Osceola County School Board
School board elections are nonpartisan. Eligible voters may vote in the school board races appearing on their ballot, regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.
This guide includes all candidates in contested races. All were invited to participate; candidates who did not submit responses by the deadline are marked “Did not respond.” Incumbents are marked with an (i), and candidates are listed alphabetically by last name within each race.
Find the full school board candidate questionnaire here.
Inclusion in this guide does not constitute an endorsement.
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District 1
Greg Filak
No Website Available
Did Not Respond
Jay Wheeler
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“2002-2018 Osceola County School Board District One-I did not seek re-election in 2018”
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1. Voucher Expansion: Do you support or oppose the continued expansion of public funding for private school vouchers and education savings accounts in Florida?
Answer: Oppose
“All students receiving public funds should all be held to the same accuontatbility standards. Math, reading, science tests, etc.”
2. Chaplain Program: Do you support or oppose a volunteer school chaplain program in your school district?
Answer: Support
“Schools are grossly understaffed/underfunded. If any resource is available to help students, I am in favor of it with accountability metrics. All programs need monitoring to evaluate effectiveness”
3. Library Materials Accessibility: Do you support or oppose a local school board policy that prioritizes keeping challenged library books accessible to students while a formal review is conducted, unless the material must be removed under state law?
Answer: Oppose
“It's laughable that both Catcher in Rye, and 1984 are both banned. This whole issue is a waste of time. Instead, parents should be volunteering in schools and coaching youth sports.”
4. Religious Displays in Public Schools: Do you support or oppose allowing school-sponsored religious displays, such as the Ten Commandments, Bible verses, crosses, or other devotional materials, in classrooms or school buildings beyond what state law requires or what is used in a neutral curriculum context?
Answer: Oppose
“Religion is a family issue, not a public education issue. We have to focus on getting students past algebra, and chemistry successfully.”
5. Comprehensive Reproductive Health Curriculum: Do you support or oppose comprehensive reproductive health curriculum that includes medically accurate information on disease prevention and contraception alongside required abstinence instruction?
Answer: Support
“Human reproductive biology is an important topic. Students need the medical/science facts to better understand this delicate issue.”
6. Expanding Release Time for Religious Instruction: Do you support or oppose local school board policies that expand or facilitate “release time” programs for off-campus religious instruction during the regular school day beyond what is required by state law?
Answer: Neutral
“Parents need to be discouraged from taking children away from school instruction. Ultimately, we have to respect parents and accept that they are doing what they think is best for their children.”
7. Restricting Staff-led Prayer and Religious Expression: Do you support or oppose local school board policies that restrict staff-led prayer or staff participation in prayer with students during regular school hours and school-sanctioned activities?
Answer: Oppose
“You ask two questions. I do not support staff praying in school sanctioned activities. They are adults at work. Students are neither adult's or at work”
8. Is there anything else you would like voters to know?
“I will bring IGEM to Osceola Schools. Increase VPK enrollment and capacity, expand CTE through corporate partnerships, strengthen relationships w/UCF, Rollins, FTU, etc. I was the swing vote for domestic partner benefits. My kids both went K-12 in Osceola Public Schools”
District 3
Natalie Guzman
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“Osceola schools student, parent, volunteer, and longtime supporter of local teachers.”
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1. Voucher Expansion: Do you support or oppose the continued expansion of public funding for private school vouchers and education savings accounts in Florida?
Answer: Neutral
“Parents deserve quality options, but public schools must remain strong and fully supported. I will advocate for accountability, transparency, and student success in every setting.”
2. Chaplain Program: Do you support or oppose a volunteer school chaplain program in your school district?
Answer: Support
“I support a voluntary chaplain program that respects parental choice, follows the law, and complements—not replaces—professional school counselors.”
3. Library Materials Accessibility: Do you support or oppose a local school board policy that prioritizes keeping challenged library books accessible to students while a formal review is conducted, unless the material must be removed under state law?
Answer: Support
“Books should remain available during the review process unless state law requires removal. Parents deserve transparency and a fair, consistent review process.”
4. Religious Displays in Public Schools: Do you support or oppose allowing school-sponsored religious displays, such as the Ten Commandments, Bible verses, crosses, or other devotional materials, in classrooms or school buildings beyond what state law requires or what is used in a neutral curriculum context?
Answer: Neutral
“Schools should follow state and federal law, respect religious freedom, and ensure all students feel welcome while maintaining constitutional protections.”
5. Comprehensive Reproductive Health Curriculum: Do you support or oppose comprehensive reproductive health curriculum that includes medically accurate information on disease prevention and contraception alongside required abstinence instruction?
Answer: Support
“Students should receive age-appropriate, medically accurate instruction that follows Florida law, includes abstinence, and equips families with transparent curriculum choices.”
6. Expanding Release Time for Religious Instruction: Do you support or oppose local school board policies that expand or facilitate “release time” programs for off-campus religious instruction during the regular school day beyond what is required by state law?
Answer: Neutral
“I support parental rights and compliance with state law while ensuring instructional time remains the priority for student learning.”
7. Restricting Staff-led Prayer and Religious Expression: Do you support or oppose local school board policies that restrict staff-led prayer or staff participation in prayer with students during regular school hours and school-sanctioned activities?
Answer: Support
“Staff should follow the law by protecting students religious freedom without leading or pressuring students to participate in religious activities.”
8. Is there anything else you would like voters to know?
“As a parent, business owner, and lifelong member of this community, I am committed to safe schools, academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and partnering with families to help every student succeed.”
Alyssa Noel
Did Not Respond
