I am a 30+ year Public Servant with executive management experience in local government and in education, specializing in Youth Development and Community Revitalization. I've had extensive training and experience in public budgeting, program development and management, organizational development, early childhood education, adult education, and board governance. I have been an effective steward of our county's tax dollars and always look for ways to improve service efficiency and effectiveness.

One third of Harris County's 4.5 million residents are functionally illiterate. By addressing the educational needs of this segment of our community, our local economy can benefit greatly and the quality of life of our families will also improve. Harris County families also struggle to access affordable quality childcare/early education. We need to invest more in early childhood education so that we have a solid foundation for our future in Harris County. I will continue to advocate for both

I will continue to be a vocal leader in advocating for more resources for Early Childhood Education, Adult Education and Special Education. By finding efficiencies and budgeting judiciously, we will be able to invest in these important programs to benefit our community. Adequately funding these (3) three initiatives is a wise investment in the future success of Harris County.

Danielle Paulus is highly qualified for the Harris County Department of Education (Position 3 At Large) with an MBA and MHA from Texas Woman's University and a BS in Marketing from UH. She has directed client services at Dick Law Firm, founded Hope for Health Houston, and led healthcare initiatives. Known for strategic planning, community engagement, and health equity advocacy, she also serves as an advisory board member and dedicated volunteer.

The most pressing educational issues in Harris County include equitable access to quality education, teacher retention, student mental health, closing the achievement gap, and modernizing technology. Danielle plans to address these by increasing funding for under-resourced schools, supporting teachers, integrating mental health services, implementing targeted interventions, and investing in technology and infrastructure.

Danielle will allocate resources to ensure the success of early, adult, and special education services by prioritizing equitable funding distribution, enhancing teacher training, and expanding support services. She plans to invest in early childhood programs, provide targeted resources for adult education, and ensure tailored support and accessibility for special education, ensuring comprehensive educational success across all levels.