Jean Wade Mayer

PFISD Trustee, Special Needs + Equity in Education Advocate.

[Gina Hinojosa @GinaHinojosaTX]

Today, we launched Team Texas Public Schools.

Texas Public Schools are in crisis, so we’re building a movement for Texans who love their public schools and are ready to fight for them. We’ve assembled a toolbox so you can be part of growing this movement.

Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a student, a school administrator, or just a proud product of Texas public schools, we want to hear from you, and we want to work with you. This is NOT a fundraising effort. It’s bigger. It’s our last best chance to save Texas Public Schools.

Sign up by texting SCHOOLS to 80191.

[Antonio Esparza @AntonioAEsparza]

Rep. @JamesTalarico statement on the school finance deal, which provides a $0 increase to the Basic Allotment:

"The schoolhouse is burning to the ground — and instead of grabbing the fire hose, Texas Republicans are throwing a cup of water on the flames."

#txlege

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

When we pit student groups against each other, we all lose.

SPED funding isn’t about subtraction—it’s about justice. Equity multiplies impact, every child deserves to be seen, supported, & funded.

#TxEd #FundAllKids #SPEDFunding #TxLege #SupportOurTeachers #EquityInEducation

[Bobby Ott @OttTempleISD]

If you have a child in public schools that is not in special education, if you are a first or second year teacher, or an employee that is not a teacher - HB2 CSB has ignored your existence for funding. Only experienced teachers & sped students win. ESAs passed, we can do better.

[Kimberly Reeves @edwonkkimmy]

Oh, snap. Bucey: We're going to give you money for vouchers if you're poor, but we learned last week we're not when it comes to expanding health care. Vouchers, good. Medicaid expansion, bad. #txlege #txed

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

@BucyForTexas — thank you for your poise, sensibility, and wisdom in standing up for Texas public schools. Striking this amendment was not just common sense, it was necessary. We’re grateful for your leadership on the floor. #txlege #PublicEd

[Rep. John Bucy III @BucyForTexas]

I just filed an amendment to block wealthy families from using the voucher scam as a private school tuition discount — Republicans voted it down.

No one making $160,000+ needs help covering private school tuition.

This is common sense. It should've been an easy yes.

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

My podcast made it in the top ten! Very Cool! #MomsTalkAutism

[Million Podcasts @MillionPodcasts]

🎧 Top 80 Special Needs Parenting Podcasts of 2025! 🎧

🔗 Full list here: https://t.co/Y14mCDW3wg

A must-have list for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating the world of special needs parenting 💙🧠

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📢 Big shoutout to these top voices supporting special needs families! 👇
@hijamesguttman @bvolltrauer @hollybmoses @wearebravemoms @jesspatay @susannapeace @drzoeshaw @podcasterde @moniqueduell @annettehines15 @marcia_nb @autismwish @liadmccabe @korzashannon @trusteemayer @understoodorg @waterprairie @AutismABAHelp @drmarybarbera @autismflorida @rachelbozek @catwhitcher @parentadhd_asd @21centurydads @realdavidhirsch @notyourmamasau1 @gurianinstitute @michaelgurian1 @ColleenKessler

🎙 For caregivers and advocates in the special needs space—this list is your lifeline to insight and support! 💬💞

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

Congratulations Ms. Reis #ProudTrustee

[HHS MCJROTC @HHSMCJROTC]

Excited to announce Cadet Deborah Reis has been selected to receive a four year NROTC scholarship! @HawkNationHHS @pfisd @IronHawkPwrLft

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

Students with disabilities make up ~14% of enrollment but over 25% of removals. The system says safety comes first—yet SPED remains underfunded + underserved. If we truly prioritized it, we’d prevent so many of the issues we claim to be reacting to.

#txlege #txed #sped #DRTX

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

In one breath: “We prioritize safety first—even if it means removing a child.” In the next: “Special Ed has been deplorable & underserved.” When will we realize that if we prioritized SPED, many of these issues would be prevented in the first place?

#txlege #txed #sped #DRTX

[Leander ISD @LeanderISD]

"We are so fortunate to have parent voice in special education." - @AnnaForLISD
During the #LISDBoard meeting, Board VP Smith explained how meeting with legislative staffers has helped tell the story of how SPED funding impacts student outcomes.

[CoachAmy @CoachAmy22]

Day 1 of Special Olympics bowling competition. Let’s GO FALCONS! @PfISDAthletics @trusteemayer

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

@MarlinISDTX @DrHenson2 So incredibly proud and happy for you @DrHenson2

[Wade Stanford @wadestanford]

Great leaders focus on growing and developing. They are willing to unlearn ideas so they can move forward. Be great today!
#leadership #SmallDistrictDoingBigDistrictThings #suptchat #EduGladiators #leadlap #CelebratED #JoyfulLeaders #WarmDemanders #CrazyPLN #edchat #satchat

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

It is a W A Y of life 💪🏼👊🏼

#proudtrustee #unifiedchampions
#sotx #pflugervillefalcons @pfisd

[CoachAmy @CoachAmy22]

What an incredible day. It’s not a program, it’s away of Life!

[Gina Hinojosa @GinaHinojosaTX]

The '22-23 numbers are out. Special Education is still the most underfunded program in the whole #txed school finance system.

@GregAbbott_TX is hoarding our $$$ in a corrupt voucher scam to pay back billionaire donors while our kids go without the education they deserve. #txlege

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

@aratisingh @TCDP @GinaForAustin @TexasAFT @mrworthington including you.…all my friends. The very smart and well versed in this topic.

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

YOU, your team, staff and our students made it possible!!!!

#proudtrustee #unifiedpartners #sotx #sonorthamerica

[CoachAmy @CoachAmy22]

It was a great day! Thank you to everyone that made it possible.

[Gina Hinojosa @GinaHinojosaTX]

The real crisis in Texas is a crisis of corruption.

[Bobby Ott @OttTempleISD]

Those are Rs protesting against the attempt to dissolve pub-Ed & use vouchers to back into segregation. Rs all over TX are tired of a few billionaires trying to control TX. Integrity shouldn’t be for sale. There are fiscal conservatives that support pub-Ed. Look at our history.

[Jean Wade Mayer @trusteemayer]

@DrHenson2 @MarlinISDTX Commendable, very much to you. Congratulations!