My commitment to New Caney ISD didn't end with the last election, and neither did my desire to serve. I grew up in this community, graduated from New Caney High School, and have watched our district grow and change over the years.

Kristina Haggard for New Caney ISD Board of Trustees, Position 2

What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?
I have over thirteen years of experience working at an international organization, where I have collaborated with diverse individuals, assessed situations and developed effective solutions. Additionally, as a parent of four children with different learning styles, I recognize the importance of students' individual educational needs.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for New Caney ISD Position 7

Kristina Haggard grew up in the community and graduated from New Caney High School. She is a parent of four children.

Meet the candidates for New Caney ISD trustee position 2 - Porter

Kristina Haggard grew up in New Caney and graduated from New Caney High School. She is a parent of four children.

Kristina Haggard has experience working at an international organization.

Kristina Haggard previously ran for New Caney Independent School District Trustee, Position 7, in 2022 but did not win.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

As of September 25, 2026, Kristina Haggard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Curriculum

How do you plan to balance responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars while also prioritizing students’ education? We have a responsibility to meet our students' needs while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. I would work with the board to evaluate priorities, use our resources responsibly, and support what is needed to give our students a strong education.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for New Caney ISD trustee, Position 2

What do you see as the greatest challenge for New Caney ISD/Texas education in the next five years? As our district continues to grow, we must be prepared for what comes with that growth. We need to keep supporting our teachers, meeting our students' needs, planning for facilities and resources, and making sure the quality of education grows with us.

Plans to evaluate district priorities and use resources responsibly while meeting students’ educational needs.

Calls for planning for facilities and resources to keep educational quality aligned with district growth.

- Plans to evaluate district priorities and use resources responsibly while meeting students’ educational needs.
- Calls for planning for facilities and resources to keep educational quality aligned with district growth.

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Calls for continued support for teachers as the district grows.

- Calls for continued support for teachers as the district grows.

Teachers

How are you prepared to help the district navigate any potential challenges that arise in the future due to growing alternative education options in the region, such as charter schools, virtual schools, private schools and homeschooling?
I understand families’ choices and the growth of alternative education. Parents and guardians should feel heard and know their concerns matter. I will work to find solutions as issues arise, so families feel supported without needing to leave public education.

Plans to work on solutions so families feel supported and stay in public education amid growing alternative education options.

- Plans to work on solutions so families feel supported and stay in public education amid growing alternative education options.

Access to Education

Facebook

Instagram

Kristina Haggard

Kristina Haggard for New Caney ISD Position 2

Adaptable professional, NCISD graduate, parent of four, experienced in budgeting, problem-solving,and community involvement

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for New Caney ISD trustee Position 2

Kristina Haggard has more than 13 years of experience working for an international organization.

## New Caney ISD

Two trustee positions were up for election in New Caney ISD. Elizabeth Rhoden Harrell ran uncontested for Position 1.

With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Creg Mixon received 60% of the vote for Position 2 against Kristina Haggard.

School bonds, tax increases and other election results from Houston suburbs

Hagler and four other challengers—Kristina Haggard, Gretta Rogne, Stacey Kiki Shipley and Larry Buford—are running for the Position 7 seat in November’s election, as previously reported by Community Impact.

UPDATE: Hagler wins race for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7

With all polling locations reporting Election Day results, David Hagler kept his lead in the race for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7, according to unofficial results posted on the Montgomery and Harris counties election websites. Hagler received 1,568 votes while Kristina Haggard, Gretta Rogne, Stacey Kiki Shipley and Larry Buford have earned 1,087, 311, 789 and 478 votes, respectively, voting results show. All results are unofficial until canvassed at a later date.

Kristina previously ran for positions 2 and 7 on the New Caney Independent School District Board of Trustees but was not elected.

Plans to evaluate district priorities and use resources responsibly while meeting student needs and managing taxpayer dollars.

Calls for planning for school facilities and resources as the district grows.

- Plans to evaluate district priorities and use resources responsibly while meeting student needs and managing taxpayer dollars.
- Calls for planning for school facilities and resources as the district grows.

Plans to address families' concerns so they feel supported without needing to leave public education.

Why I'm Running
My commitment to New Caney ISD didn't end with the last election, and neither did my desire to serve. I grew up in this community, graduated from New Caney High School, and have watched our district grow and change over the years.

Kristina Haggard for New Caney ISD

Kristina Haggard grew up in the community served by New Caney ISD. She graduated from New Caney High School. She is a parent of four children.

Kristina Haggard has worked at an international organization.

With all polling locations reporting Election Day results, David Hagler kept his lead in the race for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7, according to unofficial results posted on the Montgomery elections website and Harris votes.com counties election websites.

Hagler received 1,568 votes while Kristina Haggard, Gretta Rogne, Stacey Kiki Shipley and Larry Buford have earned 1,087, 311, 789 and 478 votes, respectively, voting results show.

