Steven Bernold Knudsen has been married for 36 years to his college sweetheart, Shelley. They have four children together. He is a member of Good News Church in Sugar Hill. Steven has lived in Gwinnett County since 1997.

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Steven Bernold Knudsen is originally from Eureka, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Fox University. He lives with his wife, Shelley, and their four children in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and attends Good News Church.

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Steven currently works in business development for a manufacturing company. He previously worked in nonprofit fundraising.

Steve Knudsen's campaign for Gwinnett County Board of Education member, District 2, is his first time running for public office.

Steven currently serves as a member of the Gwinnett County School Board, representing District 2. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his second term.

Supports providing multiple academic pathways across schools.

Advocates for keeping schools open for in-person learning during emergencies when possible.

- Supports providing multiple academic pathways across schools.
- Advocates for keeping schools open for in-person learning during emergencies when possible.

Access to Education

Believes education should focus on "how" to think, not "what" to think, and supports providing students with various world view options to understand current issues.

Advocates for expanding civics education.

- Advocates for expanding civics education.

School Curriculum

Believes in reducing the average number of students per class.

Believes in reducing the average number of students per class to help teachers prioritize their work.

Prioritizes maintaining school security infrastructure.

Promotes expanding specialized schools and programs.

- Believes in reducing the average number of students per class to help teachers prioritize their work.
- Prioritizes maintaining school security infrastructure.
- Promotes expanding specialized schools and programs.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes the safety of children is paramount, and supports measures taken by the Gwinnett Board of Education to "harden" schools and keep students safe.

Advocates for alternative education programs for students outside traditional settings.

Supports community-based school structures.

- Advocates for alternative education programs for students outside traditional settings.
- Supports community-based school structures.

Student Wellbeing

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Steven Bernold Knudsen

Steven Bernold Knudsen is originally from Eureka, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Fox University. He lives with his wife, Shelley, and their four children.

Steven currently serves as a member of the Gwinnett County School Board for Georgia District 2. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

- Believes in reducing the average number of students per class.
- Prioritizes maintaining school security infrastructure.
- Promotes expanding specialized schools and programs.

- 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.