McDowell County School District, Beth Silver

Beth is from Old Fort and attended McDowell High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Mars Hill College and her master's degree in elementary education from Gardner Webb University. She and her husand, Lamar, have 2 children and 2 grandchildren.

Beth is retired. She previously worked as a teacher at West Marion Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School.

Beth Lolley Silver currently serves as a McDowell County Board of Education member. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. 

As of June 7, 2025, Beth Lolley Silver did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "Public education is the great equalizer.  Each student and family deserve the best that we have to offer"

- Said, "Public education is the great equalizer.  Each student and family deserve the best that we have to offer"

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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. 

McDowell County Board of Education Member, Old Fort District

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