Ryan Woodcraft is a husband, father, and retired Army Chief Warrant Officer whose time at Fort Bliss led him to choose El Paso as the place to live and serve.

As a former Substitute Teacher for Socorro Independent School District and an engaged parent, Ryan has an established rapport with administrators, faculty, and teachers from numerous campuses across the district. He actively volunteers with the Pebble Hills High School Band & Baseball Booster programs and is a former Partner in Education with Hurshel Antwine Middle School. Ryan has previously served on the City of El Paso’s Ethics Review Commission and Bond Overview Advisory Committee.

With two children in the Socorro Independent School District, Ryan is serving as the Trustee for District 2 because he wants to ensure that everyone in this great community has the freedom and opportunity to achieve success.

For far too long, our community has borne the brunt of one of the highest tax rates in the entire nation. Endless rising taxes have caused our population to stagnate, student enrollment levels to drop, and stands in the way of economic opportunity. If we truly want El Pasoans to thrive, we must put money back in their pockets, not the pockets of government bureaucrats with private agendas.

Previously, SISD hade made significantly poor financial decisions that has put a strain on our families and on our educators. And while SISD has been able to achieve a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, it has come at a cost. 

Those who visit El Paso know it's a special place, and that it's the people who make it special. Let’s show Texas and the entire nation what “We The People” can do when we work together to ensure sound governance, quality education, and accountable leadership are staples of our community.