Evelyn Brooks has over 26 years of extensive experience educating and inspiring young people to strive for excellence, to think independently, and to develop self-discipline. She has been an elementary classroom teacher, substitute teacher, homeschool educator, facilitator, and founder of a small private school.
Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bowie State University and has taught in Prince George’s County, Denver Public Schools, and Fairfax County Public Schools. Most recently, she served as a Facilitator for West Dallas Junior High School with Foundation for CHOICE in partnership with Toyota’s Driving Possibilities.
Evelyn Brooks serves as the State Board of Education Representative for District 14 and as Vice Chair on the Committee on Instruction. Since beginning her term on January 1, 2023, Evelyn has been a strong, clear communicator on the Board, championing teacher support and clear academic standards and ensuring equal and open competition for all curriculum publishing companies and vendors at the Texas Education Agency. Evelyn maintains active engagement across the 18 counties she represents – building relationships with parents, administrators, and local leaders.
Evelyn believes in proven, traditional methods of instruction where certified teachers are empowered to set expectations, maintain order, and create environments where students can flourish academically.
Evelyn and her husband Brian have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of two daughters. For more than a decade, their family has provided educational opportunities and college tuition to students in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as part of Evelyn’s lifelong commitment to helping all children succeed.
Evelyn is running for governor because Texans deserve accountable leadership – leaders who invest tax dollars wisely, protect our freedoms, and put people before special interests or government bureaucracy. She believes Texas families need real solutions to combat rising costs, shifting job markets, and the challenges facing Texans.
