La'Toya Mayberry
Candidate for Midland ISD Board of Trustees, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Owner, Toya's Precious Jewels Academy (child care); pastor
Owner of Toya's Precious Jewels Academy and an early childhood educator for 17 years; co-pastor of Community Worship Center, a Midland Housing Authority commissioner and a member of the Texas Workforce Board.
Documented positions
Education
Supports early education to get students reading by third grade.
ReportMidland mom, business owner and pastor running for MISD District 5 seatNews coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 21, 2026 · firstalert7.com
“especially to have our children reading by the third grade, it starts with early education because that’s the foundation”
Supports retaining experienced teachers and improving their work conditions.
ReportBusiness owner and pastor files for Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seatNews coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 3, 2026 · firstalert7.com
“We have to find a way to retain the teachers we have and make their work environment better.”
Health & human services
Supported a state bill prioritizing childcare workers for scholarships.
She testified for Senate Bill 462 during the 2025 legislative session, KOSA reported.
ReportBusiness owner and pastor files for Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seatNews coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 3, 2026 · firstalert7.com
“Mayberry testified before Texas House and Senate committees in support of Senate Bill 462, which gives childcare workers priority for childcare scholarships”
Government & transparency
Supports clearer district communication with parents about spending.
ReportBusiness owner and pastor files for Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seatNews coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 3, 2026 · firstalert7.com
“Midland ISD should communicate more clearly with parents and taxpayers about district spending”
Pledges to seek input from parents, teachers and staff.
ReportBusiness owner and pastor files for Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seatNews coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 3, 2026 · firstalert7.com
“I want to hear your stories and be an advocate for our children, parents, and teachers.”
All sources (4)
- Generic Sample Ballot for Midland County Voters, Joint General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Midland County Elections Administrator · votemidlandtx.gov
- Generic Sample Ballot for Midland County Voters Living in the City of Odessa, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Midland County Elections Administrator · votemidlandtx.gov
- Midland mom, business owner and pastor running for MISD District 5 seat
News coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 21, 2026 · firstalert7.com
- Business owner and pastor files for Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seat
News coverage · KOSA (CBS7) · Aug 3, 2026 · firstalert7.com
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