Details

First Name

Leigh

Last Name

Walker

Nickname

leigh-walker

Account Status

Political Identity

School Board Title / Position

School Board Member

Jurisdiction / Location

State

Texas

County

Dallas

City

Coppell

School District

Coppell ISD

Office Information

Office Address

Coppell ISD 200 S. Denton Tap Road Coppell, TX 75019

Term End Date

May 2, 2026

Current Official

Yes

Contact & Public Info

Biography

Bio

Degrees and Certifications: Coppell High School, ’91; Texas A&M (B.A.), ’95; Master Reading Teacher Certification

 

Began Serving on School Board: May 2016 (Re-elected in 2019, 2022, and 2025)

Up for Re-Election: May 2028

 

Occupation/Place of Employment: Former teacher (Dallas Public Schools: 3rd grade teacher and then PK-6 Literacy Specialist)/stay at home mom

 

Family: Husband – Ray Walker; Children – Jackson (2020 CHS Graduate), Elizabeth Grace (2023 CHS Graduate), Hogan (8th Grader at CMS East)

 

What Factors Most Strongly Influenced your Decision to Run for the School Board?

I grew up in Coppell, and I’m a proud product of Coppell ISD schools. Now my kids are a part of Coppell ISD too. I’m also a former educator, so education is both my passion and my past profession. All of these reasons influenced my decision to run for the school board

 

What are your 1-5 year goals for the students in CISD?

Improving the student experience by focusing on Coppell ISD’s Core Values and Mission Statement:  Working together, we are committed to creating profound learning experiences for each child, while nurturing meaningful relationships, to positively impact our world.

 

Is there valuable insight and some information you feel a prospective school board candidate should know BEFORE they seek election?

I would say this: it takes more time than you think, and it is worth every minute. To prepare, I would encourage you to get involved in the PTOs, take the iLead class, and attend board meetings.