Rayna Glasser

Rayna Glasser (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 11. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Glasser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rayna Glasser earned an A.A. in general studies from Tarant County College in 2004, a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in 2007, and a M.Ed. (master's of education) in educational leadership and curriculum from Lamar University. Her career experience includes working as a high school math teacher.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Brandon Hall defeated Rayna Glasser and Hunter Crow in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 11 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Brandon Hall (R)	61.5	519,163
	Rayna Glasser (D)	35.9	303,180
	Hunter Crow (G)	2.6	21,679

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 844,022
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Rayna Glasser advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 11 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rayna Glasser	100.0	48,188

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,188
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Brandon Hall defeated incumbent Patricia Hardy in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 11 on March 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Brandon Hall	53.2	89,139
	Patricia Hardy	46.8	78,326

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 167,465
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Green convention

Green convention for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Hunter Crow advanced from the Green convention for Texas State Board of Education District 11 on March 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Hunter Crow (G)	100.0	1

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

Endorsements

Glasser received the following endorsements.

Texas AFL-CIO

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Rayna Glasser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Glasser'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 have been a teacher for 18 years. I currently work in Crowley ISD and serve as the Teacher Development and Student Intervention Specialist over Math & Science. Prior to working in Crowley, I taught in Fort Worth ISD at Dunbar High School where I was recognized as the Campus Teacher of the Year and a top finalist for District Teacher of the Year. I served as the Math Department Chair, Senior Class Sponsor, after-school tutoring and attendance recovery coordinator, and a member of the Site Based Decision Committee. At the district level, I served on the Superintendent's Advisory Council and had been part of the District Math Department Curriculum Cadre. I assisted in writing curriculum and assessments as well as leading professional development for various math content. In addition, I mentored aspiring teachers through the University of Texas Arlington UTEACH program. I am a single mom who raised my son while putting myself through college. I earned my Associate of Arts degree through Tarrant County College before transferring to Texas Woman's University where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. In 2022, I completed my Master of Education in Teacher Leadership with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction at Lamar University. I am currently working towards my Principal Certification through Lamar University.

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 have been an educator for 18 years. I know firsthand what the needs of our students are. I’m committed to ensuring we provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all our children.
I have a Master of Education in Teacher Leadership with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction. My experience and education qualify me to make critical decisions in selecting curriculum and instructional resources. We need quality instructional resources that will help bridge the learning gaps while continuing to advance learning. Quality resources will benefit our educators and more importantly, our children.
I will advocate to remove STAAR EOC tests as a graduation requirement. When students are promoted to the next grade level in 5th and 8th grades, even when they haven't been successful on STAAR, we are penalizing the student by expecting them to pass to graduate. I would propose graduation pathways for students who earn trade certifications, join the military, or choose to attend college after graduation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The issue I am most passionate about is changing the graduation requirements. While I am not opposed to the STAAR testing for data purposes, I do not believe it should be used as a requirement for graduation and would advocate for removing the STAAR EOC as a requirement for graduation and offering graduation pathways.

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

I love Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I have a poster of some of her quotes hanging in my office. One of my favorite quotes of hers is, “I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability." ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I’m very passionate about education and doing what’s best for our kids. I have always, and will continue to advocate for children. I am very persistent and I’m willing to work with my colleagues to find solutions to ensure we are making the best decisions that will lead to student success.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Again, I refer to my favorite quote, “I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability.” I just want to be remembered for being someone who did everything in power to make a difference in the lives of our children.

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

I remember Mount St. Helens erupting in 1980. I was 4 years old at the time and I lived in Montana. I remember I couldn’t go outside and play and it was dark and there was ash everywhere.

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

TJ Maxx I worked there in high school.

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

I was a single mom and put myself through college. It wasn’t always easy but I always found a way. Looking back at those years, I realize now how strong it made me as a mom and as an educator.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

I think it’s absolutely imperative to remember that the purpose of the State Board of Education is EDUCATION! The students should always be considered in any conversations or votes. The SBOE members should speak on behalf of the stakeholders in the community they represent and not on their own personal believes and opinions.

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Campaign website

Rayna Glasser's campaign website stated the following:^[2]

“

What is SBOE [State Board of Education] (My Educational Priorities)

Setting curriculum standards (Ensuring our students are prepared for the global workforce upon graduation.)
Reviewing and adopting instructional materials (Providing rigorous and relevant curriculum for all students. Also ensuring we address the learning gaps caused by COVID. Many students fell behind, yet we promoted them and they lack the foundational skills from previous grade levels to be successful in their current grade.)
Establishing graduation requirements (Advocating to remove STAAR EOC tests as a graduation requirement. When students are promoted to the next grade level in 5th and 8th grades, even when they haven't been successful on STAAR, we are penalizing the student by expecting them to pass to graduate.)
Overseeing the Texas Permanent School Fund
Appointing board members to military reservation and special school districts
Providing final review of rules proposed by the State Board for Educator Certification
Reviewing the commissioner's proposed award of new charter schools with authority to veto a recommended applicant^[3]

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Campaign finance summary

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Rayna Glasser campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Texas State Board of Education District 11	Lost general	$8,321	$12,702
Grand total			$8,321	$12,702
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

↑ LinkedIn, "Rayna Glasser," accessed February 15, 2024
↑ Rayna Glasser for State Board of Education, District 11, "About State Board of Education," accessed September 20, 2024
↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

[1] LinkedIn, "Rayna Glasser," accessed February 15, 2024

[2] Rayna Glasser for State Board of Education, District 11, "About State Board of Education," accessed September 20, 2024

[quotedisclaimer-3] Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Rayna Glasser

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Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Green convention

Green convention for Texas State Board of Education District 11

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Campaign website

Campaign finance summary

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