SBOE Member District 8
Audrey Young (R)
P.O. Box 2683
Trinity, TX 75862
(936) 662-4264
Email: audrey.young@tea.texas.gov
Board Term: Jan. 1, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2027
SBOE Committee: Chair, Committee on Instruction
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Social Studies
Dr. Audrey Young is a Republican member of the Texas State Board of Education, Chair of the Committee on Instruction, and a lifelong educator whose career and family roots reflect a deep commitment to Texas. She is married to Reverend Dr. Scott Moore and is the proud mother of two daughters, Amanda and AmyBeth, both of whom have pursued careers in medicine. Her decades of service in education, combined with her leadership on her local school board and the State Board, have earned her recognition and awards across the state.
Dr. Audrey Young’s story is one of dedication to education, family, and community, deeply intertwined with her Texas heritage. Born into a family with strong ties to the state, Young is a 9th generation of the Rose family to reside in Texas and her family is recognized by the Texas State Historical Society as a Texas First Family. Her family member: John Washington Rose was elected to the very first Texas Legislature in 1846, representing Victoria County. Following the legacy of the Rose family, 180 years later, Dr. Young now serves as an elected state official. She is the Literacy Chair of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anthony Smith Chapter and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Mary Hall Mantooth Chapter. These family roots in Texas instilled in her a sense of responsibility and service that has guided her throughout her career.
Her journey in education began with an Associate in Arts degree from South Florida Community College in 1992, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, and ultimately in 2019, a Doctorate of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Young wrote her doctoral dissertation on the connection between the school board, within their perceived roles and responsibilities, and their relationship with the superintendent. Young wrote, “School board members are expected to make important decisions that directly impact students without having been provided the political, financial, educational, or statutory training necessary for such monumental tasks. Boards are as honest to their role as superintendents are to theirs.” This academic foundation prepared her for a career spanning more than three decades in public education.
Over the years, Dr. Young has served as a speech therapist, reading specialist, middle school administrator, and executive district director. She retired two years ago as the Executive Director of Student Support Services and Special Education for Nacogdoches ISD. She continues to serve in public education as the Interim Special Education Director for multiple small school districts who are short staffed in special education. Her leadership extended beyond the classroom when she served six years on the Apple Springs ISD Board of Trustees in Trinity County and two years on the Texas Education Agency Board of Trustees Advisory Committee.
In November 2020, Dr. Young was elected as a Republican representative to the Texas State Board of Education, District 8, which encompasses parts of Greater Houston and Southeast Texas. She assumed office in January 2021 and was re-elected in 2022 and again in 2024, with her current term running until January 2027. On the Board, she serves as Chair of the Committee on Instruction, member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Social Studies, Chair of the Ad Hoc committee for School Board Framework, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping curriculum and instructional policy for Texas schools and school boards.
Family remains central to Dr. Young’s life. She is married to Reverend Dr. Scott Moore, Pastor of Wesley Methodist Church and an Agent for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their two daughters, Amanda and AmyBeth, are both college graduates who have chosen careers in the medical field. Their shared commitment to service—whether in education, ministry, or medicine—reflects the values of community and leadership that define her family.
Dr. Young’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including being named a recognized Alumni from both South Florida State College and University of Central Florida. She was named 2021 Educator of the Year in Special Services, awarded the 2021 State of Texas 4-H Salute to Excellence Award for District 5, named a 2022 Friend of Education by Sam Houston State University, awarded the 2023 Woman of the Year special recognition as an Outstanding Advocate in Nacogdoches County, recognized as the 2023 Area 5 CTAT Champion of CTE Award and a 2024 Montgomery County Woman of Distinction, received the 2025 Education Advocate Award from STTC, and the 2025 Charter Champion Award.
Dr. Audrey Young’s biography is a testament to her unshakable faith, deep Texas roots, Republican leadership, and lifelong dedication to education. Her successes in the classroom, her leadership on her local board and the State Board of Education, and her recognition through statewide awards underscore her influence on Texas students and families. With her husband and daughters also serving their communities, Dr. Young embodies a legacy of service, faith, and commitment to the future of Texas.