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David earned his bachelor's degree in management information systems from the University of Oklahoma and his master's degree in computer science from Naval Postgraduate School.

David is an entrepreneur. He served in the US Marine Corps for 20 years. 

Moore County Schools, Board of Education

David Hensley is currently a Moore County Board of Education member representing District 4. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

As School Board member, helped save $7 million by rebidding a construction contract.

- As School Board member, helped save $7 million by rebidding a construction contract.

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As of June 6, 2025, David Hensley did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

Supported bringing back the spelling bee.

Advocated for reintroducing the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian.

- Supported bringing back the spelling bee.
- Advocated for reintroducing the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian.

School Curriculum

Wants to increase the number of school resource officers by  requiring them to be certificied as a Special Response Team officer and in trauma medical and increase pay.

- Wants to increase the number of school resource officers by  requiring them to be certificied as a Special Response Team officer and in trauma medical and increase pay.

Student Wellbeing

David Hensley

Ellie holds a bachelor's degree in history from Winston-Salem State University. She is a member of Brownson Presbyterian Church, where she previously served as an Elder. She also served as a volunteer tutor. 

Ellie previously worked as a substitute teacher. 

Ellie Collins' campaign for County Board of Education Member is her first run for public office. Ellie serves as co-chair of the Bold Initiative Team at Brownson Church. 

As of June 6, 2025, Ellie Collins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports public schools and believes public funds should only support public education, while recognizing some families may choose private or charter schools.

Supports public schools and opposes redirecting funds for public schools elsewhere.

- Supports public schools and opposes redirecting funds for public schools elsewhere.

Believes recruiting and retaining teachers requires more than better pay, emphasizing the need for a supportive environment. Supports listening to teachers to understand their needs for staying in their positions.

Wants to increase pay and foster a supportive environment for teachers, staff, and bus drivers to help recruit and retain such personnel. 

The candidate's website says, "Recruitment and Retention of Quality Teachers, Staff, and Bus Drivers"

- Wants to increase pay and foster a supportive environment for teachers, staff, and bus drivers to help recruit and retain such personnel. 

Supports considering all students' voices and ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing for a safe learning environment.

Wants to provide parents a say in their child's education and school policies. 

Supports listening to the opinions of all students and parents, especially those from marginalized backgrounds and those who feel their views are not supported.

Plans to be attentive to students physical and mental well-being.

- Wants to provide parents a say in their child's education and school policies. 
- Supports listening to the opinions of all students and parents, especially those from marginalized backgrounds and those who feel their views are not supported.
- Plans to be attentive to students physical and mental well-being.

Ellie Collins

- 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. 

Moore County Board of Education Member, District 4

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