Candidates express sentiments about middle school concerns

Fernanda currently attends the University of Georgia for a graduate degree in HR Management. She earned a business management degree from Mercer University. She resides in Burke County with her three children. She is involved in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council.

Fernanda currently works for Plant Vogtle. She also serves as the youth director of Oak Grove Baptist Church. 

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Fernanda "Toni" War-Buxton's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Burke County School Board District 4 is her first entry into politics.

As of March 23, 2024, Fernanda "Toni" Ward-Buxton did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports increased access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses for middle school students.

Supports increased access to advanced placement classes.

- Supports increased access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses for middle school students.
- Supports increased access to advanced placement classes.

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Supports parents working with their children at home.

- Supports parents working with their children at home.

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Supports training programs for educators.

- Supports training programs for educators.

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Fernanda "Toni" Ward-Buxton

Jeff earned two associate's degrees in business administration and science from Middle Georgia College and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering technology from Georgia Southern University. He lives with his wife, Pam. Mallard is a member and deacon at Botsford Baptist Church.



Jeff has worked as the lead chemistry technician at Plant Vogle Units 1 & 2 for 34 years.

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Jeff Mallard's campaign for board of education member is his first run for public office.

As of March 23, 2024, Jeff R. Mallard did not have a website or any information online.

Concerned about the decline in the quality of education at Burke County Public Schools over the past three decades.

- Concerned about the decline in the quality of education at Burke County Public Schools over the past three decades.

Concerned about physical fights at local schools.

- Concerned about physical fights at local schools.

Jeff R. Mallard

- 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.

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