Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate.  I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons.  My oldest graduated from MVHS in 2022 and my youngest is a freshman at the high school.

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Four residents of the Medina Valley Independent School District are vying for two at-large MVISD school board seats in the May 2 elections:

Andrew Carawan, a Castroville resident, has taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. His oldest child graduated from MVHS, and his youngest child is presently attending the high school.

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My name is Andrew Carawan, and I have 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I have taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year.  I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program.

Andrew Carawan has a master's degree in educational leadership. He lives in Castroville and has been married to his wife, Mica, for 25 years; they have two sons.

My name is Andrew Carawan, and I have 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I have taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year.

I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program. Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate.  I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons.

Andrew Carawan worked as a classroom teacher at Medina Valley High School, where he taught science, social studies, and special education. Before entering education, he served as a nuclear-trained machinist's mate in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine.

Andrew worked as a classroom teacher at Medina Valley High School, where he taught science, social studies, and special education. Before entering education, he served as a nuclear-trained machinist's mate in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine.

Fillinger works in information technology at USAA and Nash owns a construction business. Fillinger is the current board president.

Andrew Carawan, a former MVISD teacher and Toby Castillo Walters, an academic dean at Northside ISD, challenged Fillinger and Nash but lost.

Medina Valley has a large footprint covering nearly 300 square miles and enrolls about 10,500 students, but only a small fraction of eligible voters cast their ballots. As at-large seats, all Medina Valley voters were eligible to vote for both trustee seats. Less than 500 people did.

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Andrew challenged incumbents for one of two at-large seats on the Medina Valley Independent School District board of trustees but did not win.

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Academic Excellence

I am committed to expanding our curriculum and providing every student with the resources they need to thrive in a competitive global economy.


Andrew Carawan for MVISD School Board

Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to prepare for a competitive global economy.

- Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to prepare for a competitive global economy.

School Curriculum

5. Financial Resposibility- General Robert Barrow, USMC has a famous quote: "Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics."  This is true in school finance as well.  Resources should be allocated purposefully for the benefit of all students.  More money should be allocated to the point of contact, mainly the teachers and the classroom.

My Vision

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Fiscal Responsibility

I will ensure that every dollar spent in Medina Valley ISD is used efficiently and effectively to support our teachers and students.


Wants to allocate more school funding to teachers and classrooms.

Plans to ensure that district spending efficiently and effectively supports teachers and students.

- Wants to allocate more school funding to teachers and classrooms.
- Plans to ensure that district spending efficiently and effectively supports teachers and students.

School Facilities & Resources

As of September 24, 2026, Andrew Carawan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Student Wellbeing

Supporting Our Dedicated Educators

We recognize that the success of Medina Valley ISD hinges on the strength of our teaching staff. Our campaign is committed to providing the resources, professional development, and fiscal stability needed to ensure our educators can focus on what matters most: our students.


4. Teachers are the on the Frontlines- Teachers are the first point of contact between students and theirparents and the school district.  They should be valued and treated as professionals.

Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.

We believe teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.

- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.
- We believe teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.

Teachers

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

I will enhance our academic programs to ensure every student has access to world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities.


2. Career and Technical Education is just as important as College Prep in High School-  Some of the greatest job growth in this country are in areas not requiring college degrees.

Plans to enhance academic programs with world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities for every student.

We believe career and technical education is as important as college preparation in high school.

- Plans to enhance academic programs with world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities for every student.
- We believe career and technical education is as important as college preparation in high school.

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Andrew Carawan

- We believe career and technical education is as important as college preparation in high school.

I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program.

About | Andrew Carawan for MVISD School Board

Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate. I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons. My oldest graduated from MVHS in 2022 and my youngest is a freshman at the high school.

Andrew Carawan has a master's degree in educational leadership. He has been married to Mica for 25 years, and they have two sons.

I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program. Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate. I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons.

Andrew Carawan has worked as a classroom teacher at Medina Valley High School, teaching science, social studies, and special education. He previously served in the U.S. Navy for six years as a machinist's mate trained in nuclear operations.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

I will enhance our academic programs to ensure every student has access to world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities.

2. Career and Technical Education is just as important as College Prep in High School- Some of the greatest job growth in this country are in areas not requiring college degrees.

