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Jessica Candice Showell earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Towson University, a master's degree in mathematics, and a doctorate degree in teaching and learning from Georgia State University.

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Jessica's campaign for Clayton County Board of Education District 8 is her first run for public office.

Jessica currently works as a mathematics specialist at Pearson, an education publishing and assessment company. She previously worked as a lecturer in mathematics at Clayton State University, a graduate research assistant at Georgia State University, and a high school mathematics teacher in the DeKalb County School District.

As of March 11, 2026, Jessica Candice Showell did not have a website or any information online.

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Board of Education  Ms. Joy Tellis Cooper, District 8

Joy Tellis Cooper has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Clark Atlanta University and a master's degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University. She is a member of Gamma Phi Delta Business and Professional Sorority, the National Black MBA Association, SBANA, and the Clark Atlanta University National Alumni Association, and has volunteered with the Clayton County Federation of Democratic Women (Founding Member), Adamson Middle School PTSA, and Women of CAU.

Joy currently works as an AR Manager for Werfen North America, a specialized diagnostics company. She previously worked as a talent acquisition partner for Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, an accounts receivable accountant for Crawford & Company, a reconciliation manager for DS Services, a customer specialist for Atlanta Postal Credit Union, and a billing supervisor for Turner Broadcasting System.

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Joy currently serves as the board member for Clayton County Public School's 8th District. She was first elected in 2021, and is serving her first term. Joy previously ran for Clayton County Public School Board's 8th District in 2018, but did not win.

As of March 11, 2026, Joy Tellis Cooper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said "I am dedicated to continuing the work of improving student achievement across our district, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed."

Said "I will continue to support and develop policies that positively impact our children, while upholding strong governance and accountability."

- Said "I am dedicated to continuing the work of improving student achievement across our district, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed."
- Said "I will continue to support and develop policies that positively impact our children, while upholding strong governance and accountability."

Said "I will remain focused on overseeing our budget with fiscal responsibility, making sure every dollar is used wisely and in the best interest of our schools and community."

- Said "I will remain focused on overseeing our budget with fiscal responsibility, making sure every dollar is used wisely and in the best interest of our schools and community."

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Vanessa C Battle is from Dallas, Texas. She attended Clayton State University and studied political science. She has two children. 

Vanessa is a paralegal and DeKalb count public schools. She is also the founder and ceo of  Beautiful Butterfly Inc. and CEO of Creative Minds Partners LLC. Previously, she worked in Clayton County Public Schools and as the chief of staff for former State Representative Mike Glanton. 

As of March 11, 2026, Vanessa C Battle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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