“Melissa would be a tremendous addition to the PISD school board because of her many years of experience in education. She not only understands the challenges and opportunities schools face, but also models what it means to be a lifelong learner. Melissa’s commitment to personal growth and her ability to inspire others sets her apart as a true leader. Since moving to Princeton, she has made me feel welcome and included, showing firsthand how much she values community and connection. She is actively involved in local initiatives and never hesitates to step in where she can make a difference. Melissa is a change maker whose energy and vision encourage others, including myself, to get involved and give back. She will bring both wisdom and passion to PISD, always putting students and families first.”
— Alexandra Hines
“I met Melissa when she was supporting a young man in McKinney in his race for city council. Melissa truly took a sincere interest in this young man's race. Melissa is now approaching her race with the same passion she sees in others. At the beginning of her campaign, I sat down with Melissa to talk about her race.
Melissa is passionate about service on the PISD School Board. She is knowledgeable about the issues - if elected - will approach her job with the same passion and deep knowledge, as she does everything else.
She is a parent who has children in the district.
I have no reservations endorsing her run as a PISD school board Trustee.”
— Javier “Harvey” Oaxaca
“She is very well educated on policies and always looks for ways to improve them. Melissa can overcome setbacks, face obstacles gracefully, and maintain a positive attitude. She is also understanding and considering the feelings and concerns of others to build strong relationships. Melissa will be a great fit for our community.”
— Larisa Solorzano
“Melissa has also answered the call to action when a need presents that takes collaboration, follow up, and networking with MUD 2 to be a voice for others in ensuring our growing community establishes protocols and standards. She does this by showing up to meetings and engaging with leadership in areas that need attention.”
— Stella Spagnolo
“From the moment we met Melissa, her genuine and authentic spirit stood out. We’re parents of a son with dyslexia, who’s been struggling to catch up academically after falling behind. When we shared our concerns about ensuring he receives the right accommodations, reading support, and learning resources, Melissa listened with empathy and offered thoughtful, solution-driven ideas.
She also took time to discuss our concerns about safe and consistent school bus transportation for our middle school daughter, who depends on reliable access to and from school each day. What impressed us most was Melissa’s honesty — she never claimed to have all the answers, but she promised to find them and follow through.
As a single mother and educator, Melissa leads with resilience, compassion, and purpose. Her heart for students and families like ours is exactly what Princeton ISD needs.
She has our full support. 💙”
— DeMario & Jamillia Scott