Hilda DeCortez: Committed to public education and the Asheboro ...

Hilda is from California. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Fullerton. She lives with her two daughters in Asheboro.

Hilda is a business owner. She has owned and operated K&V Pallets for nearly 18 years. 

Hilda is currently a member of the Asheboro City Board of Education. She was appointed to the position in November 2022 to fill the vacancy left by Gus Agudelo. 

- Supports parental involvement in school.

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Supports extracurricular youth programs, especially in low-income communities.

- Supports extracurricular youth programs, especially in low-income communities.

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Supports providing free breakfast and lunch for all students.

- Supports providing free breakfast and lunch for all students.

Student Wellbeing

Supports promoting educational equity to ensure all students have the same opportunities.

- Supports promoting educational equity to ensure all students have the same opportunities.

Access to Education

As of September 4, 2025, Hilda DeCortez did not have a website or any information online.

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Hilda DeCortez

Hilda DeCortez is from California. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Fullerton. She lives with her two daughters in Asheboro.

Hilda is currently a member of the Asheboro City Schools (ACS) Board of Education. She was appointed to the position in November 2022 to fill the vacancy left by Gus Agudelo. After serving two years on the Board by appointment, Hilda is now seeking community support through a vote to continue her position. 

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Brad is the father of two Asheboro High School graduates. He is a pastor.

Brad has worked as a physician for over 30 years.

Brad Thomas (Asheboro City Board of Education, North Carolina ...

Brad's campaign for Asheboro City Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

Opposes the "whole language movement" in literacy education, arguing it lacks evidence-based outcomes and has contributed to declining reading scores since its implementation.

Opposes social theory and the "whole language movement" in literacy education, arguing it lacks evidence-based outcomes and has contributed to declining reading scores since its implementation.

Supports the North Carolina state legislature's decision to mandate evidence-based phonics programs for literacy instruction in public schools.

Supports the presence of Christianity in public schools.

- Opposes social theory and the "whole language movement" in literacy education, arguing it lacks evidence-based outcomes and has contributed to declining reading scores since its implementation.
- Supports the North Carolina state legislature's decision to mandate evidence-based phonics programs for literacy instruction in public schools.
- Supports the presence of Christianity in public schools.

As of September 4, 2025, Brad Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Supports a symbiotic relationship between schools and families to create the best learning environment.

Supports a phone-free school environment, advocating for a complete ban on smart devices during school hours.

Supports maximizing free play time and promoting child-governed activities.

Supports creating a "beautiful, safe place where students (the caterpillars) can 'feed and grow in stature and knowledge.'"

- Supports a symbiotic relationship between schools and families to create the best learning environment.
- Supports a phone-free school environment, advocating for a complete ban on smart devices during school hours.
- Supports maximizing free play time and promoting child-governed activities.
- Supports creating a "beautiful, safe place where students (the caterpillars) can 'feed and grow in stature and knowledge.'"

Supports providing resources and support for teachers and students to build a strong foundation in education.

- Supports providing resources and support for teachers and students to build a strong foundation in education.

Brad Thomas

Michael has lived in Asheboro for over 40 years. He has a Masters of School Administration from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. He is married with a daughter and is a sunday school teacher and Deacon at Beulah Baptist Church.

Michael has worked in education for 40 years as a high school math teacher, athletic director, and school administrator.

Michael D. Brown (Asheboro City Board of Education, North ...

Michael's campaign for Asheboro City Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

Wants to promote parental and community involvement.

- Wants to promote parental and community involvement.

As of September 4, 2025, Michael D. Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to "secure a safe learning environment for students and teachers."

Wants to create a safe learning environment for students and teachers.

- Plans to prioritize student growth.
- Wants to create a safe learning environment for students and teachers.

Supports "recruiting and retaining quality teachers."

- Supports "recruiting and retaining quality teachers."

Michael D. Brown

Michael D. Brown's campaign for Asheboro City Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

Mikayla earned a bachelor's degree and a Master in Business Administration from Hampton University.

Mikayla Cassidy (Asheboro City Board of Education, North Carolina ...

Mikayla's campaign for Asheboro City Board of Education Member is her first entry into politics. 

As of September 4, 2025, Mikayla Cassidy did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports public education that empowers students to pursue various options, including college, careers, or military service.

Supports providing students with the opportunity to pursue various options, including college, careers, or military service.

Said, "No child should go hungry or feel unseen in the classroom."

Believes that "no child should go hungry or feel unseen in the classroom."

- Supports providing students with the opportunity to pursue various options, including college, careers, or military service.
- Believes that "no child should go hungry or feel unseen in the classroom."

Said, "Every student deserves meaningful access to the support, resources, and experiences that help them succeed regardless of their background."

Belives that "every student deserves meaningful access to the support, resources, and experiences that help them succeed regardless of their background."

- Belives that "every student deserves meaningful access to the support, resources, and experiences that help them succeed regardless of their background."

Mikayla Cassidy

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and make decisions about the superintendent’s personnel recommendations.
- Members of the board must act as a unit based on majority rule. A member cannot make decisions or act independently.
- Board of Education members are elected to staggered four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.