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Arnold is originally from Haywood County, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree in French language education and his master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from Western Carolina University. Arnold lives in Peachtree with his wife Patricia. They have 3 children and attend Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, where Arnold serves as the Minister of Music, a deacon, and the Sunday School Director.

Arnold is retired. He has previously worked as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher.

Cherokee County Schools, CCS Board of Education

North Carolina State Board of Elections, 11/08/2016 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - CHEROKEE

Arnold Mathews is currently a member of the Cherokee County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

Said, "I would like to see our schools receive more from the Small Schools Funds that are given to our school system each year. Most of the money is used for salaries."

- Said, "I would like to see our schools receive more from the Small Schools Funds that are given to our school system each year. Most of the money is used for salaries."

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "There needs to be more equity in academic programs and athletic opportunities for our students."

- Said, "There needs to be more equity in academic programs and athletic opportunities for our students."

Access to Education

As of June 9, 2025, Arnold Mathews did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

Said, "As a former language teacher, I believe we need to have a stronger emphasis on learning other languages and cultures."

- Said, "As a former language teacher, I believe we need to have a stronger emphasis on learning other languages and cultures."

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Arnold Mathews

Paul Wilson Interview July 2, 2024 Paul is a 'candidate' for the Cherokee Co NC Board of Education

Paul was born and raised in Cherokee County. 

Paul is currently retired. He previously worked as a principal and teacher in several middle schools.

As of October 7, 2024, Paul Wade Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Supports publishing school board meeting schedules online before meetings.

- Supports publishing school board meeting schedules online before meetings.

As of June 9, 2025, Paul Wade Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Believes some teachers should be paid by the state rather than the county.

- Believes some teachers should be paid by the state rather than the county.

Paul Wade Wilson

- 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. 

Cherokee County Board of Education Member, District 2

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Teachers

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Student Wellbeing