Senator Carrie Ann Buck

Party: Republican

Legislative Service

  • Nevada Senate, 2020-Present (first elected November 2020)
  • Assistant Minority Leader, 2023

Honors and Awards

  • National Distinguished Title I School, 2013 - 2014, Sewell Principal
  • Clark County School District Educational Excellence Hall of Fame, 2013
  • National Milken Award, 2008

Other Achievements

  • Nevada Association of Women Business Owners, Iconic Woman of Distinction in Education, 2018
  • Most Influential Woman in Scouting, 2015
  • Nevada and National Model School, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
  • ASCD Outstanding Young Educator, Leadership in Education, 2009
  • Nevada Empowerment School Leader, 2008
  • High Achieving School, 2007 and 2011

Affiliations

  • American Legislative Exchange Council, 2022 to present
  • Youth Leadership Authority Board of Directors, 2020 to present
  • Treasurer, Christian Chamber of Commerce, 2020 to present
  • Volunteer, Novum-U, 2019 to present
  • Volunteer, Las Vegas Women’s Huddle, 2019 to present
  • Chair, Discovery Charter School Board, 2019 to present
  • Volunteer, Love with Lemons, 2019 to present
  • Scouts BSA Executive Board of Directors & Membership Committee, 2018 to present
  • Volunteer, Capstone Christian School, 2018 to present
  • Charter School Association of Nevada Board of Directors, 2014 to present
  • Kasner Foundation Board of Directors, 2014 to present
  • Spread the Word Nevada Advisory Board, 2010 to present
  • The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008 to present

Education

  • Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy for Educational Finance, 2020
  • University of Southern California Superintendents Academy, 2019
  • District Administration Superintendents Academy, 2018
  • The Public Education Foundation Executive Leadership Academy, 2014
  • Henderson Chamber of Commerce Leadership Henderson, Class of 2014
  • Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Adult Learning Theory, Human Resources, Public Administration and Educational Technology from NOVA Southeastern University, 2006
  • Masters in Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix, 1998
  • Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Montana State University, 1995

Professional

  • Adjunct Professor for Doctorate and Masters level courses in School Finance, Community Partnerships, and Education Policy, Touro University, 2016 to present
  • Field Placement Supervisor for Administrative Internships and Student Teachers, University of Phoenix, 2014 to present
  • Adjunct Professor for Teacher Education and Administration, NOVA Southeastern University, 1999, 2014 - 2015
  • TESL Curriculum Developer, University of Phoenix, 2009 - 2011
  • Sierra Nevada, Nevada State College, University of Phoenix, TESL instructor, 1999 - 2016
  • Area Chair for the College of Education and Adjunct Professor in Teacher Education and Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix, 1999 - 2012
  • English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher at Wooley Elementary
  • Classroom Teacher at Newton Elementary and McCaw School of Mines in Senate District 5
  • K-12 ELL Specialist and ELL Professional Development Trainer for 24 schools in the Southeast Region and Rex Bell Elementary School
  • Adult ESL Teacher at the Nevada Association for Latin Americans
  • Assistant Principal of Newton, David Cox, and Cunningham Elementary Schools
  • Principal, C.T. Sewell Elementary School
  • Lead Principal/Executive Director, Pinecrest Academy of Southern Nevada
  • President, The Pinecrest Foundation

Personal

Occupation: Educator, Principal, President and Executive Director of the Pinecrest Foundation
Recreation: Travel, reading, skiing
Born: 1971 - Sioux City, Iowa
Spouse: Eric S. Buck
Children: Collen, Colbie, Branson and Barrett
Grand Children: 2 grandchildren

Primary Sponsor

SJR11 Recognizes the strategic partnership and bond of friendship with, and expresses the Nevada Legislature's support for, the State of Israel. (BDR R-1014)
SB92 Authorizes a proposed increase or decrease in a rate for certain kinds and lines of insurance to be implemented pending approval or disapproval by the Commissioner of Insurance. (BDR 57-93)
SB98 Revises provisions governing language education. (BDR 34-31)
SB105 Revises provisions relating to Medicare supplemental policies. (BDR 57-71)
SB111 Revises provisions relating to crimes against public decency and good morals. (BDR 15-94)
SB112 Revises provisions relating to athletics. (BDR 34-36)
SB127 Revises provisions relating to certain training for first responders. (BDR 40-30)
SB131 Revises provisions governing school curriculum relating to human trafficking. (BDR 34-29)
SB154 Prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from charging certain fees for the issuance of a Real ID-compliant driver's license, commercial driver's license or identification card. (BDR 43-575)
SB179 Revises provisions relating to discrimination. (BDR 18-35)
SB213 Revises provisions relating to the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image. (BDR 15-776)
SB221 Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-522)
SB222 Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-640)
SB223 Revises provisions relating to crimes. (BDR 15-634)
SB224 Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-72)
SB231 Establishes provisions relating to the collection and destruction of unused drugs. (BDR 54-564)
SB236 Revises provisions relating to real property. (BDR 3-222)
SB238 Revises provisions relating to the crime of hazing. (BDR 15-1043)
SB239 Revises provisions relating to Medicaid. (BDR S-641)
SB248 Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-638)
SB252 Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-635)
SB253 Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-637)
SB258 Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-594)
AB267 Revises provisions relating to the Legislature. (BDR 17-1001)
SB272 Revises provisions relating to interscholastic activities. (BDR 34-602)
SB276 Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 40-750)
SB302 Revises provisions relating to law enforcement. (BDR 20-112)
SB304 Revises provisions relating to the crime of vehicular homicide. (BDR 43-370)
AB335 Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-837)
SB339 Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-639)
SB351 Revises provisions relating to the statewide system of accountability for public schools. (BDR 34-636)
SB362 Revises provisions relating to gaming. (BDR 41-1026)
SB369 Revises provisions relating to financial institutions. (BDR 55-225)
AB377 Revises provisions relating to real property. (BDR 32-923)
AB421 Provides immunity from civil liability for certain acts and omissions of volunteer security personnel of a religious organization under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-322)

Co-Sponsor

SCR1 Memorializes esteemed native Nevadan and lobbyist Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt. (BDR R-1028)
SB96 Designates January 27 as “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the State of Nevada. (BDR 19-604)
SB165 Establishes provisions relating to behavioral health. (BDR 54-145)
SB169 Prohibits a third-party restaurant reservation service platform provider from engaging in certain activities. (BDR 52-627)
SB209 Revises provisions relating to pharmacy benefit managers. (BDR 57-534)
SB264 Revises provisions relating to crimes against property. (BDR 15-219)
AB309 Revises provisions relating to certain orders for protection against domestic violence. (BDR 3-885)
SB316 Revises provisions relating to insurance. (BDR 57-777)
SB319* Revises provisions relating to public employees. (BDR 23-953)
SB399 Revises provisions relating to veterans. (BDR 37-1046)