Otho is married to his wife, and together they have three children and eight grandsons. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural science from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, a Master of Arts degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Otho B. Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Lake Oconee Academy. He has prior experience in teaching and administrative duties.

As of July 25, 2024, Otho B Tucker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "Elevate the reputation of our schools to attract economic development to expand our tax base and grow good jobs for our students upon graduating"

Wants to "elevate the reputation of our schools to attract economic development to expand our tax base and grow good jobs for our students upon graduating."

- Wants to "elevate the reputation of our schools to attract economic development to expand our tax base and grow good jobs for our students upon graduating."

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "There are no efforts to improve the perception of our schools through results to attract economic development... Parents feel disrespected and voiceless... there is only one school system that also contains an autonomous charter school whose charter needs to be renewed now! There is no reason for the hostility towards LOA, the continued takeover attempts of LOA, or any excuse for playing games with LOA's charter... All of our schools should work together, share students, and collaborate for the benefit of all the students in Greene County."

Wants to increase collaboration between schools in order to ensure that parent and student demands are being met.

The candidate's website says, "Renew the LOA charter; keep Union Point Primary open"

Plans to renew the LOA charter and keep Union Point Primary open.

Supports ensuring all Greene County students, regardless of school type, receive top education to achieve academic success and access the American Dream, reflecting his desire for better opportunities for future generations.

- Wants to increase collaboration between schools in order to ensure that parent and student demands are being met.
- Plans to renew the LOA charter and keep Union Point Primary open.
- Supports ensuring all Greene County students, regardless of school type, receive top education to achieve academic success and access the American Dream, reflecting his desire for better opportunities for future generations.

Access to Education

Teachers

The candidate's website says, "Ensure radical ideologies never find their way into the classroom"

Opposes education about race and racism in the classroom.

- Opposes education about race and racism in the classroom.

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

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Otho B Tucker

As of July 25, 2024, Kristine Marchelle Mapp did not have a website.

 Kristine is a first grade teacher with a dual certificate in special education.

Kristine Marchelle Mapp's campaign for Board of Education Chair in Greene County is her first entry into politics. 

Kristine Marchelle Mapp

- 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.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.