Nelson served Martin County School for 32 years as a teacher and reading coach. The Robersonville High School graduate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with certifications in K-12 Reading, K-4 Education, and ELA/Social Studies for grades 6-8.

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Pat C. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Pat C. Nelson previously worked as a teacher and reading coach for Martin County School.

The board approved Nelson’s appointment to the District 2 seat during the August 5 regularly scheduled meeting.

Pat was appointed to the District 2 seat on the Martin County Board of Education.

Pat was appointed to the District 2 seat on the Martin County Board of Education in August 2024. She was first elected to the position in November 2024. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Pat C. Nelson did not have a website or any information online.

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Pat C. Nelson

Supports improving educational resources for students.

As of September 2, 2026, Pat C. Nelson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Campaign themes

Nelson's campaign themes include:

- Improving educational resources for students
- Increasing teacher salaries
- Enhancing community involvement in schools

Pat C. Nelson (Martin County Board of Education District 2, North Carolina, candidate 2024)

- 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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