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Allen Daniel has a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University.

Allen is the owner of Allen Daniel and Associates, a computer hardware and software business.

Daniel previously ran for for the Clemmons Village Council in 2019 and an at-large seat on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education in 2022, but did not win.

As of April 6, 2026, Allen Daniel did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes every child should have the opportunity for an excellent education, regardless of race or economic status, by ensuring sufficient qualified educators and support staff in every school.

Believes every child should have access to an excellent education, regardless of race or economic status, by ensuring sufficient qualified educators and support staff in every school.

- Believes every child should have access to an excellent education, regardless of race or economic status, by ensuring sufficient qualified educators and support staff in every school.

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Fentress hopes to be first Democrat to win district in decades

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Curtis Fentress is originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Haverford College and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He lives in Winston-Salem with his wife, Laura, and their three children.

Curtis currently works as a marketing director at Ecolab, a global sustainability and services company. He previously worked in senior marketing and management roles at Ecolab, and held research and project management positions at Visit Philadelphia, a tourism marketing organization. Earlier in his career, Curtis also worked as an area organizer for a U.S. presidential campaign.

Curtis Fentress previously ran in the Democratic primary for a District B seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in March 2024 but did not win.

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Curtis previously ran in the Democratic primary for a District B seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in March 2024 but did not win.

Supports increased county investment in public school infrastructure and facilities as a budget priority.

- Supports increased county investment in public school infrastructure and facilities as a budget priority.

Emphasizes strengthening public education access for all students and opposes policies that weaken public schools in favor of private alternatives.

- Emphasizes strengthening public education access for all students and opposes policies that weaken public schools in favor of private alternatives.

Supports prioritizing teacher pay and views educators as central to the county’s long-term success.

- Supports prioritizing teacher pay and views educators as central to the county’s long-term success.

As of April 6, 2026, Curtis Fentress’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Connects student wellbeing to strong public schools and broader county investment in education and community stability.

- Connects student wellbeing to strong public schools and broader county investment in education and community stability.

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Jill Nelson Berlin is originally from Forsyth County. She is married to Superior Court Judge Aaron Berlin. Jill and her husband have four children and live in Forsyth County.

Jill currently works as the founder of RSVP 65, a financial services firm focused on retirement planning and insurance. She previously worked as a chief operating officer, a radio show host, a journalist, and a political contributor on television.

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Jill’s campaign for County Board of Education Member in Forsyth County School Board District 2 in North Carolina is her first run for public office.

Supports fiscal responsibility related to school board contracts and school debt.

- Supports fiscal responsibility related to school board contracts and school debt.

As of April 6, 2026, Jill Nelson Berlin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports transparency among school board members as a way to support teachers, parents, and students.

- Supports transparency among school board members as a way to support teachers, parents, and students.

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Believes in improving the safety of children attending schools in the district.

- Believes in improving the safety of children attending schools in the district.

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Lee is an exceptional children's teacher and a central office staff member in the homebound program. She works at Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.

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Lee Childress is a special education teacher for children with disabilities. He is also a central office employee. 

Lee's campaign for Forsyth County Board of Education Member is his first run for public office.

Plans to keep students and staff prioritized in decision making, especially "exceptional" students and their specific needs.

Plans to use funds responsibly and transparently to support students, educators, and "safe, high-quality schools" while keeping classrooms and staff prioritized.

Believes in open and honest leadership with input from students, staff, families, and the community to ensure everybody has "a real voice and meaningful decision-making power to boost morale and investment in our schools."

- Plans to keep students and staff prioritized in decision making, especially "exceptional" students and their specific needs.
- Plans to use funds responsibly and transparently to support students, educators, and "safe, high-quality schools" while keeping classrooms and staff prioritized.
- Believes in open and honest leadership with input from students, staff, families, and the community to ensure everybody has "a real voice and meaningful decision-making power to boost morale and investment in our schools."

Advocate for students with disabilities and the staff that supports them.

As of April 6, 2026, Lee Childress did not have a website or any information online.

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As of April 6, 2026, Marie Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

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Bob Weiss is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy, and his master's degree in business administration from Boston University. He serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army of Winston-Salem. Bob lives with his wife, Lisa, in Winston-Salem.

Bob currently works as the CEO of American EB 5 Capital Group, an equity and debt financing firm, He previously worked as a referee for US Rowing. Bob served as a colonel in the U.S. Army.

As of April 6, 2026, Robert (Bob) Weiss did not have a website or any information online.

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Robert is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University. He has a bachelor’s degree in intermediate education from Winston-Salem State University and a master’s degree in education from Wake Forest University. He lives with his wife, a retired school teacher, and their two children in Clemmons. He attends Agape Faith Church.

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Robert Barr is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in intermediate education from Winston-Salem State University and a master’s degree in education from Wake Forest University. He lives with his wife, and their two children in Clemmons. He attends Agape Faith Church.

Robert is a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. He has served in this role since January 5, 2023. He previously worked as a teacher and curriculum coordinator for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 14 years, teaching third through fifth grades at Moore Elementary, sixth and seventh grades at Paisley Middle, seventh grade at Kernersville Middle, and coordinating curriculum at Atkins Middle School.

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Robert previously worked as a teacher and curriculum coordinator for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

Robert is currently a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Supports ensuring every school has "competent, qualified teachers; support personnel, and teaching resources."

Wants to ensure every school has "competent, qualified teachers; support personnel, and teaching resources."

Supports increased security on school campuses.

- Wants to ensure every school has "competent, qualified teachers; support personnel, and teaching resources."
- Supports increased security on school campuses.

Supports students attending schools closest to their homes.

- Supports students attending schools closest to their homes.

Supports maintaining classroom jobs and an appropriate teacher-student ratio.

Supports providing teaching supplies and resources needed to teach effectively.

Supports listening to teachers' concerns.

Prioritizes listening to teachers' concerns.

- Supports maintaining classroom jobs and an appropriate teacher-student ratio.
- Supports providing teaching supplies and resources needed to teach effectively.
- Prioritizes listening to teachers' concerns.

Supports reducing "unnecessary assessments that inhibit teachers from having time to teach."

- Supports reducing "unnecessary assessments that inhibit teachers from having time to teach."

Supports anti-bullying policies, especially through texting and other social media.

- Supports anti-bullying policies, especially through texting and other social media.

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As of April 6, 2026, Susan Conway did not have a website or any information online.

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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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