The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously at a special-called meeting Monday morning to appoint Christina Skeen to the vacant District 5 seat, the district said in a Nov. 9 news release.
Skeen starts immediately and will serve the rest of the term, which expires in May 2028. She was one of three candidates who applied after John Weddige resigned Sept. 30 to focus on his family, Board President Nancy Sharp said in the release. Sharp said Weddige brought valuable insight during more than two years representing District 5.
Who she is
Skeen has more than two decades of education experience, most of it at Lubbock ISD, according to the release. She taught third grade at Wheelock Elementary, then second through fifth grade at Wheatley Elementary, where she experienced the school’s 2013 closure. She later helped open Ervin Elementary and taught fifth-grade science and social studies there.
She went on to serve as an elementary science instructional specialist for the district, then as a learning designer and STEM specialist for AVID Center, a San Diego-based organization that helps prepare students for college and career readiness. She now works as an instructional designer and curriculum consultant. She is also a parent of two current Lubbock ISD students.
“My career has allowed me to understand public education from the classroom, campus, district and national levels,” Skeen said in the release. “I believe every student deserves strong educational opportunities, regardless of the campus they attend or the circumstances they bring to school. As both an educator and the parent of students who receive support through Section 504, I understand the importance of providing students with the resources and accommodations they need to succeed.”
Why the board chose her
Sharp said Skeen rose to the top of the applicant list because of the varied perspectives she brings.
“She spent many years as an educator in Lubbock ISD Title I schools, is a parent of two current students and has been an education consultant on the national stage, giving her a unique perspective in the broader field of public education,” Sharp said in the release. “Christina is committed to supporting strong educational experiences for all students, and my board colleagues and I look forward to serving alongside her.”
Superintendent Dr. Kathy Rollo also welcomed the appointment.
“Trustee Skeen is an excellent choice for our Board of Trustees,” Rollo said in the release. “She brings a wealth of professional experience as an educator and insightful personal experience as a parent and engaged community member.”
What the job covers
Lubbock ISD’s board is the district’s official policy-making body, the release said. Seven trustees serve staggered four-year terms — five elected from single-member geographic districts and two elected at large. The board sets the operating budget and all district policy.
Skeen said she understands challenges facing the board and district, including declining enrollment and campus shifts, evolving student needs, and broader pressures on public education.
“Meeting those challenges requires transparent decision-making and sustained community trust; I will work to help Lubbock ISD navigate change with equity, accountability, and the long-term interests of the entire district in view,” she said in the release.
Sources
- Lubbock ISD news release, Nov. 9, 2026, “Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees names Christina Skeen to fill District 5 vacancy,” forwarded to Hub City UnCovered by Amanda Castro-Crist, Executive Director of Communications & Community Relations.