Alyssa Norman

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Alyssa Norman is from Henderson County, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is a Christian mom of two children.

Henderson County School Board candidate profiles: Alyssa Norman

Alyssa has worked as a nurse in Henderson County for nine years.

Alyssa previously ran for the Henderson County Board of Education in 2022 but did not win.

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For Candidate Alyssa Norman on Issue school-services-resources:  
Believes that the success of a child results from a collaborative partnership among schools, children, parents, and the community.

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 5, 2026, Alyssa Norman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

For Candidate Alyssa Norman on Issue teachers:  
Values the commitment of quality employees.

Teachers

School Curriculum

For Candidate Alyssa Norman on Issue student-wellbeing:  
Values the development of the whole child.

For Candidate Alyssa Norman on Issue student-wellbeing:  
Values a safe, supportive, and caring learning environment.

Student Wellbeing

Mary Ellen Kustin

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Mary Ellen is from Columbia, South Carolina. She attended public schools. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of South Carolina. She also has a master of science degree in sustainable development and conservation biology and a master’s degree in public policy focusing on environmental policy, both from the University of Maryland. She lives with her husband and two children in Hendersonville.

Henderson County School Board candidate profiles: Mary Ellen Kustin

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Mary Ellen Kustin's campaign for Henderson County Board of Education Member is her first entry into politics.

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As of January 5, 2026, Mary Ellen Kustin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Randy Beaver ran for an appointment to the Henderson County Board of Education in 2025 but was not selected.

Randy's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Henderson County is his first entry into politics. 

As of January 5, 2026, Randy Beaver did not have a website or any information online.

Randy Beaver

As of January 5, 2026, Randy Beaver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Milan Parker

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Reid J. Barwick is from Detroit, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Western Michigan University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Central Florida. 

Reid is a corporate hospitality procurement manager. He works at resorts and casinos, where he manages sourcing of food, equipment, and vendor services. He previously worked in logistics roles at warehouses, stocking grocery store aisles, and delivering packages for a delivery company.

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Reid currently works as a freelance screenwriter. He previously worked as a transportation specialist at Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., in valet services and internal patient transport at Towne Park, and as a delivery driver at FedEx Ground. 

Reid's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Henderson County is his first run for public office. 

As of January 5, 2026, Reid J. Barwick did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to expand vocational education and career pathways.

- Wants to expand vocational education and career pathways.

Supports providing teachers with resources to succeed.

- Supports providing teachers with resources to succeed.

Said, "If a student isn’t college-bound, it seems there are too few pathways shown to them. Too many graduate without the basic life or trade skills, or the accountability they need to earn a living wage, contribute meaningfully to their community, or feel pride in their work and themselves."

Plans to address the rise of AI so that students are competitive in the workforce.

- Said, "If a student isn’t college-bound, it seems there are too few pathways shown to them. Too many graduate without the basic life or trade skills, or the accountability they need to earn a living wage, contribute meaningfully to their community, or feel pride in their work and themselves."
- Plans to address the rise of AI so that students are competitive in the workforce.

Wants to "build student confidence alongside academic achievement."

- Wants to "build student confidence alongside academic achievement."

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Reid J. Barwick

As of January 5, 2026, Reid J. Barwick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to enhance financial literacy and practical skills in the curriculum.

Shelia is the co-owner of a grading and excavating company that she co-founded in 2006. She has been with the company since then. She previously worked as a licensed cosmetologist and as a salon owner.

Henderson County School Board candidate profiles: Sheila Dale

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Shelia Dale is the co-owner of a grading and excavating company that she co-founded in 2006. She has been with the company since then. She previously worked as a licensed cosmetologist and as a salon owner.

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For Candidate Shelia Dale on Issue school-services-resources: Supports implementing a Farm to Table Program in HCPS to provide better meals for children by sourcing fresh, local food.

Supports implementing a Farm to Table Program in HCPS to provide better meals for children by sourcing fresh, local food.

- Supports implementing a Farm to Table Program in HCPS to provide better meals for children by sourcing fresh, local food.

Wants to form oversight committees to select a strong foundational curriculum free from political agendas and ensure local involvement in children's education.

- Wants to form oversight committees to select a strong foundational curriculum free from political agendas and ensure local involvement in children's education.

Supports better pay and benefits for teachers, emphasizing their importance in student education and the need for financial support.

- Supports better pay and benefits for teachers, emphasizing their importance in student education and the need for financial support.

For Candidate Sheila Dale on Issue school-curriculum: Advocates for a foundational curriculum focused on traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math, opposing political agendas and perceived indoctrination in education.

Advocates for a foundational curriculum focused on traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math, opposing political agendas and perceived indoctrination in education.

- Advocates for a foundational curriculum focused on traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math, opposing political agendas and perceived indoctrination in education.

Supports increasing school safety by adding more School Resource Officers, installing cameras, training willing staff to conceal carry, enforcing anti-bullying policies, and promoting a "See something, say something" approach.

- Supports increasing school safety by adding more School Resource Officers, installing cameras, training willing staff to conceal carry, enforcing anti-bullying policies, and promoting a "See something, say something" approach.

Shelia Dale

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

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