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Tom is from Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School. He has a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, a master's degree in history, and a second master's degree in secondary school administration and principalship from Fayetteville State University. He and his wife, Eileen, have two sons. He volunteered as a member, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and interim director of student ministries at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. 

Tom works as a part-time account manager for Brand Muse. He previously worked as an account executive for Education Advanced and a principal and teacher at Cumberland County Schools. He is a former commissioner for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. 

Tom Hatch's campaign for Cumberland County Board of Education member in District 3 is his first entry into politics. 

Supports increasing school funding, saying he plans to "work tirelessly to secure the resources our schools need."

Plans to fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes student well-being and success.

Plans to advocate for equitable solutions and working with communities.

Wants to reduce the gap between the educational community and policymakers, form trust, and ensure decisions are made that "reflect the needs and perspectives of those directly involved in education."

- Supports increasing school funding, saying he plans to "work tirelessly to secure the resources our schools need."
- Plans to fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes student well-being and success.
- Plans to advocate for equitable solutions and working with communities.
- Wants to reduce the gap between the educational community and policymakers, form trust, and ensure decisions are made that "reflect the needs and perspectives of those directly involved in education."

School Facilities & Resources

Wants to "ensure every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive."

- Wants to "ensure every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive."

Access to Education

As of July 31, 2024, Tom Hatch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Tom Hatch

Tom is from Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School. He has a bachelors degree in secondary education from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and two masters degrees, one in history and one in secondary school administration/principalship, from Fayetteville State University. He and his wife Eileen have two sons. He has volunteered as a member, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and interim director of student ministries at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church and as a commissioner for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. 

Tom is an account manager for Brand Muse. Previously, he was an account executive for Education Advanced, and a principal and teacher at various Cumberland County Schools for 32 years. 

Tom Hatch's campaign for Cumberland County Board of Education member for District 3 is his first entry into politics. 

As of July 31, 2024, Tom Hatch did not have a website or any information online.

- 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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