Camille Rodriguez

Camille Rodriguez is a member of the Fort Worth Independent School District in Texas, representing District 1. She assumed office on May 17, 2022. Her current term ends in 2029.

Rodriguez ran for re-election to the Fort Worth Independent School District to represent District 1 in Texas. She won in the general election on May 3, 2025.

Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Camille Rodriguez was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She earned a high school diploma from Dunbar High School and a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University in 1989. Her career experience includes working as a doctor. Rodriguez has been affiliated with the American Red Cross Greater North Texas Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and All Saints Catholic Church.^[1]

Elections

2025

General election

General election for Fort Worth Independent School District school board District 1

Incumbent Camille Rodriguez defeated Amanda Inay in the general election for Fort Worth Independent School District school board District 1 on May 3, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Camille Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	53.4	997
		Amanda Inay (Nonpartisan)	46.6	871

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,868
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Endorsements

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Fort Worth Star Telegram

2022

General election

Special general election for Fort Worth Independent School District school board District 1

Camille Rodriguez defeated Aaron Garcia in the special general election for Fort Worth Independent School District school board District 1 on May 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Camille Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	55.7	771
	Submit photo	Aaron Garcia (Nonpartisan)	44.3	614

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,385
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

Camille Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rodriguez'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 proud FWISD graduate, who attended Prairie View A & M University where I majored in Biology and a minored in Chemistry. I went in to graduate from the New York College of Podiatry Medicine. The first in my immediate family to go to college, I credit FWISD for the fact that I am now a doctor practicing in Tarrant County. I have lived and worked in FWISD District 1 my entire life.

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?

1. I want every student to enjoy a stellar education which prepares them to be successful adults. From dual language programs to early college high school to fine arts, these are just a few of the choices offered to our students.
I am committed to ensuring that all of our students have a strong foundation in reading. I enjoy visiting FWISD schools and reading to our next generation of leaders. Literacy is a key building block to the success of our students.
I work closely with stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure that FWISD is transparent and reflects the values of our community. From the Bond Program to our budget, community involvement is paramount.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about giving students and their families a voice in our schools. I want both students and those who are reading them to know that we are all working together for the same goal: ensuring the very best education!

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

I look up to my best friend, my mother, Hope Rodriguez, who will turn 94 in May. My mother, along with her siblings, had to leave school at a young age to go work to keep food only the table. As a result, my mother received her GED the same year I graduated from High School. She is a wonderful reminder to me to never give up on your hopes and dreams. My mother has also served as a mother to many in our community. She reminds me daily that we should all lift others as we climb.

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

The Governance Core by Davis Campbell and Michael Fullan

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

Integrity is most paramount. A willingness to listen and do what is in the best interests of the students not oneself is also critical.

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

The School Board should work to constantly improve resources to ensure student achievement. Moreover, we always must work to lift up the community by engaging as many members as possible.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I have always wanted to serve my community as a doctor. Being able to return and assist others is a dream come true. I hope I inspire out next generation to dream big but to also give back. I don’t do this work for thanks, I do it because I want all students to have the very same opportunities that I have had in my own life.

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

Losing my grandfather was very difficult. I was about 10 year old. He was a larger than life figure in my life.

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

I worked at a fast food restaurant for the summer in high school

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My father was such a mentor to me. Watching his health decline and then losing him ten years ago this year still hurts so much. Though he had very little education, he ensured that my siblings and I never went without. I miss him every single day and I hope that I made him proud.

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

FWISD board members must balance a nearly billion dollar budget yearly. We are so tasked with hiring the superintendent and internal auditor. We are often the faces of the district and should be accessible and accountable to all.

Who are your constituents?

Students, parents, teachers, other staff and anyone who comes through the doors of our schools are all constituents.

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

By ensuring everyone feels welcome at every FWISD campus and facility. By recognizing that we have a diverse community and workforce allows FWISD to thrive.

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

I work every day to ensure that the broader community is involved and engaged in FWISD.

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

When a child enters the school and is ready, willing and excited to learn, we know we are succeeding. Also, positive data should reflect that our teaching methods are working.

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?

At both the high schools I represent, there are diverse educational opportunities for our students. For example, years ago my nephew decided he wanted to be an auto mechanic. As a student at Northside High School, he gained the necessary knowledge to fulfil his dreams and his now making a great wage for his family.

Not all of our students will go on to a four year college. We must have other avenues available for them to succeed. From dual language programs to culinary arts to JROTC for those who wish to enter our military, there are a myriad opportunities available. We must get the word out so that students and their families know we are on the pathway to success!

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

We must continue to work with our colleagues on a local, state and national level to ensure that public education is funded. Having a great education is akin to accomplishing the American Dream. Every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

We follow all guidelines enacted by our State and local authorities, including the presence of school resource officer at every campus. We also employ campus monitors.

I visit schools on an almost daily basis. No one is allowed access without first signing in at the front desk and explaining why you are there.

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

First we have to a knowledge how important mental health is for our students, faculty and staff. Now more than ever perhaps, we don’t always know what others are facing. It is important for us to have resources available to those who are struggling.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I don’t know any good jokes!

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

I would like there to be a clear policy regarding district employees running for office. I also favor term limits.

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

The school should be welcoming and provide for the needs of the students. On the north side of the district, several of our schools now provide a food pantry to ensure that our students and their families are never hungry during these challenging economic times.

Moreover, each child should be equipped with the technology such as tablets and other instructionally materials that they need to succeed.

How do you feel like your school district handled the coronavirus pandemic? What, if anything, would you do differently in the future?

The pandemic was an unprecedented worldwide pandemic event. The school district did the very best they could under extremely challenging circumstances. No one could have imagined schools across the world would shut down. In retrospect I want our students to be more prepared to learn on line in an emergency situation.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

A majority of our schools employ a parent engagement specialist whose primary focus is building relationships with our parents. We also have a parent portal on our website so parents can receive regular updates about their children, teachers and campus as a whole.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

FWISD is very proactive in attracting new leaders by working in concert with various schools to hire teachers right out of college. We hold hiring fairs often including just last weekend to attract the best and brightest to our schools.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe wholeheartedly in financial transparency and accountability at every level of government. Tax payers expect us to be responsible and we must never forget that.

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2022

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Camille Rodriguez

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Biography

Elections

2025

General election

General election for Fort Worth Independent School District school board District 1

Endorsements

2022

General election

Special general election for Fort Worth Independent School District school board District 1

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

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