My Vision | Andrew Carawan for MVISD School Board

A retired teacher, Carawan, previously taught special education, science and social studies classes at Medina Valley High School for 16 years. He wants the district to take a stricter approach to discipline, address overcrowding and limit student distractions from devices during instruction. He also wants Medina Valley ISD to further invest in career and technical education courses. Those courses usually entail classes like welding, auto mechanics, culinary arts or agriculture.

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Wants to limit student distractions from devices during instruction.

Plans to enhance academic programs with personalized learning opportunities for every student.

Supports career and technical education as equally important as college preparation in high school.

- Plans to enhance academic programs with personalized learning opportunities for every student.
- Supports career and technical education as equally important as college preparation in high school.

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Fiscal Responsibility

I will ensure that every dollar spent in Medina Valley ISD is used efficiently and effectively to support our teachers and students.

Wants the district to address overcrowding.

Pledges to use district spending efficiently and effectively to support teachers and students.

- Pledges to use district spending efficiently and effectively to support teachers and students.

Wants the district to take a stricter approach to discipline.

Supporting Our Dedicated Educators

We recognize that the success of Medina Valley ISD hinges on the strength of our teaching staff. Our campaign is committed to providing the resources, professional development, and fiscal stability needed to ensure our educators can focus on what matters most: our students.

5. Financial Resposibility- General Robert Barrow, USMC has a famous quote: "Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics." This is true in school finance as well. Resources should be allocated purposefully for the benefit of all students. More money should be allocated to the point of contact, mainly the teachers and the classroom.

Commits to providing educators resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.

Advocates allocating more funding for teachers and classrooms.

- Commits to providing educators resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.
- Advocates allocating more funding for teachers and classrooms.

Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate. I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons.

About | Carawan4MVISD

I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

Four residents of the Medina Valley Independent School District are vying for two at-large MVISD school board seats in the May 2 elections:

Andrew Carawan, a Castroville resident, has taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School.

Andrew Carawan holds a master's degree in educational leadership. He has been married to Mica for 25 years, and they have two sons; he is a Castroville resident.

My name is Andrew Carawan, and I have 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I have taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School.

I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program. Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate.

Andrew Carawan has worked as a classroom teacher, teaching science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. Before entering education, he served as a nuclear-trained machinist mate in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine.

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Academic Excellence

I am committed to expanding our curriculum and providing every student with the resources they need to thrive in a competitive global economy.

Carawan4MVISD Campaign Homepage

My Vision | Carawan4MVISD

Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to compete in a global economy.

Said career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory coursework in high school.

- Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to compete in a global economy.
- Said career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory coursework in high school.

Plans to use district funds efficiently and direct more resources to teachers and classrooms.

- Plans to use district funds efficiently and direct more resources to teachers and classrooms.

3. Parental Involvement is Crucial- Getting parents and the community involved in our schools is paramount in ensuring student success.

Said that parent and community involvement in schools is essential to student success.

- Said that parent and community involvement in schools is essential to student success.

- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.

These are some of the things that I believe as a candidate:

1. All students matter- I will strive to do what is best for all students and not just my child. This includes supporting all student programs and not only what my child is involved in.

Supports all student programs, rather than only programs in which his child participates.

- Supports all student programs, rather than only programs in which his child participates.

My name is Andrew Carawan, and I have 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I have taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program.

Andrew Carawan holds a master's degree in educational leadership. He has been married to Mica for 25 years and has two sons. He lives in Castroville.

My name is Andrew Carawan, and I have 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I have taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program. Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate. I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons.

Andrew has worked as a classroom teacher at Medina Valley High School, teaching science, social studies, and special education. He previously served as a nuclear-trained machinist's mate in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine.

Andrew Carawan for MVISD

- Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to prepare for a competitive global economy.
- Said career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory coursework in high school.

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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

I will maintain strict transparency and accountability in our budgeting, ensuring that every dollar is spent wisely to support our teachers.

The exact same wording is ready to publish.

- The exact same wording is ready to publish.

Prioritizes parental and community involvement in schools to support student success.

- Prioritizes parental and community involvement in schools to support student success.

Said teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.

Supports allocating more funding to teachers and classrooms.

- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.
- Said teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.
- Supports allocating more funding to teachers and classrooms.

Supports all student programs rather than only programs involving his own child.

Academic Excellence: “I am committed to expanding our curriculum and providing every student with the resources they need to thrive in a competitive global economy.”

Andrew Carawan for Medina Valley ISD School Board

Academic Excellence: “I will enhance our academic programs to ensure every student has access to world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities.”

Plans to expand curriculum and academic programs, including personalized learning opportunities and resources for students.

- Plans to expand curriculum and academic programs, including personalized learning opportunities and resources for students.

Fiscal Responsibility: “I will ensure that every dollar spent in Medina Valley ISD is used efficiently and effectively to support our teachers and students.”

Fiscal Responsibility: “I will maintain strict transparency and accountability in our budgeting, ensuring that every dollar is spent wisely to support our teachers.”

The campaign vision page states: “Resources should be allocated purposefully for the benefit of all students. More money should be allocated to the point of contact, mainly the teachers and the classroom.”

My Vision | Andrew Carawan for Medina Valley ISD School Board

Plans to use district funds efficiently and maintain transparent and accountable budgeting to support teachers and students.

Calls for allocating more resources to teachers and classrooms.

- Plans to use district funds efficiently and maintain transparent and accountable budgeting to support teachers and students.
- Calls for allocating more resources to teachers and classrooms.

The campaign vision page states: “Teachers are the on the Frontlines- Teachers are the first point of contact between students and theirparents and the school district. They should be valued and treated as professionals.”

Supporting Our Dedicated Educators: “We recognize that the success of Medina Valley ISD hinges on the strength of our teaching staff. Our campaign is committed to providing the resources, professional development, and fiscal stability needed to ensure our educators can focus on what matters most: our students.”

Says teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.

Commits to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.

- Says teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.
- Commits to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.

The campaign vision page states: “Career and Technical Education is just as important as College Prep in High School- Some of the greatest job growth in this country are in areas not requiring college degrees.”

Parental Involvement: “I believe in a collaborative partnership between home and school, fostering a supportive community that values every parent's voice.”

The campaign vision page states: “Parental Involvement is Crucial- Getting parents and the community involved in our schools is paramount in ensuring student success.”

Supports career and technical education as equally important to college preparation in high school.

Advocates for parent and community involvement in schools and partnerships between families and schools.

- Supports career and technical education as equally important to college preparation in high school.
- Advocates for parent and community involvement in schools and partnerships between families and schools.

Four residents of the Medina Valley Independent School District are vying for two at-large MVISD school board seats in the May 2 elections:

Andrew Carawan†www.carawan4mvisd.com, a Castroville resident, has taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School.

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I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year.  I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have spent countless hours sponsoring student activities such as UIL Academics, serving on commitees within the district, and serving as the announcer for the Girls Soccer Program.

Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate.  I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons.

Andrew Carawan is a Castroville resident. He holds a master's degree in educational leadership. He has been married to his wife, Mica, for 25 years, and they have two sons.

Andrew Carawan has 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher and has taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. He previously served as a nuclear-trained machinist mate in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine.

Carawan4MVISD

Committed to expanding curriculum and providing students with resources to thrive in a competitive global economy.

Said career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory programs in high school.

- Committed to expanding curriculum and providing students with resources to thrive in a competitive global economy.
- Said career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory programs in high school.

Calls for allocating more school funding directly to teachers and classrooms.

- Calls for allocating more school funding directly to teachers and classrooms.

- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.
- Said teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.

I was the VFW teacher of the Year for the district and region in the 2023-24 school year. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons. My oldest graduated from MVHS in 2022 and my youngest is a freshman at the high school.

About | Andrew Carawan for Medina Valley ISD School Board

Andrew Carawan holds a master's degree in educational leadership. He has been married to Mica for 25 years, and they have two sons.

My name is Andrew Carawan and I am running for an At-large position on the MVISD School Board. As a former classroom teacher for 16 years, I look forward to representing you and serving our education community.

Andrew previously worked as a classroom teacher.

2. Career and Technical Education is just as important as College Prep in High School- Some of the greatest job growth in this country are in areas not requiring college degrees.

