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Powell is from Queens, New York. She has a bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University, a master's degree from Florida State University, and a PhD from the University of Sarasota. She is a mother of three children. She is a Christian. 

Powell currently serves as an Assistant Principal with Henry and Fayette County Schools, and is a part-time Adjunct Professor at Thomas University. She has experience as an educator, working for Georgia and Florida school systems. 

This is Lydia C. Powell's first entry into politics. 

- Supports accessible preschool education.

Access to Education

As of March 23, 2024, Lydia C. Powell did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

Holds fiscal responsibility, equitable distribution of resources, and installing effective leadership as top priorities.

Said "Financial transparency and accountability should be a non-negotiable as a school board." and wants to ensure constituents are informed how resources are being allocated.

- Holds fiscal responsibility, equitable distribution of resources, and installing effective leadership as top priorities.
- Said "Financial transparency and accountability should be a non-negotiable as a school board." and wants to ensure constituents are informed how resources are being allocated.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports resources and training for mental health and wellness in county schools.

- Supports resources and training for mental health and wellness in county schools.

Student Wellbeing

Supports providing a "living wage.." for teachers, bus drivers, and paraprofessionals.

- Supports providing a "living wage.." for teachers, bus drivers, and paraprofessionals.

Teachers

Lydia C. Powell

Lydia has a Bachelor's Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a Master's Degree from Florida State University, and a Ph.D from the University of Sarasota. 

Powell is currently the Assistant Principal at a high school. She has worked for school systems in Georgia and Florida, teaching in public education for 24 years.

As of May 21, 2024, Lydia C. Powell did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 23, 2024, Lydia C. Powell did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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.