Lee was born and raised in New York State. He earned a B.A. in Public Relations from Mount Saint Mary College. He also holds a Master's in Special Education from Liberty University and an EdS in Educational Psychology; Applied Cognition & Development from The University of Georgia.

Lee is a special education teacher. He is a U.S. Army veteran.

Lee unsuccessfully ran for Columbia County Commissioner for District 2 in 2020.

As of March 24, 2022, Lee Benedict’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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John settled in Georgia in 1991. He lives in Columbia County with his wife and two children.

John works at Savannah River Site. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. He is the current PTO President at Martinez Elementary School.

John has not previously run for any public office.

As of March 24, 2022, John Duggan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Kristi lives in Columbia County with her husband.

Kristi Baker is an assistant physical therapist.

Kristi Baker is the current member of the Columbia County Board of Education for District 2.

As of March 24, 2022, Kristi Baker did not have a website or any information online.

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Sandy lives in Columbia County with her daughter.

Sandy is a massage therapist. She has worked as a nurse for 9 years,

As of March 24, 2022, Sandy Steed did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to move away from a curriculum with a one-size-fits-all approach and implement one which accommodates different learning styles.

Wants to focus more on student wellbeing and health.

- Wants to move away from a curriculum with a one-size-fits-all approach and implement one which accommodates different learning styles. 
- Wants to focus more on student wellbeing and health.

Sandy Steed

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.