Lyn Andrews

Lyn grew up in Smithfield, NC. She completed undergraduate studies at Pace College and Appalachian State University, then earned a masters degree in education from East Carolina University and a master's degree in school administration from North Carolina State University. She is married to her husband, Don, and together they have 2 adult children and 5 grandchildren. She is a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Smithfield, and is the teaching leader of Bible Study Fellowship in Johnston County.

Lyn has over 30 years of experience working for Johnston County Public Schools, and has served as a teacher, coach, administrator before retiring as the director of the Exceptional Children Program. She is currently an adjunct professor and university supervisor at Campbell University in the Education Department. 

Lyn Andrews currently serves as a member of the Johnston County Board of Education. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term.

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Believes in adhering to procedures and policies for public education funding, prioritizing expenditures that directly impact students, and implementing checks and balances to maintain a healthy Fund Balance.

Believes the budget should prioritize services that directly impact students and ensure financial stability to avoid fund shortages.

Believes addressing the challenge of 68 languages spoken in schools requires collaboration with county commissioners to ensure adequate facilities and resources for growing student numbers.

Believes in responsible budget management and opposes unnecessary spending and unbalanced budgets for school facilities and resources.

- Believes in adhering to procedures and policies for public education funding, prioritizing expenditures that directly impact students, and implementing checks and balances to maintain a healthy Fund Balance.
- Believes the budget should prioritize services that directly impact students and ensure financial stability to avoid fund shortages.
- Believes addressing the challenge of 68 languages spoken in schools requires collaboration with county commissioners to ensure adequate facilities and resources for growing student numbers.
- Believes in responsible budget management and opposes unnecessary spending and unbalanced budgets for school facilities and resources.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes the future is bright for the school district and supports online learning as the current necessary option for students and families.

- Believes the future is bright for the school district and supports online learning as the current necessary option for students and families.

Access to Education

As of June 14, 2024, Lyn Andrews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Teachers

Believes the school system has lost focus on academic achievement, as reflected in district test scores.

Believes the school system must refocus on academic achievement by supporting teachers and implementing effective strategies, even during a pandemic.

Believes education should provide credentials and certifications for professional careers and plans to enhance existing programs to reach more students.

- Believes the school system has lost focus on academic achievement, as reflected in district test scores.
- Believes the school system must refocus on academic achievement by supporting teachers and implementing effective strategies, even during a pandemic.
- Believes education should provide credentials and certifications for professional careers and plans to enhance existing programs to reach more students.

School Curriculum

Believes in making student-focused and student-centered decisions for the school system. Supports prioritizing the wellbeing of all children.

Believes in making student-focused and student-centered decisions for the school system, and supports prioritizing the wellbeing of all children.

Believes student wellbeing should be prioritized, including "school safety" and counseling. Supports decisions that are "Student-Centered and Student-Focused."

Believes student wellbeing should be prioritized, including "school safety" and counseling, and supports decisions that are "Student-Centered and Student-Focused."

- Believes in making student-focused and student-centered decisions for the school system, and supports prioritizing the wellbeing of all children.
- Believes student wellbeing should be prioritized, including "school safety" and counseling, and supports decisions that are "Student-Centered and Student-Focused."

Student Wellbeing

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Lyn grew up in Smithfield North Carolina and now resides in Johnston County. She has a masters degree in education from East Carolina University and another masters degree in school administration from North Carolina State University. For her undergraduate studies, Lyn attended Pace College and Appalachian State University.

Lyn is married to her husband, Don Andrews and together they share two adult children and five grandchildren. Lyn has been a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Smithfield.. Her community involvement includes being the Teaching Leader of Bible Study Fellowship in Johnston County.

Lyn has over 30 years of experience in Johnston County Public Schools, having served as a teacher, coach, administrator, and retiring as the Director of the Exceptional Children Program. She is currently an adjunct Professor and University Supervisor at Campbell University in the Education Department. 

 Lyn Andrews  currently serves as the County Board of Education Member for Johnston County, North Carolina.. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term.

Believes the district must plan for significant growth in student enrollment within the budget and through discussions with County Commissioners. Said, "This type of growth is difficult to manage unless a plan is implemented and followed."

Believes in addressing equity in education by ensuring all schools have access to necessary resources, regardless of external funding.

Believes in meeting the needs of all students by encouraging post-graduate studies, supporting first-generation college students, and providing programs for immediate employment skills.

Believes parents struggle to help their children and students face conditions that hinder consistent participation in online learning.

Believes students are the future and deserve the best education. Said, "They have a right to receive the very best possible education."

The candidate's website says, ". Our test scores, which at one time were in the top 20% of the State, in 2019 were in the bottom 20%. We must continue to implement strategies and offer support to our teachers in a manner that has a positive impact on student learning. And we must be creative in how to keep this goal in the forefront even in the midst of a pandemic."

The candidate's website says, "I am trained in the legal issues of public education. I understand the support that teachers need."

Believes teachers and administrators work hard. Supports parents and guardians wanting the best for their children.

- Believes in making student-focused and student-centered decisions for the school system. Supports prioritizing the wellbeing of all children.
- Believes student wellbeing should be prioritized, including "school safety" and counseling. Supports decisions that are "Student-Centered and Student-Focused."

Lyn Andrews is married to Don Andrews for 39 years and they have two sons, Will and Taylor Andrews. They reside in Oakboro, NC. Lyn is a graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School, Peace College, Appalachian State University, holds a Masters of Education degree from East Carolina University, and a Masters in School Administration from North Carolina State University. Lyn has also served as the Teaching Leader of Bible Study Fellowship in Johnston County.

Lyn Andrews has over 30 years of experience in Johnston County Public Schools, having served as a teacher, coach, administrator, and retiring as the Director of the Exceptional Children Program. She is currently an adjunct Professor and University Supervisor at Campbell University in the Education Department. Andrews holds a Masters of Education degree from East Carolina University and a Masters in School Administration from North Carolina State University.

As of July 9, 2024, Lyn Andrews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of July 8, 2024, Lyn Andrews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 