As of August 2, 2024, Alicia Jones Chisolm did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville area leaders on Black History Month: Alicia Jones Chisolm

Alicia is retired, previously working as a Department of the Army Civilian. 

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Alicia Jones Chisolm is currently the Cumberland County Board of Education Member representing District 1. 

As of June 9, 2025, Alicia Jones Chisolm did not have a website or any information online.

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Kathi has a bachelors degree in English education from UNC Chapel Hill and a doctorate degree in educational leadership and social work from the University of South Carolina. She is married and has children. 

Kathi is a retirement specialist at ValuTeachers, Inc, a professor at Gardner-Webb University, and the CEO and an educational consultant for KKonsult International. Previously, she has worked as an educational consultant for the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, a breakthrough coach for the District Management Group, and the principal mentor at Winthrop University. 

Kathi Gibson's campaign for Cumberland County Board of Education member is her first entry into politics. 

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

Kathi Gibson

Mary attended Cumberland County Schools. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master’s degree in elementary education and educational administration, and a doctorate degree in educational leadership.

Mary previously worked as an administrator at Cumberland County Schools and as a state assistance team leader with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. She also has experience working as a mental health counselor at a private psychiatric hospital and teaching in the Department of Continuing Education at Fayetteville Technical Community College. She is a former president of the Cumberland County Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.  

Mary A. Hales's campaign for Cumberland County Board of Education Member is her first run for public office. 

Plans to make efforts to ensure school resources are used in a way that significantly impacts the education system, especially underperforming schools.

Believes in "proven strategies and providing resources that will facilitate successful outcomes for all."

- Plans to make efforts to ensure school resources are used in a way that significantly impacts the education system, especially underperforming schools.
- Believes in "proven strategies and providing resources that will facilitate successful outcomes for all."

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Believes "all children" deserve a quality and equitable education.

Believes all children should receive a quality and equitable education.

- Believes all children should receive a quality and equitable education.

Plans to be a "strong voice" for students and teachers.

- Plans to be a "strong voice" for students and teachers.

As of June 9, 2025, Mary A. Hales’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mary A. Hales

- 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. 