Frequently Asked Questions About Cassandra Mayes
Who is Cassandra Mayes?
Cassandra Mayes is a longtime Maumelle resident, educator, wife, mother, and community leader who has spent nearly 30 years serving students and families through public education.
Cassandra is married to Reverend Terence L. Mayes, Jr., a pastor, and she is the mother of one son. Her Christian faith, family, and commitment to serving others have played an important role throughout her life and career.
After nearly three decades in education, Cassandra retired from the Little Rock School District in 2025.
Why is Cassandra running for State Representative?
Cassandra believes working families and small businesses deserve a stronger voice at the State Capitol. Families are working harder than ever while facing higher everyday costs, and she believes government should focus more on the challenges people face in their daily lives.
She is running to bring practical, common-sense leadership to the State Capitol and to put people over politics.
What are Cassandra’s priorities?
Cassandra is focused on four priorities that directly affect families:
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Lowering the cost of living
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Standing up for working families
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Strengthening public schools
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Supporting small businesses
Her approach is simple: listen to people, focus on practical solutions, and put people over politics.
What experience does Cassandra have in education?
Cassandra spent nearly 30 years working in public education. She began her career as a teacher and went on to become an administrator in both the Beebe and Little Rock School Districts.
Her career included serving as Special Education Director for the Beebe School District and holding several leadership positions in the Little Rock School District, including Special Education Supervisor, Section 504 Coordinator, Coordinator of Alternative Programs, and Student Hearing Officer. She also worked at the Arkansas Department of Education overseeing training and professional development.
Throughout her career, Cassandra worked closely with students with disabilities, at-risk youth, parents, educators, courts, and community organizations.
Does Cassandra support creating a Maumelle School District?
Cassandra believes it is time to have a serious community conversation about whether Maumelle should have its own school district.
She believes a local district could potentially provide greater local control, give parents and educators a stronger voice, and keep more education decisions closer to the community. But Cassandra also believes a decision this important should not be predetermined. It requires careful study, community input, and a seat at the table for Maumelle families.
What does Cassandra believe government should do for working families?
Cassandra believes government should focus on making it easier for working families to get ahead rather than making their lives more difficult.
That means paying attention to the everyday pressures families face, including the rising cost of groceries, utilities, housing, healthcare, and other necessities, while supporting strong schools and local businesses. Her focus is on practical solutions that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
What does Cassandra believe about working across party lines?
Cassandra believes good ideas matter more than party labels. Her career in education required her to work with parents, teachers, administrators, state agencies, courts, and community organizations to solve problems and get results.
She believes elected officials should listen, find common ground where possible, and focus on solving problems rather than simply engaging in partisan politics. Her approach is rooted in pragmatism over partisanship.
What values guide Cassandra?
Cassandra’s values are rooted in her Christian faith, integrity, empathy, family, and service to others.
She was raised to respect others and believes faith means more than words. It means helping your neighbors, lifting up people who need help, and putting those values into action through service.