Taler Jefferson

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Taler Jefferson

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Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

Richland College and Bennett College for Women, 2010

Graduate

Hampton University and Life University, 2016

Personal

Birthplace

Dallas, Texas

Profession

Educator

Taler Jefferson ran for election to the Richardson Independent School District school board to represent District 4 in Texas. Jefferson lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Jefferson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jefferson earned her bachelor's degree from Richland College and Bennett College for Women in 2010 and her master's degree from Hampton University and Life University in 2016. Jefferson's career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2019

See also: Richardson Independent School District, Texas, elections (2019)

General election

General election for Richardson Independent School District school board District 4

Regina Harris defeated Patricia Hicks, Sakennia Reed, and Taler Jefferson in the general election for Richardson Independent School District school board District 4 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Regina Harris (Nonpartisan)	51.5	646
	Submit photo	Patricia Hicks (Nonpartisan)	31.4	394
		Sakennia Reed (Nonpartisan)	9.6	120
	Submit photo	Taler Jefferson (Nonpartisan)	7.6	95

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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Taler Jefferson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jefferson'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 product of Richardson ISD schools; a 2007 graduate of Richardson High School. I grew up in the community of Hamilton Park, and upon moving back after college, I dedicated myself to the improvement of Hamilton Park and the North Dallas community. I founded a non profit organization,The Salome Foundation based on the principles of rebuilding, educating and serving under served communities. While focusing primarily on North Dallas, specifically Hamilton Park, Forest Lane/Audelia in 2019, a vast majority of the people we service attend Richardson schools. Currently, I am a high school biology teacher Everything surrounding my life, from my professional career to my nonprofit organization, revolves around education and creating a lasting impact on the world.

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?

• Ensuring Equity & Inclusion for ALL Students
• Providing Adequate Resources for English Language Learners
• The Voice of the Students & Educators

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am post passionate about civic engagement. I believe everything starts in the community so we must get the community involved in politics and engage them.

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

I look up to my mother, she is the epitome of strength and grace. She has overcame so many obstacles and she has done it with a smile.

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

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember is the election of President Barack Obama. I was 18 and this was the first election I was able to vote in and it was very historical.

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

My very first job was my senior year at Richardson High School at Wendy's. I worked there for about 6 months.

Who are your constituents?

Everyone in RIchardson ISD, specifically district 4

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