New Bern Sun Journal, Craven County Board of Education District 5: Candidates answer questions ahead of primary election

Amy is the administrative manager of Carolina Craniospinal Neurosurgery.

Ballotpedia, Amy Eastwood Davis

Amy Eastwood Davis's campaign for County Board of Education Member for Craven County is her first run for public office.

Believes technology in schools is important, but shouldn't be overused.

- Believes technology in schools is important, but shouldn't be overused.

School Facilities & Resources

As of June 9, 2025, Amy Eastwood Davis did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Said, "My goal is to create an atmosphere where our public educators feel and get the respect they deserve."

- Said, "My goal is to create an atmosphere where our public educators feel and get the respect they deserve."

Teachers

Said, "I want our kids to be afforded the highest quality education possible, that includes getting back to a curriculum that focuses on the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic."

- Said, "I want our kids to be afforded the highest quality education possible, that includes getting back to a curriculum that focuses on the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic."

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Amy Eastwood Davis

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Denise lives in New Bern, North Carolina with her husband Karl and their children.

Denise is an independent jewelry consultant.

Ballotpedia, Denise Magwood

Denise Magwood's campaign for County Board of Education in Craven County is her first run for public office.

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

Denise Magwood

- 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. 