1999- 2002
Lake Highlands High School 1996- 2005

Skillman Corridor Tax Increment Finance Board (2007-prsent)
Twin Bridge Homeowners Association (1994-2004) Co-President (2002-2003)
Greenville Avenue Homeowners Association (1998)
City of Dallas Land Use Study-District 10/11 (1994)
Forest Meadow Crime Patrol (1994-2003)
Oak Hurst Homeowners Association (1995-2003)
Moss Meadow Homeowner Association (1983-1994)
Moss Haven Elementary School Blue Ribbon Committee (1993-1994)
Forest Meadow Junior High Blue Ribbon Committee (1992-1993)
Lake Highlands High School Blue Ribbon Committee (2001-2002)
Jeff Kane Memorial Scholarship Committee Chairman (1999-2001)
R.I.S.E. Teacher of the Year Nominator (1996)
Richardson Symphony League (1999-2004)

South Garland High School, 1971
Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts, 1975
Baylor University, Masters of Arts, 1976

National PTA Life Member (1998)
Texas PTA Life Member (1993)
Texas PTA Extended Service Award (1999)
RISD Council of PTAs Legislative Chair (1993-1994)
RISD Council Service Award (1995)
RISD Golden Apple Award (1995)
RISD Key Communicators (1994-1998)
PTA Summer Seminar Presenter (1995)
Texas PTA Statewide Legislative Guardian Award (1995)
R.I.S.E. Foundation, member (1997-1998)
Richardson Reads Steering Committee, member (1997)
Enterprise City Advisory Board, member (1997-1998)
Child Nutrition Advisory Committee, member (1997-1998)
Best Secondary Parent Education Program, Texas PTA (1994)
Early Childhood PTA (1980-1985)

RISD Council of PTAs:
President (1997-1998)
Aide/First Vice President (1996-1997)
Program Vice President (1995-1996)
Citizenship and Legislative Chairman (1993-1995)
Scholarship Chairman (2005)
Clothes Closet Chairman (1999)

Moss Haven Elementary PTA:
President (1991-1993)
Parliamentarian (1994-1995)
Legislative Services Chairman (1995-1996)
Delegate to R.I.S.D. Council of PTAs (1987-1989)
Field Day Chairman (1987-1989)
Budget and Finance Vice President (1989-1990)
Volunteer Services Chairman (1990-1991)
Local School Council (1990-1993)

Forest Meadow Junior High School PTA:
Parent Education Chairman (1993-1994)
Academic Enrichment Chairman (1994-1995)
Programs Vice President (1995-1996)
Parliamentarian (1997-1998)

Lake Highlands Freshman Center PTA:
Original PTA Organization Chairman (1997-1998)
Legislative Chairman (2001-2002)

Lake Highlands High School:
Educational Services Chairman (1996-1997)
School Board Representative (1997-1998)
Parliamentarian (1996-1997, 1998-1999)
Public Relations Chairman (2003-2004)

Director: The Baylor Network 2003-present

Adjunct Faculty: Richland College, Dallas County Community College District

Public Information Officer: Irving Independent School District

Interviewing and Recruitment Coordinator: St. Edward's University