Pearland ISD Progress Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 20

Get to Know Your Board Members
Name: Pam Boegler Name: Sean Murphy
What is your connection to Pearland ISD outside of being a
board member? What is your connection to Pearland ISD outside of being a
board member?
I’m a lifelong member of the Pearland community. My
husband, son and I are all Pearland HS graduates. Once
my final term is over I plan to stay active in the district and
community. My wife and I have a son in the district. I am a graduate
of Pearland HS myself. I work in Pearland and serve as the
President of the Pearland Neighborhood Center Board,
Treasurer of the Northern Brazoria Education Alliance and
Pearland Lions Club.
Why did you want to serve on the Pearland ISD school board?
Honestly, it wasn’t something that I woke up one day saying
I want to serve on the school board. Because I was already
actively volunteering in the community, I decided to run.
Our district plays a huge role in the success of our students/
community and I wanted to be a part of the process.
In your opinion, what makes a school board effective?
Why did you want to serve on the Pearland ISD school board?
Investing in our children now means a vibrant future for
Pearland. I want to be able to provide every child with the
education they deserve.
In your opinion, what makes a school board effective?
Teamwork. I believe what makes a school board effective
is building a great working relationship with fellow board
members. While we won’t always agree, we must be able
to agree to disagree in a respectful way. Being able to work
toward a common goal for the good of the students and
district is a top priority. The school board must have a vision, create structures
to support that vision and be accountable. We must also
advocate for our students at every opportunity. Good
schools are about much more than covering the curriculum,
managing classrooms and preparing students for life after
high school.  Good schools and districts help students feel
accepted and safe. 
What about Pearland ISD are you most proud of? What about Pearland ISD are you most proud of?
The district’s desire to always get better. Instead of being
satisfied, district staff are always taking steps to better
the educational experience. Administration, teachers and
support staff understand their job is to give our children
everything they have, and over my years on the board they
have done just that. We are one of the most diverse districts in Texas, and we have
programs to support our students such as RISE Mentoring,
which help them succeed beyond the classroom.
In your life, who or what inspires you?
My family. They inspire me to always strive to do more and
be a better person.
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In your life, who or what inspires you?
As I spend my time in this community I am most inspired
by the volunteers. These are the people who give thankless
hours of their time to support a cause, which could ultimately
change the life of another individual.