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Worth Forbes
NONPARTISAN
Worth Forbes is running for Pitt County Board of Education Member, District 6.
Personal background
Worth is originally from Greenville, NC. He earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University. He also earned a master's degree in education, a master's degree in administration, an educational specialist (Ed.S) degree, and a master's degree in theological studies from Liberty University. He is married to his wife, Karen, and has 2 children. He is an ordained minister and a pastor at Freedom Baptist Church in Ayden.
Professional background
Worth works as a teacher at Pitt County Schools and owns a beekeeping business. He previously worked as the Associate Superintendent for Education Programs and Services at Pitt County Schools. He wrote a book titled "From the Ground Up: a Common Sense Approach to Building a Foundation for High Student Achievement."
Political background
Worth Forbes is currently serving on the Pitt County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving his fourth term.
School Facilities & Resources
Aims to use disciplinary data to improve disciplinary measures in school.
Aims to increase funding for school nurses and increase presence of nurses in schools.
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Access to Education
Supports parental ability to direct the educational and moral/religious upbringing of their child.
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Teachers
Supports raising teacher supplements annually until there is a 10% local supplement.
Aims to reduce teacher workload by reducing paperwork and programs.
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School Curriculum
Supports increased career and technical education programs.
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Student Wellbeing
As of June 14, 2024, Worth Forbes’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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