Debra Anne Tisler

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Debra Anne Tisler

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Last election

November 7, 2023

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Educator

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Debra Anne Tisler ran for election to the Fairfax County Public Schools to represent Springfield District in Virginia. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Anne Tisler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Debra Anne Tisler's career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2023

See also: Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Fairfax County Public Schools, Springfield District

Sandra Buck Anderson defeated Debra Anne Tisler and Peter Bixby-Eberhardt in the general election for Fairfax County Public Schools, Springfield District on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Buck Anderson (Nonpartisan)	53.0	21,508
		Debra Anne Tisler (Nonpartisan)	41.1	16,667
		Peter Bixby-Eberhardt (Nonpartisan)	5.5	2,239
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	172

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,586
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Endorsements

Anne Tisler received the following endorsements.

• Fairfax County, Va., Republican Party
• Fairfax County Parents Association
• Moms for America
• Moms for Free and Appropriate Public Education
• Virginia Mavens
• Elizabeth McCauley - Virginia Mavens Co-Founder
• Steven Mosley (Nonpartisan) - Frmr. Fairfax Sch. Brd. cand.
• Tyler Ohta - Fairfax Moms for America Chair

Campaign themes

2023

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Debra Anne Tisler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Anne Tisler'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’m a mom, educator, advocate for disability rights, and champion for parents, educators, and students. I have devoted almost 30 years to ensuring all children have access to educational opportunities. Through my work with various organizations, parents, and advocates, I’ve been instrumental in safeguarding a child’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. I have an extensive history of engaging with all the diverse members of the community when addressing issues that are important to us. In my experience, our families share their concerns with community leaders who they trust and will advocate on their behalf. As a former FCPS teacher, I know what works and what doesn’t for students, teachers, and staff. I have lived experience and educational expertise that gives me an advantage to get started on day one to restore FCPS to the lighthouse of education it once was. My focus will be on establishing transparency and restoring academic excellence. I will continue to find common ground to build solutions for our communities and students. I will restore Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) by focusing on quality instruction, not politics, to ensure every graduate can read, write, and do math for success in life, career, and college.

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?

• Restore Academic Excellence
• Prioritize the Child Over the System
• Ensure Transparency and Parental Rights

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about education and ensuring children receive an excellent education. I've had the unique opportunity to impact the quality of education throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Through my collaborations with federal legislators, the State Conference NAACP's Education Committee, JLARC, PEATC, and COPAA, I have elevated the voices of our families to create meaningful change. Recently, I have contributed to the landmark study by JLARC regarding special education, resulting in 27 recommendations to improve special education for all families throughout the Commonwealth. Also, through my advocacy for families via the Office of Civil Rights, a monumental finding resulted for over 28,000 students, restoring their right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Finally, I assisted in authoring legislation that transformed the systems of accountability and preparation for individuals who develop special education programming.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Fairfax County Parents Association

Moms for FAPE
FCRC
Moms for America Action

MAVENS

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