Charlie is from DeKalb County, Georgia. He attended public schools in DeKalb County. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark Atlanta University, a master’s degree in business education from the University of West Georgia, and a doctorate in education in adult and career education from Valdosta State University. He lives with his wife, Dr. Billynda McAdoo, and their two sons in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Charlie McAdoo II is from DeKalb County, Georgia. He attended public schools in DeKalb County. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark Atlanta University, a master’s degree in business education from the University of West Georgia, and a doctorate in education in adult and career education from Valdosta State University. He lives with his wife, Dr. Billynda McAdoo, and their two sons in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Charlie is a Career and Technical Education teacher. He previously taught as a middle school teacher, a high school teacher, and a college instructor.

Supports optimizing school programs, boundaries, and facilities through data-driven analysis and community engagement to enhance educational access and balance enrollment.

- Supports optimizing school programs, boundaries, and facilities through data-driven analysis and community engagement to enhance educational access and balance enrollment.

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Ruth Goldstein is the founder of Mainstreet Financial Group LLC (MSFG), established 15 years ago, and is a Registered Investment Advisor

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Whitney McGinniss earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of South Florida and a master's degree in public policy from Georgia State University. She is a married mother of one.

Whitney has served as a Board Member for the DeKalb County School Board District 2 since 2023.

Whitney previously worked as a field staffer for the Democratic Party of Georgia for over six years, a housing grant specialist for domestic violence survivors for over three years, and a provider care network coordinator for a government consulting firm for one year.

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Aims for data-driven approaches and objective evaluation of educational programs.

Advocates for a comprehensive five-year review cycle for all district policies and regulations.

- Aims for data-driven approaches and objective evaluation of educational programs.
- Advocates for a comprehensive five-year review cycle for all district policies and regulations.

Wants improved communication, engagement, and transparency with district stakeholders.

Supports improved school facilities and management of Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax spending.

- Wants improved communication, engagement, and transparency with district stakeholders.
- Supports improved school facilities and management of Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax spending.

Seeks holistic support for students and learning beyond test scores.

- Seeks holistic support for students and learning beyond test scores.

Believes in competitive pay and a supportive work environment for district employees.

- Believes in competitive pay and a supportive work environment for district employees.

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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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