Board of Education Members / Lumpkin County Schools

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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.

Board of Ed. candidate confirms he will remain on ballot

Supports equal access to education for all students.

- Supports equal access to education for all students.

Access to Education

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

School Curriculum

Advocates for funding academic support programs to address learning gaps.

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

School Facilities & Resources

Prioritizes addressing student mental health needs.

- Prioritizes addressing student mental health needs.

Student Wellbeing

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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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Lewis Craig Poore II

- 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.