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Craig Poore earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and a master's degree in education from Western Governors University. He lives with his wife, Hollie, and their two children in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Craig Poore currently serves as a member of the Lumpkin County School Board for District 2 in Georgia. He was first elected in 2014, and is serving his third term.

Craig currently works as a site administrator for the FUTURES Program at Pioneer Regional Educational Service Agency. He previously worked as a teacher and department head at White County Middle School.

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Supports equal access to education for all students.

- Supports equal access to education for all students.

As of March 11, 2026, Craig Poore did not have a website or any information online.

Advocates for funding academic support programs to address learning gaps.

- Advocates for funding academic support programs to address learning gaps.

Prioritizes addressing student mental health needs.

- Prioritizes addressing student mental health needs.

Craig Poore

Craig Poore earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and a master's degree in education from Western Governors University. He lives with his wife, Hollie, and their two children.

Craig Poore currently serves as a member of the Lumpkin County School Board for District 2 in Georgia. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term.

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Taylor Gilleland biography

Taylor Mashburn Gilleland lives in Dawsonville, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Georgia, a master's degree in education from Georgia Southern University, and an education specialist degree in teacher leadership from Valdosta State University. She and her husband Coby serve as missionaries to incarcerated individuals via World Harvest Baptist Missions. They have two children.

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Taylor's campaign for Lumpkin County Board of Education District 2 is her first run for public office.

Taylor currently works as chair and assistant professor of the the Walpot School of Education at Truett McConnell University. 

Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

- Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

As of March 11, 2026, Taylor Mashburn Gilleland did not have a website or any information online.

Taylor Mashburn Gilleland

Taylor Mashburn Gilleland lives in Dawsonville, Georgia. She has an education specialist degree in teacher leadership from Valdosta State University, a master's degree in education from Georgia Southern University, and a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Georgia. She and her husband Coby serve as missionaries to incarcerated individuals via World Harvest Baptist Missions. They have two children.

Taylor currently works as Chair and Assistant Professor of the the Walpot School of Education at Truett McConnell University. 

Taylor Mashburn Gilleland (Coby-Taylor Gilleland) and her husband live in Lumpkin County.

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- 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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