Dr. Audrey Young was elected to the Texas State Board of Education in 2020, representing District 8, which includes nearly 1.9 million residents across 11 counties in Southeast Texas. A Republican and lifelong Texan, Dr. Young brings over 30 years of experience in public education, having served as a speech therapist, reading specialist, administrator, and most recently, Executive Director of Student Support Services and Special Education for Nacogdoches ISD.

She holds multiple degrees in education, culminating in a Doctorate of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Her doctoral research focused on the relationship between school boards and superintendents, highlighting the governance challenges faced by board members.

Dr. Young is a former Master Trustee for Apple Springs ISD, has served in leadership roles with the Texas Association of School Boards, and has contributed to several TEA advisory committees. She is active in numerous civic organizations, including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and is a board member of the Apricity Foundation.

A proud 9th-generation Texan from the historic Rose family, Dr. Young continues a legacy of public service dating back to the first Texas Legislature. She has received numerous accolades, including 2021 Educator of the Year in Special Services and the 2024 Montgomery County Woman of Distinction. In her spare time, she volunteers as a dance teacher for children with disabilities and supports the local 4-H community. She lives in Trinity County with her husband, Rev. Dr. Scott Moore.