Patsy Jordan: Cherokee School Employees "Are My Heroes"

Patsy received a degree in curriculum and instruction. She resides in Cherokee County with her husband. They attend Mica Baptist Church.

Cherokee school board member earns honor from Mountain Education Charter High School

Patsy has worked as a teacher for Mountain Education’s evening school programs in Pickens and Dawson counties. She has over 48 years of educational experience.

Board of Education - Cherokee County School District

Patsy Jordan

Patsy Jordan currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Cherokee County Board of Education. She was elected in 2012 and has served three terms.

Supports the expansion of vocational education.

- Supports the expansion of vocational education.

Access to Education

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Said, "I will work towards creating a student-centered educational environment where each student's unique needs and perspectives are acknowledged and addressed."

Wanted to address furlough days and larger class sizes.

Said, "...My hope is that the STEM and Fine Arts Academies will expand to the middle and high school levels."

- Said, "I will work towards creating a student-centered educational environment where each student's unique needs and perspectives are acknowledged and addressed."
- Wanted to address furlough days and larger class sizes.
- Said, "...My hope is that the STEM and Fine Arts Academies will expand to the middle and high school levels."

School Curriculum

Plans to implement anonymous surveys to gather input from employees and the community to enhance decision-making.

Advocated collaboration with the board of education members and county and state elected officials.

Wanted to address the decrease in state and federal funding.

- Plans to implement anonymous surveys to gather input from employees and the community to enhance decision-making.
- Advocated collaboration with the board of education members and county and state elected officials.
- Wanted to address the decrease in state and federal funding.

School Facilities & Resources

As of June 23, 2025, Patsy Jordan did not have a website or any information online.

Student Wellbeing

Advocates supporting teachers through teaching tools and professional development opportunities.

Advocated addressing increased health insurance costs for employees.

- Advocates supporting teachers through teaching tools and professional development opportunities.
- Advocated addressing increased health insurance costs for employees.

Teachers

- 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.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Cherokee County Board of Education Member, District 2

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