Bethany Luna

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Bethany Luna

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 7, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Texas Tech University, 2011

Graduate

Texas Tech University, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Dumas, Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Owner of Phoenix Moon Healing

Contact

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Bethany Luna ran for election to the Lubbock Independent School District to represent District 4 in Texas. She lost in the general election on May 7, 2022.

Luna completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bethany Luna was born in Dumas, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in 2011 and a graduate degree from Texas Tech University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as the owner of Phoenix Moon Healing. Luna has also worked as a therapist at Early Childhood Intervention, LCJJC, Children's Hope, and the Bair Foundation.

Elections

2022

See also: Lubbock Independent School District, Texas, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Lubbock Independent School District, District 4

Incumbent Ryan Curry defeated Bethany Luna in the general election for Lubbock Independent School District, District 4 on May 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ryan Curry (Nonpartisan)	70.4	2,605
		Bethany Luna (Nonpartisan)	29.6	1,096

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,701
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bethany Luna completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Luna's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a marriage and family therapist who has served Lubbock in many capacities over the past 11 years. I have focused on working with children and diverse providers during that time, including Lubbock ISD. I want to serve my community as a whole now through this trustee position.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to focus on the mental health and the culture of Lubbock ISD for students, parents and teachers.
• I want to focus on teacher retention and recruitment.
• I want to focus on ensuring adequate training and resources for ARDs, 504s, and other ADA accomodations.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to ensure equitable access across each school. I want more community engagement with parents, businesses, and universities.i am passionate about reducing redundant testing and success of teachers based on student performance measures. I want to ensure that our teachers have adequate support and we are being intentional to see each person as an individual and not only a statistic. That being said, I understand the business aspect and the importance of increasing student attendance and numbers within our district.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to people who use their power and platform for the greater good. The list is long. I look up to people with integrity who are willing to say sorry and do the work necessary whatever the cost.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Dare to lead by brene brown

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

Honesty
Transparency
Humility
collective thinking
Creativity
Compassion

Calm

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To make sound decisions for the district based on what matters most, which is the wellbeing of our kids. Learning cannot occur without safety and security.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11. I was in my keyboarding class in junior high when the TVs were turned on and we watched the 2nd plane crash into the twin towers. I made a memorial in Dumas, Tx at my school that still stands today.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked as an elementary afterschool care coordinator in a school that has since been closed by Lubbock ISD.

What is your favorite book? Why?

A field guide to getting lost by Rebecca Solnit

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

It is two fold. It is my responsibility to be ethical and respectful while finding common ground the other board members. It is to serve with the intention if the district in mind and what's best for our community ensuring my decisions are not about personal gain or clout.

Who are your constituents?

Every child, parent, staff member and business in the Lubbock ISD district.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

Firstly through representation. I am biracial. I am not the majority. Second through my education I understand the needs of minorities and the underrepresented populations. I can listen and ask questions amd speak to prominent stakeholders for these communities as well.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

LEA
The art community for resiliency

Texas tech

Do you believe it is important to intentionally recruit with the aim of diversifying the district’s faculty, staff, and administration? If so, what would be your policy to achieve this?

It depends.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

Money. Grant's and priorities.
Stress. Culture of support and acknowledgement.

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

This is a broad decision but I'd like it to be based not on istation scores.

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

I love the programs at the ATC and the initiatives the district is already taking.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

Decision with community leaders, working together with city council and the mayors office.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Brain research and scientifically supported programs

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

Go to my website, theres so much there about this.

What role do you imagine technology playing in (and outside) the classroom in the future? How would you prepare the district for this?

It is useful but shouldn't be our leading teacher.

What are your views on how to address schooling during pandemic times?

Hopefully, we will not have to address this again anytime soon. Kids need ample access to safety resources.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

Holding parent forums and creating literature that increases access across the district and changing any administration that seems to not welcome parent participation.

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