Place 1: Elected May 2019, term expires 2026

With a record of service to various organizations that began nearly 15 years ago, Dr. Seth Brown maintains a connection to the community he cares for as a pharmacist outside the walls of his formal workplace.  Yet, long before his service to the community began, Dr. Brown developed a passion for education.  “Being a child of a school teacher/administrator, I know the impact that good school systems have on their communities,” said Dr. Brown. 

A busy doctor and family man, when asked why he decided to run for the Board, Dr. Brown answered, “As an employer in this town [with] 3 children who will grow up in these schools, …I want to see that our students of the future have the best education and opportunities available to them to meet the demands of a changing world.”

Although originally from Frankston, Texas, Dr. Brown calls Corsicana home. “When I moved to Corsicana in 2004, this town welcomed me with open arms.  I have grown to love Corsicana…I have seen many examples of how CISD is helping our future grow, and I am proud to be a part of this organization.”

The University of Houston graduate is married to Kelly Batchelor Brown and has three children: Cade, Ryan and Brooke.

Place 3: Board member 2009-present, Term expires 2024

Having served for 14 years on the CISD Board, Ms. Barbara Kelley says, “I love the fact, that we have committed administrators, teachers and staff who want to see our students succeed.” She currently serves as the board secretary.

Ms. Kelley’s roots run deep in Tiger Nation.  A 1984 CHS graduate, she has served the Corsicana Education Foundation and the Navarro County NAACP.  Currently the Police Lead Telecommunicator for DART, Ms. Kelley having lived in, gone to school and worked in Corsicana, “wanted to take the next step as a community leader, to become more involved within our school district” by running for the school board.

A Texas A&M Commerce alum, Ms. Kelley and her husband Mr. Charles Kelley share 6 children (Kendall, Dewayne, Kayla, Klinton, Kishawn and Kim).

Place 4: Board member from 2018-Present, term expires 2024

Although new to the CISD Board, Ms. Cathy Branch is not new to service.  A native of Tomball, during her short twelve years in Corsicana, Mrs. Branch has served on the YMCA and Corsicana Education Foundation Boards, and has volunteered with Northside Baptist Church and as a community Bible study teacher. 

So don’t call her a transplant, “I call this town home.  Home for my family.  So I have a lot of passion for CISD.”

Ms. Branch says that, “Corsicana ISD is a huge part of the community.  I want Corsicana to thrive,” and decided to run for the school board “to be involved with the school to the fullest for each student and each teacher.”

She and husband Matthew have three children Lindsay, Madeline and Corbin.

Ms. Branch graduated from Southwest Texas State University earning a CIS Degree.  

Place 5: Elected May 2019, term expires 2025

Mrs. Jamie Roman was elected as a School Board trustee in May 2019. A Nacogdoches native, Ms. Roman moved to Corsicana in 2005 and hit the ground serving … on PTO Boards at Bowie and Sam Houston Elementary schools, Collins Intermediate, and Corsicana Middle School, as a mentor for the DEFY non-profit organization, President of the Corsicana Cheer Booster Club, and as President of the Corsicana Athletic Booster Club. She also server on the Navarro County United Way board.

Ms. Roman’s many years of volunteer work in the schools represents her belief and commitment to “public education as the best choice to educate and develop our students to be future leaders, citizens and members of the work force.”  She goes on to explain that, “The children we educate today, will be the teachers, nurses, doctors and law makers of tomorrow.” 

This passion for education spurred Ms. Roman’s run for the school board, according to her, “to ensure that students, teachers and staff of CISD get the tools they need to be successful so that our community, state and country can continue to prosper … and to help our district achieve its goals.” 

A BBA graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, Ms. Roman has spent her professional career working in Human Resources and Recruiting. She has been employed by Waste Management since 2011 and currently holds the position of Senior Talent Acquisitions Manager.

Ms. Roman is married to Michael Roman, a native of Corsicana, and has two children: Allika and Corbet.  

Place 2: Elected November 2021, term expires 2026

Corsicana ISD welcomes Kamar Chambers to the Board of Trustees! Chambers has been a servant leader and dedicated member of the Corsicana community.

Place 7: Elected May 2022, expires 2025

A native of Corsicana, in personal and family-owned businesses.  Involved in several organizations over the years.  I want to give back to the community that has done so much for me and my family. 

Farmer and his wife Diana have four children:  Chris, Leah, Tony and Brittany that attended Corsicana ISD.  Now they have grandchildren that are attending Corsicana High School.

Tiger pride runs deep within my family.

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