Originally from Michigan, she moved to San Antonio in 1981, according to a recorded interview with Talk Law Radio.

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What would you like NEISD residents to know about you?
I’m not a career politician. I’m a small business owner, contractor, and REALTOR® who has spent years helping families build and invest in their futures. I’ve been part of this community for decades and believe leadership starts with showing up, asking questions, and doing the work.

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Cherri is currently a realtor and small business owner. 

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If elected, what would be your top three priorities?
1. Keep classrooms focused on learning. Students come to school to gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future. 2. Fiscal responsibility and transparency. With a major bond program approved and a budget deficit emerging, responsible oversight and clear communication with taxpayers are essential.

Prioritizes classrooms that focus on building students’ knowledge and skills for the future.

- Prioritizes classrooms that focus on building students’ knowledge and skills for the future.

School Curriculum

If elected, what would be your top three priorities?
1. Keep classrooms focused on learning. Students come to school to gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future. 2. Fiscal responsibility and transparency. With a major bond program approved and a budget deficit emerging, responsible oversight and clear communication with taxpayers are essential. 3. Stronger communication with families…

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, transparent oversight, and communication with taxpayers as the district faces a bond program and an emerging budget deficit.

- Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, transparent oversight, and communication with taxpayers as the district faces a bond program and an emerging budget deficit.

School Facilities & Resources

Ettinger also filed for the open seat, but did not respond to requests for comment. On her campaign website, Ettinger said she wants NEISD schools to be places where children can think, grow and feel safe and not worry about violence, bullying or 'confusing ideological agendas.'

Wants schools to be places where students feel safe and do not have to worry about violence, bullying, or “confusing ideological agendas.”

- Wants schools to be places where students feel safe and do not have to worry about violence, bullying, or “confusing ideological agendas.”

Student Wellbeing

As of September 24, 2026, Cheri Ettinger did not have a website or any information online.

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What are the primary strengths of NEISD, and how would you build on them?
NEISD’s greatest strength is its people; dedicated teachers, staff, and families who care about education and student success. The district also offers strong academic programs and career pathways. I support expanding opportunities that prepare students for life after graduation,including college, skilled trades, certifications, and dual-credit programs. Partnerships with local businesses…

Supports expanding opportunities for college, skilled trades, certifications, and college credit earned in high school to prepare students for life after graduation.

- Supports expanding opportunities for college, skilled trades, certifications, and college credit earned in high school to prepare students for life after graduation.

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Cheri Ettinger

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

Cheri Ettinger is originally from Michigan and moved to San Antonio in 1981.

Cheryl Ettinger
REALTOR®, contractor, small business owner, longtime San Antonio community volunteer.
Website: https://cheriettinger.wixsite.com/cheriforneisd7

Why are you running for office? I’m running because I care deeply about this community and the future of our students. As a contractor and REALTOR®, I work with families every day who are building their lives here.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for the North East ISD board of trustees, District 7

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NEISD District 3 trustee Diane Sciba Villarreal was defeated by Mike Wulczyn, a U.S. Navy veteran and IT and risk management professional.

Marsha Landry, the incumbent for NEISD District 7, did not run for re-election. Caprice Garcia, a volunteer and former government employee was elected to the seat, defeating realtor Cheri Ettinger.

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Cheri previously ran for the North East Independent School District Board of Trustees District 7 seat in 2026 but did not win.

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Prioritizes keeping classrooms focused on learning and building students' knowledge and skills for the future.

Prioritizes responsible oversight and clear communication with taxpayers amid a major bond program and emerging budget deficit.

Wants schools where children can think, grow, and feel safe without worrying about violence, bullying, or “confusing ideological agendas.”

Plans to gather input from teachers, families, students, and administrators before making district decisions.

Supports expanding college, skilled-trades, certification, and dual-credit opportunities that prepare students for life after graduation.

Cheri Ettinger has been part of the community for decades.

Cheri Ettinger is a small business owner, contractor, and REALTOR®.

If elected, what would be your top three priorities?
1. Keep classrooms focused on learning. Students come to school to gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future.

Prioritizes classroom instruction focused on building students’ knowledge and skills for the future.

- Prioritizes classroom instruction focused on building students’ knowledge and skills for the future.

If elected, how will you balance student and parent input with district and state policy?
Listening comes first. Parents and students experience school decisions daily, and their voices deserve to be heard. At the same time, school boards must operate within state law and district policy. My approach is to gather input from parents, teachers, students, and administrators, review the facts carefully, and make balanced decisions…

Prioritizes fiscally responsible, transparent oversight of the bond program and budget deficit, with clear communication to taxpayers.

Plans to gather input from parents, teachers, students, and administrators before making balanced decisions in accordance with state law and district policy.

- Plans to gather input from parents, teachers, students, and administrators before making balanced decisions in accordance with state law and district policy.

Supports expanding college, skilled-trades, certification, and dual-credit opportunities to prepare students for life after graduation.

- Supports expanding college, skilled-trades, certification, and dual-credit opportunities to prepare students for life after graduation.

What would you like NEISD residents to know about you? I’m not a career politician. I’m a small business owner, contractor, and REALTOR® who has spent years helping families build and invest in their futures. I’ve been part of this community for decades and believe leadership starts with showing up, asking questions, and doing the work.

Cheryl Ettinger REALTOR®, contractor, small business owner, longtime San Antonio community volunteer. Website: https://cheriettinger.wixsite.com/cheriforneisd7

Cheri Ettinger is a REALTOR®, contractor, and small business owner.

Cheryl Ann Ettinger is running for a position on the Northeast Independent School District Board of Trustees in the 2026 election. She has a background in education and community service, and she aims to bring her experience to the board to help improve the district's schools.

Cheryl Ann Ettinger 2026 candidate for Northeast ISD Board of Trustees

Marsha Landry, the incumbent for NEISD District 7, did not run for re-election. Caprice Garcia, a volunteer and former government employee was elected to the seat, defeating realtor Cheri Ettinger.

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Cheri previously ran for a position on the North East Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2026 but did not win.

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If elected, what would be your top three priorities? 1. Keep classrooms focused on learning. Students come to school to gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future.

Prioritizes keeping classrooms focused on learning and preparing students with knowledge and skills for the future.

- Prioritizes keeping classrooms focused on learning and preparing students with knowledge and skills for the future.

If elected, what would be your top three priorities? 1. Keep classrooms focused on learning. Students come to school to gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future. 2. Fiscal responsibility and transparency. With a major bond program approved and a budget deficit emerging, responsible oversight and clear communication with taxpayers are essential.

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, transparent communication with taxpayers, and oversight as the district manages a bond program and emerging budget deficit.

- Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, transparent communication with taxpayers, and oversight as the district manages a bond program and emerging budget deficit.

If elected, how will you balance student and parent input with district and state policy? Listening comes first. Parents and students experience school decisions daily, and their voices deserve to be heard. At the same time, school boards must operate within state law and district policy. My approach is to gather input from parents, teachers, students, and administrators, review the facts carefully, and make balanced decisions…

Plans to gather input from teachers, parents, students, and administrators before making school-board decisions.

- Plans to gather input from teachers, parents, students, and administrators before making school-board decisions.

What are the primary strengths of NEISD, and how would you build on them? NEISD’s greatest strength is its people; dedicated teachers, staff, and families who care about education and student success. The district also offers strong academic programs and career pathways. I support expanding opportunities that prepare students for life after graduation,including college, skilled trades, certifications, and dual-credit programs.

- Supports expanding college, skilled-trades, certification, and dual-credit opportunities that prepare students for life after graduation.

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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. 