Mountain Xpress, Greg Cheatham announces candidacy for Buncombe County Board of Education

Greg lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Katie. He volunteers with the Fairview Dads Club, where he is also the president. 

Greg currently works with the Asheville Fire Department. Previously, Greg worked as an elementary school teacher at Fairview Elementary and served as chairperson of the school improvement committee. He was awarded Teacher of the Year 3 times.  

Greg Cheatham’s campaign for member of the Buncombe County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

Plans to "work diligently to represent the entire community..."

- Plans to "work diligently to represent the entire community..."

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As of June 8, 2025, Greg Cheatham did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to "make policy decisions that are research-based, fair, and always student-centered."

Wants to the school system to form strong relationships with parents.

- Plans to "make policy decisions that are research-based, fair, and always student-centered."
- Wants to the school system to form strong relationships with parents.

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Nancy attended the University of Mississippi, Alabama.

Nancy works in special services at Buncombe County Schools.

Nancy Shook Hargrove's campaign for the Buncombe County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

As of June 8, 2025, Nancy Shook Hargrove did not have a website or any information online.

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Sara is from Asheville, North Carolina and attended A.C. Reynolds High School. She has an associates degree in arts from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She is married and has four sons. 

Sara is a compliance manager for Meridian Financial Services. She has previously worked as a paralegal for Asheville Law Offices and the director of client relations for The Kania Law Firm.

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Sara Disher Ratliff ran for Buncombe County Board of Education Member in 2022, but did not win. 

As of June 8, 2025, Sara Disher Ratliff did not have a website or any information online.

Supports school vouchers but believes accountability and accessibility issues must be addressed.

- Supports school vouchers but believes accountability and accessibility issues must be addressed.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

Buncombe County Board of Education Member, District 2

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