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In this episode, Shelly Flockhart shares her powerful journey from small business owner to passionate advocate for parental rights and education reform. As vice chair of Dallas County Moms for Liberty and a mother of four, Shelly has been on the front lines—raising concerns about curriculum, leading prayer vigils at the Capitol, and standing strong for faith and freedom when others stayed silent.
Shelly emphasizes that her advocacy is about supporting teachers, not opposing them. She currently serves on her school district’s teacher recruitment and retention team, working to ensure schools attract and keep quality educators so every child can thrive.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shelly Flockhart
01:06 Shelly's Journey: From Cosmetology to Advocacy
05:39 The Role of Faith and Community in Advocacy
10:24 Concerns About Education: Critical Race Theory and Curriculum
16:51 Parental Rights and School Choice
22:18 Curriculum Controversies: Books and Materials in Schools
29:09 The Importance of Parental Involvement
35:01 Navigating the Education System: Questions and Challenges
41:29 Finding Strength in Advocacy
46:49 The Future of Education: A Call to Action
📌 Resources mentioned in this episode:
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (Opt-Out Forms): https://will-law.org/optout/
School Boards for Academic Excellence (Curriculum Review): https://sbaenetwork.org
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