Kristina previously ran for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7 but did not win.

How do you plan to balance responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars while also prioritizing students’ education?
We have a responsibility to meet our students' needs while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. I would work with the board to evaluate priorities, use our resources responsibly, and support what is needed to give our students a strong education.

What will your attitude toward budgeting be pertaining to balancing the district’s needs with being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars?
Budgeting should balance the needs of our district and the responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. I will focus on funding that directly supports student learning and growth, while maintaining transparency and accountability in our district’s finances.

What do you see as the greatest challenge for New Caney ISD/Texas education in the next five years?
As our district continues to grow, we must be prepared for what comes with that growth. We need to keep supporting our teachers, meeting our students' needs, planning for facilities and resources, and making sure the quality of education grows with us.

Plans to prioritize funding for student learning while balancing the responsible use of taxpayer funds and maintaining financial transparency and accountability.

Calls for planning for facilities and resources as the district grows.

- Plans to prioritize funding for student learning while balancing the responsible use of taxpayer funds and maintaining financial transparency and accountability.
- Calls for planning for facilities and resources as the district grows.

Plans to address families’ concerns so they feel supported in public education amid expanding alternative education options.

Kristina Haggard grew up in the New Caney community. She graduated from New Caney High School. She is a parent of four children.

Plans to fund student learning while responsibly managing district resources and maintaining transparent, accountable finances.

Prioritizes planning for facilities and resources as the district grows.

- Plans to fund student learning while responsibly managing district resources and maintaining transparent, accountable finances.
- Prioritizes planning for facilities and resources as the district grows.

Five Areas of Focus:
-Student Achievement
-Safe Schools
-Teachers & Staff
-Responsible Stewardship
-Community Involvement

These priorities reflect the areas I believe deserve continued attention as the Board works collectively to support students, staff, families, and the long-term needs of our district.

Prioritizes school safety as an area for continued board attention.

- Prioritizes school safety as an area for continued board attention.

Prioritizes continued support for teachers as the district grows.

- Prioritizes continued support for teachers as the district grows.

Plans to find solutions that support families in public education as alternative education options grow.

What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?
I have over thirteen years of experience working at an international organization, where I have collaborated with diverse individuals, assessed situations and developed effective solutions. Additionally, as a parent of four children with different learning styles, I recognize the importance of students' individual educational needs.

This response was published September 26, 2025, in advance of the November 4 election.

Kristina Haggard grew up in the New Caney community and graduated from New Caney High School. She has four children.

Kristina has worked for an international organization.

Plans to direct funding toward student learning and growth while maintaining financial transparency and accountability.

Supports balancing student needs with responsible use of taxpayer dollars when setting district priorities.

Plans for facilities and resources to keep pace with the district's growth.

- Supports balancing student needs with responsible use of taxpayer dollars when setting district priorities.
- Plans for facilities and resources to keep pace with the district's growth.

Supports continued efforts to support teachers as the district grows.

- Supports continued efforts to support teachers as the district grows.

Wants families to feel supported in public education as alternative education options grow.

Kristina Haggard grew up in the community served by New Caney Independent School District. She graduated from New Caney High School. She has four children.

Posted Nov. 4 at 7:40 p.m.
David Hagler, a newcomer, is leading the race to claim the New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7 seat, early voting results posted on the Montgomery and Harris counties election websites show.
Hagler and four other challengers—Kristina Haggard, Gretta Rogne, Stacey Kiki Shipley and Larry Buford—are running for the Position 7 seat in November’s election, as previously reported by Community Impact. Incumbent Beth Prykryl opted not to run for reelection.

Kristina previously ran for the Position 7 seat on the New Caney ISD board of trustees.

Plans to prioritize student learning needs in district budgeting while responsibly stewarding taxpayer funds and maintaining financial transparency and accountability.

Calls for planning for facilities and resources to keep pace with district growth.

Plans to address family concerns so families feel supported in public education amid growing alternative education options.

Plans to broaden communication with parents, guardians, and the community as the district grows.

Kristina Haggard – Position 2

I have over thirteen years of experience working at an international organization, where I have collaborated with diverse individuals, assessed situations and developed effective solutions. Additionally, as a parent of four children with different learning styles, I recognize the importance of students' individual educational needs.

Kristina Haggard grew up in the community. She graduated from New Caney High School. She is a parent of four children.

Kristina Haggard has more than thirteen years of experience working at an international organization.

Calls for planning for facilities and resources to maintain educational quality as the district grows.

Plans to prioritize funding for student learning and growth while maintaining transparent, accountable district finances.

Plans to seek solutions for the growth of alternative education so families feel supported in public education.

Buket Urgen

Edward Krutsch

Chad Turner

Kevin D. Jensen II

Ryan Schurdell

- 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. 