E A R L Y V O T I N G

Monday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 28

E A R L Y V O T I N G

E L E C T I O N D A Y Saturday, May 2, 2026

Monday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 28

E L E C T I O N D A Y Saturday, May 2, 2026

I was raised believing leadership is an act of service and that every person matters. That belief has guided my life as a parent, a business owner, a grandparent, and a community leader.

I bring years of experience leading organizations, making thoughtful decisions under pressure, and listening to voices across diverse perspectives. My leadership is grounded in a belief that stewardship matters — especially when it comes to our schools, our children, and our shared future.

My family’s experience in public schools — supporting children with different learning needs and walking through moments of both growth and grief — shaped how I view public education.

Every student brings a unique story into the classroom. Teachers are entrusted with many of those stories every day. Responsible, intentional leadership should support every student, every educator while being accountable to every voter and taxpayer.

Hi, I'm Michele Gooch and I'm running for Mansfield ISD school board.

Hi, I'm Michele Gooch and I'm running for Mansfield ISD school board.

I was raised believing leadership is an act of service and that every person matters. That belief has guided my life as a parent, a business owner, a grandparent, and a community leader.

I bring years of experience leading organizations, making thoughtful decisions under pressure, and listening to voices across diverse perspectives. My leadership is grounded in a belief that stewardship matters — especially when it comes to our schools, our children, and our shared future.

My family’s experience in public schools — supporting children with different learning needs and walking through moments of both growth and grief — shaped how I view public education.

Every student brings a unique story into the classroom. Teachers are entrusted with many of those stories every day. Responsible, intentional leadership should support every student, every educator while being accountable to every voter and taxpayer.

"Public schools shape not only students, but the future of our community. I am stepping forward because I believe thoughtful, grounded leadership matters now more than ever."

Supporting Teachers

"I do not believe leadership requires having all the answers but it does require responsibility and a deep respect for the people most impacted by decisions."

"I do not believe leadership requires having all the answers but it does require responsibility and a deep respect for the people most impacted by decisions."

Honoring Diverse Learners

Supporting Teachers

Student-Centered Decisions

"Teachers are entrusted with twenty plus unique students at a time, each with their own strengths, challenges, and needs. Honoring differences is a necessity."

Honoring Diverse Learners

"Teachers are entrusted with twenty plus unique students at a time, each with their own strengths, challenges, and needs. Honoring differences is a necessity."

Student-Centered Decisions

"Public schools shape not only students, but the future of our community. I am stepping forward because I believe thoughtful, grounded leadership matters now more than ever."

E A R L Y V O T I N G

Monday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 28

E A R L Y V O T I N G

E L E C T I O N D A Y Saturday, May 2, 2026

Monday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 28

E L E C T I O N D A Y Saturday, May 2, 2026