Mansifeld ISD voter’s guide for school board, Place 4, in the May 3 election
Voters in the Mansfield school district will decide on three board seats in the May 3 election: Places 3, 4 and 5. The Star-Telegram sent questionnaires to the candidates. Here are their responses.
Ana-Alicia Horn
Age: 40
Campaign website: ana4misd.com
Best way for voters to reach you: ana@ana4misd.com
Occupation: Strategic Development Director
Education: MBA from UTA
Have you run for elected office before?
No, I haven’t
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Mansfield.
I am active on my children’s campuses and in PTAs, and I volunteer for various district events and at our Clothes Closet. I have been active at and spoken up in many community conversation meetings, feedback forums, and school board meetings.
Currently, I serve as Co-Chair of MISD’s Student Health Advisory Committee. My experience has shown me the importance of listening to our community, and I’m ready to bring that commitment to the school board.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain:
No, I have not
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain:
No, I have not
Who are your top three campaign contributors?
A coworker, a neighbor, and family friend
Why are you seeking this office?
Strong schools start with accountable leadership, and I wanted to run to help ensure that the people leading our schools make decisions based on what’s best for our children—not personal beliefs, political agendas, or outside influences.
Now more than ever, MISD needs strong advocates for public education funding, regardless of partisan politics. We need leaders who address real challenges with real solutions, not leaders who work to fuel divisive culture wars. Every decision I make, whether private or public, will always put our students and staff first because that is the job of a trustee.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?
With public school funding in Texas stretched thin, every decision we make as a board must be focused, intentional, and student-centered. That reality will shape my priorities, which center on the people at the heart of our schools:
Protect and Prioritize Classroom Funding
Ensure that limited resources are directed to where they matter most: our students and classrooms. I will do this by fighting for full funding and making budget decisions that protect student support services and academic programs.
Invest in and Retain Quality Educators
Support policies that provide competitive compensation, manageable workloads, and professional respect for teachers and staff to improve retention and recruitment.
Strengthen Parent Engagement and District Transparency
Promote clear, consistent communication and expand opportunities for parents to be involved in decision-making, ensuring every family feels informed, heard, and respected.
How will you measure your success?
I’ll measure my success not just by policies passed but by the trust we build, the support we give our teachers, and the opportunities we create for students. If our campuses feel stronger, our staff more valued, and our families more engaged, then I’ll know we’re moving in the right direction, together.
Why should voters choose you over your opponents?
As a parent of three children currently enrolled in MISD, I’m personally invested in the district’s success, not just for today but for the next decade and beyond. I believe the board must shift toward leadership that prioritizes collaboration over partisanship, listens to educators and families, and makes decisions based on data, not division or outside agendas. Voters should choose me because I’m committed to leading Mansfield ISD with integrity and transparency, with a long-term vision grounded in what’s best for our students, staff, and families. I’m running to help us move forward together on a path rooted in unity and student-centered leadership, and that’s what sets me apart from my opponent.
Keziah Valdes Farrar
Did not respons.