Empowering education for everyone
Being your Trustee on the Richardson ISD School Board is both a humbling and rewarding experience.
As your Trustee, I've advocated for common-sense policies with one goal in mind: making Richardson ISD the best place to learn and work. I proudly supported teacher and staff pay raises and led the initiative for the District to have paid parental leave. Because when our educators are supported, we retain top-tier talent. We've honed our efforts to support student achievement growth at every level, resulting in improved student performance. And we've expanded the number of technical career certifications available for students to have by the time they graduate.
I initially ran for school board because of my commitment to being a leader who makes decisions that best serve all of our students and community. We know that our District will continue facing critically tough choices. But, my commitment remains strong to be a leader who listens and learns as we work together to continue making RISD a premier school district to be proud of.
Humbly Yours,
-Rachel McGowan
MEET RACHEL
Rachel McGowan has a long history of service to our beloved community. Prior to being elected to the Board in 2022, she was a PTA mom for over 10 years, including as the Vice President of the Forest Meadows Junior High PTA. Rachel served on the RISD Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and the Stults Road Advisory Council. Her civic experience extends to the Northwood Neighborhood Association, City of Dallas Sidewalk Committee, and the Permit License Appeal Board, where she advocated for safer sidewalks and community improvements.
Rachel is a proud Lake Highlands native, and a Wildcat through and through! She high-kicked as a Highlandette and graduated from Lake Highlands High School. Now, she lives in the Stults Roads neighborhood with her family, and is a proud current RISD parent.