3. Parental Involvement is Crucial- Getting parents and the community involved in our schools is paramount in ensuring student success.

Plans to expand academic programs to provide students with world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities.

Believes career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory coursework in high school.

- Plans to expand academic programs to provide students with world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities.
- Believes career and technical education is as important as college-preparatory coursework in high school.

Pledges to use Medina Valley Independent School District funds efficiently and effectively to support teachers and students.

- Supports allocating more funding to teachers and classrooms.
- Pledges to use Medina Valley Independent School District funds efficiently and effectively to support teachers and students.

4. Teachers are the on the Frontlines- Teachers are the first point of contact between students and theirparents and the school district. They should be valued and treated as professionals.

5. Financial Resposibility- General Robert Barrow, USMC has a famous quote: "Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics." This is true in school finance as well.

- Said teachers should be valued and treated as professionals.
- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.

1. All students matter- I will strive to do what is best for all students and not just my child. This includes supporting all student programs and not only what my child is involved in.

2. Career and Technical Education is just as important as College Prep in High School- Some of the greatest job growth in this country are in areas not requiring college degrees.

Pledges to support all student programs, rather than only programs involving his child.

- Pledges to support all student programs, rather than only programs involving his child.

Before I entered education I served in the United States Navy for 6 years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine working as a nuclear trained machinist mate. I have been married for 25 years to my wife Mica and we have two sons. My oldest graduated from MVHS in 2022 and my youngest is a freshman at the high school. I am running for school board because I believe my classroom experience gives me a unique perspective that is missing from the current board, where few members have actual experience in education.

Andrew has worked as a classroom teacher, teaching science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. He previously served as a nuclear-trained machinist mate in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine.

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Academic Excellence

I am committed to expanding our curriculum and providing every student with the resources they need to thrive in a competitive global economy.

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Transparency & Trust

01
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

I will enhance our academic programs to ensure every student has access to world-class resources and personalized learning opportunities.

02
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Plans to expand curriculum and enhance academic programs with resources and personalized learning opportunities.

- Plans to expand curriculum and enhance academic programs with resources and personalized learning opportunities.

03
Fiscal Responsibility

I will ensure that every dollar spent in Medina Valley ISD is used efficiently and effectively to support our teachers and students.

Supporting Our Dedicated Educators

Proposes directing more funding to teachers and classrooms while using district spending efficiently for teachers and students.

- Proposes directing more funding to teachers and classrooms while using district spending efficiently for teachers and students.

4. Teachers are the on the Frontlines- Teachers are the first point of contact between students and theirparents and the school district. They should be valued and treated as professionals.

1. All students matter- I will strive to do what is best for all students and not just my child. This includes supporting all student programs and not only what my child is involved in.

Supports career and technical education alongside college-preparation programs in high school.

Plans to support student programs broadly, rather than only programs involving his own child.

Prioritizes parent and community involvement in schools to support student success.

- Supports career and technical education alongside college-preparation programs in high school.
- Plans to support student programs broadly, rather than only programs involving his own child.
- Prioritizes parent and community involvement in schools to support student success.

About | Andrew Carawan for Medina Valley Independent School Board

Andrew Carawan has been married to Mica for 25 years and has two sons.

Andrew Carawan for Medina Valley Independent School Board - At Large

Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing resources for students to thrive in a competitive global economy.

- Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing resources for students to thrive in a competitive global economy.

My Vision | Andrew Carawan for Medina Valley Independent School Board

- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability.
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Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to thrive in a competitive global economy.

- Committed to expanding the curriculum and providing students with resources to thrive in a competitive global economy.

Calls for directing more funding to teachers and classrooms while ensuring that district spending efficiently supports teachers and students.

- Calls for directing more funding to teachers and classrooms while ensuring that district spending efficiently supports teachers and students.

- Prioritizes parent and community involvement in schools to support student success.

Calls for teachers to be valued and treated as professionals.

Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability so they can focus on students.

- Calls for teachers to be valued and treated as professionals.
- Committed to providing educators with resources, professional development, and fiscal stability so they can focus on students.

Supports treating career and technical education as equally important as college-preparatory programs in high school.

- Supports treating career and technical education as equally important as college-preparatory programs in high school.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 