Lynn was born and raised in Durham. Lynn is married to her husband, with whom she has 2 children.

Lynn works as the outreach director at Public Schools First NC. She is an at-large member of the Wake County Library Commission. She is also a former president and committee chair of several parent-teacher association organizations.

Lynn Edmonds currently serves as a member of the Wake County Board of Education in District 5. She was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving her 1st term. 

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Supports advocating for fully funding the Leandro decision with existing state dollars.

Wants to increase funding for public schools.

- Wants to increase funding for public schools.

School Facilities & Resources

Plans to address staffing shortages in WCPSS classrooms, including teachers, bus drivers, substitutes, cafeteria workers, and mental health professionals.

Plans to address staffing shortages in classrooms in Wake County Schools. 

Supports the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs in ensuring all children feel included in school communities.

Wants the County Public School System's Office of Equity Affairs to provide leadership to the district on how school communities can feel more inclusive for students. 

- Plans to address staffing shortages in classrooms in Wake County Schools. 
- Wants the County Public School System's Office of Equity Affairs to provide leadership to the district on how school communities can feel more inclusive for students. 

Access to Education

Supports advocating for higher teacher salaries.

Advocates for increasing teacher salaries.

Supports expanding the "grow your own" program, which recruits Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) high school students to become educators in the local school system.

Plans to expand the "grow your own" program, which high school students in Wake County schools to become educators in that system. 

- Advocates for increasing teacher salaries.
- Plans to expand the "grow your own" program, which high school students in Wake County schools to become educators in that system. 

Teachers

Believes WCPSS school librarians are professionals trained to select age-appropriate books for school libraries and supports their ability to guide students in reading material selections.

Trusts school librarians' guidance in selecting reading materials for students. 

Supports teachers discussing "hard subjects and topics" and "challenging subject matter" in the classroom.

Supports students being taught"hard subjects and topics" and debating "challenging subject matter." in the classroom. 

- Opposes banning books.
- Trusts school librarians' guidance in selecting reading materials for students. 
- Supports students being taught"hard subjects and topics" and debating "challenging subject matter." in the classroom. 

School Curriculum

Plans to strengthen and expand restorative justice practices, equity training, and bullying prevention.

Plans to make efforts to improve and expand restorative justice practices, equity training, and bullying prevention.

Supports hiring more school nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers to improve student mental health and safety.

- Plans to make efforts to improve and expand restorative justice practices, equity training, and bullying prevention.
- Opposes arming teachers with guns. 
- Supports hiring more school nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers to improve student mental health and safety.

Student Wellbeing

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Lynn Edmonds

Lynn was born and raised in Durham. She graduated from Durham Public Schools. Lynn has a husband and 2 children.

Lynn is the Outreach Director at Public Schools First NC. She has also served as an at-large member of the Wake County Library Commission and has held various roles in PTA organizations.

Lynn Edmonds currently serves on the Wake County School Board, District 5. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

Believes that interacting with students and teachers is the best part of being a school board member.

Believes in the importance of leadership roles in shaping educational policies and practices.

Believes in actively participating in local education by serving on multiple Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) during their child's K-12 years in Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).

Plans to address staffing shortages in WCPSS classrooms.

Supports the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs in ensuring all children feel "included" in school communities.

Supports the Wake County Public School System's (WCPSS) updated Strategic Plan to enhance equity-focused practices aimed at improving student learning and well-being.

Believes access to education is crucial, as evidenced by visits to public schools.

Believes public schools are a "public good and vital to a healthy..."

Supports access to education and believes reading is essential to student success.

Believes students and educators need "champions" and leaders who will support them.

- Plans to address staffing shortages in WCPSS classrooms.
- Supports the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs in ensuring all children feel "included" in school communities.

Wants to ensure WCPSS schools are places where teachers feel supported and respected.

Plans to expand the "grow your own" program, which recruits Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) high school students to become educators in the local school system.

Supports improving working conditions for teachers.

- Supports increasing teacher salaries.
- Plans to expand the "grow your own" program, which recruits Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) high school students to become educators in the local school system.

Believes in maintaining "curriculum integrity" and supporting "the freedom to read."

- Opposes banning books.
- Believes WCPSS school librarians are professionals trained to select age-appropriate books for school libraries and supports their ability to guide students in reading material selections.
- Supports teachers discussing "hard subjects and topics" and "challenging subject matter" in the classroom.

Plans to improve restorative justice practices, equity training, and bullying prevention.

Supports access to a wide range of reading materials for children.

Supports comprehensive school safety measures, including physical security and mental health supports.

Believes in prioritizing community and public service.

Supports providing equitable resources and mental health support for children.

- Plans to improve restorative justice practices, equity training, and bullying prevention.
- Opposes arming teachers with guns. 
- Supports hiring more school nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers to improve student mental health and safety.

Lynn Edmonds currently serves on the Wake County School Board, District 5. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term. 

Lynn Edmonds was born and raised in Durham and graduated from Durham Public Schools. She has a husband and two adult children.

Lynn Edmonds is the Outreach Director at Public Schools First NC. She has also served as an at-large member of the Wake County Library Commission and has held various roles in PTA organizations.

Lynn Edmonds has served on the Wake County School Board, District 5, and is running for re-election. She has been a member of the District 5 Board Advisory Council, including service as Chair and Secretary, and the District 4 Board Advisory Council.

Lynn Edmonds advocates for increased funding for school facilities and resources, including construction, maintenance, and services like counseling and nutritious lunches. She supports creating safe, well-equipped schools.

- Lynn Edmonds advocates for increased funding for school facilities and resources, including construction, maintenance, and services like counseling and nutritious lunches. She supports creating safe, well-equipped schools.

- Plans to address staffing shortages in WCPSS classrooms, including teachers, bus drivers, substitutes, cafeteria workers, and mental health professionals.
- Supports the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs in ensuring all children feel included in school communities.
- Supports access to education.
- Supports advocating for fully funding the Leandro decision with existing state dollars.
- Believes public schools are a "public good and vital to a healthy..."
- Believes students and educators need "champions" and leaders who will support them.
- Supports Wake County Public Schools.

- Supports advocating for higher teacher salaries.
- Wants to ensure WCPSS schools are places where teachers feel supported and respected.
- Supports expanding the "grow your own" program, which recruits Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) high school students to become educators in the local school system.
- Supports improving working conditions for teachers.

- Opposes banning books.
- Believes WCPSS school librarians are professionals trained to select age-appropriate books for school libraries and supports their ability to guide students in reading material selections.
- Supports teachers discussing "hard subjects and topics" and "challenging subject matter" in the classroom.
- Believes in maintaining "curriculum integrity" and supporting "the freedom to read."

- Plans to strengthen and expand restorative justice practices, equity training, and bullying prevention.
- Opposes arming teachers.
- Supports hiring more school nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers to improve student mental health and safety.
- Supports access to a wide range of reading materials for children.
- Supports comprehensive school safety measures, including physical security and mental health supports.

- Wants to ensure WCPSS schools are places where teachers feel supported and respected.
- Supports expanding the "grow your own" program, which recruits Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) high school students to become educators in the local school system.
- Supports improving working conditions for teachers.

- Believes WCPSS school librarians are professionals trained to select age-appropriate books for school libraries and supports their ability to guide students in reading material selections.
- Supports teachers discussing "hard subjects and topics" and "challenging subject matter" in the classroom.

- 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. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system