Get to Know Your Board Members
Name : Lance Botkin
What is your connection to Pearland ISD outside of being a board member ?
I am a former Pearland High School teacher and coach . I also have three children attending Pearland ISD schools and another who recently graduated from Pearland HS .
Name : Mike Floyd
What is your connection to Pearland ISD outside of being a board member ?
I graduated from Dawson High School in 2017 . I am a proud , 13-year product of Pearland ISD . I ’ ve lived in Pearland for my whole life .
Why did you want to serve on the Pearland ISD school board ?
I want to help build a community where families are proud to live and raise their children , and in turn , where their children want to stay and raise children of their own .
In your opinion , what makes a school board effective ?
Working as a team makes a school board effective because everyone plays their part to help the district with a proactive vision . Another part that makes an effective board is trustees furthering their professional development by becoming a TASB Master Trustee . I am proud to have received this designation in 2017 .
Why did you want to serve on the Pearland ISD school board ?
I ran because I wanted to give a voice for my community and give back to the district . I try my best to use my experience as a recent student to bridge the gap between the classroom and administration .
In your opinion , what makes a school board effective ?
I think teamwork , information and passion all make our school board efficient and effective . When we ’ re working as a team and have great data and information from the administration , we can do the best for the district . Sometimes we disagree on the issues , but we always strive to do the best for the students .
What about Pearland ISD are you most proud of ?
It is rewarding that as a district we are constantly trying to be better and never settle for the status quo . “ If you are not getting better , you are getting worse .”
In your life , who or what inspires you ?
My mother and father inspire me , as well as the desire to serve the community . I ’ m always working hard to better the life of my family and our community .
What about Pearland ISD are you most proud of ?
I am proud of what our students are able to accomplish ! Our students continue to prove how innovative , resourceful and smart they are – and with each year the bar only gets set higher .
In your life , who or what inspires you ?
I find the persistence , dedication and intelligence of our students and staff inspiring ! The best part of this job is being able to see our district prepare the next generation of leaders , perform beyond belief , and produce for the future !
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