Brad Scott earned a bachelor's degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University, a master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Gardner-Webb University.

Brad is the Department Chair of Business programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, North Carolina. He works at A-B Tech, where he oversees faculty, manages curriculum, and handles budgets for business, economics, marketing, accounting, and finance courses. He also leads Studio Circeo, LLC, a North Carolina–registered firm that helps entrepreneurs develop ideas, form businesses, and plan strategic growth. He previously worked in financial management, operations management, and international business at Yum! Brands, M. H. Alshaya Company, and Carrols Corporation.

Newton-Conover board member Brad Scott running in 2026

Brad is the Department Chair of Business programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, North Carolina. He works at A-B Tech, where he oversees faculty, manages curriculum, and handles budgets for business, economics, marketing, accounting, and finance courses. He also leads Studio Circeo, a North Carolina–registered firm that helps entrepreneurs develop ideas, form businesses, and plan strategic growth. He previously worked in financial management, operations management, and international business.

Believes in "enhancing" Science Technology Engineering and Math Education

- Believes in "enhancing" Science Technology Engineering and Math Education

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Advocates for growing Community College partnerships.

- Advocates for growing Community College partnerships.

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Jennifer Canrobert is a mother and member of her local church.

Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in public education finance with Iredell-Statesville Schools.

Jennifer currently serves on the Newton-Conover Education Foundation's board.

Believes strong schools are built through collaboration, transparency, and a shared focus on what is best for students.

- Believes strong schools are built through collaboration, transparency, and a shared focus on what is best for students.

As of January 2, 2026, Jennifer Canrobert did not have a website or any information online.

Jennifer Canrobert

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Joyce H. Ackerman's campaign for Newton City Board of Education Member is her first time running for public office.

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Joyce H. Ackerman

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Tim is currently a member of the Newton, North Carolina, Board of Education.

Promises to provide students with the "opportunties they deserve."

- Promises to provide students with the "opportunties they deserve."

Committed to providing staff with the "tools they need."

- Committed to providing staff with the "tools they need."

As of January 2, 2026, Tim Hayes did not have a website or any information online.

Tim Hayes

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and make decisions about the superintendent’s personnel recommendations.
- Members of the board must act as a unit based on majority rule. A member cannot make decisions or act independently.
- Board of Education members are elected to staggered four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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