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Brenda holds a bachelor's degree in music from Converse College and both a master's degree in music and a specialist degree from Appalachian State University. She is a member of Spruce Pine United Methodist Church and assists with their music program.

Brenda works as a real estate broker and owns Howell-Sparks Real Estate. She previously worked as a school teacher and music teacher in Mitchell County. 

Mitchell County Schools  Board of Education

Brenda H. Sparks currently serves as a Mitchell County Board of Education Member. She was named to this position in 2018 and is serving her first full term. 

As of June 7, 2025, Brenda H. Sparks did not have a website or any information online.

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Brenda H. Sparks

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Sam is a lifelong resident of Mitchell County. He and his wife Debbie have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

Sam previously worked at his family's oil company for 36 years.

Mitchell County Schools, Administration

Sam Blevins is currently a Board of Education Member for Mitchell County. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his fourth term.

As of June 7, 2025, Sam Blevins did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "As the husband of a teacher, I see how much pressure teachers are under, especially right now. If I could double their salaries, I would."

- Said, "As the husband of a teacher, I see how much pressure teachers are under, especially right now. If I could double their salaries, I would."

Sam Blevins

- 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. 

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