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Angel Bowen Brown runs for School Board

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Angel graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in exercise science and obtained her degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She served as President of the School Council at Veteran's High School for 7 years. She is Christian and married with 3 children.

Angel is an owner and partner of Core Physical Therapy. She has also been the community business partner for the school council at Matthew Arthur Elementary and Veterans High School. 

Angel Bowen Brown's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Houston County is her first entry into politics.

Said, "I’m dedicated to ensuring the future generations which include my grand nieces and nephews and eventually my grandkids to be provided with the same quality of education that has shaped my children and myself.”

Believes Houston County needs "integrity, loyalty, [and] Christian leadership."

- Said, "I’m dedicated to ensuring the future generations which include my grand nieces and nephews and eventually my grandkids to be provided with the same quality of education that has shaped my children and myself.”
- Believes Houston County needs "integrity, loyalty, [and] Christian leadership."

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Said, “Kids need to learn without agendas and biases. [School] is not really a place for politics."

Said, "I come to the table with no personal agenda other than preserving and protecting our conservative values."

- Said, “Kids need to learn without agendas and biases. [School] is not really a place for politics."
- Said, "I come to the table with no personal agenda other than preserving and protecting our conservative values."

School Curriculum

Said, "We need people with business experience that understand budgets, human resource issues, having a vision, and proactive planning for growth."

Said, "As a business owner in Houston County, I have witnessed firsthand how the accomplishments of our schools enrich our community, making it an attractive locale for families to settle and thrive."

- Said, "We need people with business experience that understand budgets, human resource issues, having a vision, and proactive planning for growth."
- Said, "As a business owner in Houston County, I have witnessed firsthand how the accomplishments of our schools enrich our community, making it an attractive locale for families to settle and thrive."

School Facilities & Resources

Wants to ensure a "safe and focused" learning environment.

- Wants to ensure a "safe and focused" learning environment.

Student Wellbeing

Said, “We have to prioritize our teachers into doing what they do best, which is teaching and not all of this other extra stuff being thrusted upon them. It’s important for us to make sure that teachers should have the resources and the support they need."

- Said, “We have to prioritize our teachers into doing what they do best, which is teaching and not all of this other extra stuff being thrusted upon them. It’s important for us to make sure that teachers should have the resources and the support they need."

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Angel Bowen Brown

- Said, "I’m dedicated to ensuring the future generations which include my grand nieces and nephews and eventually my grandkids to be provided with the same quality of education that has shaped my children and myself.”
- Believes Houston County needs "Integrity, loyalty, [and] Christian Leadership."

Brown graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in exercise science and obtained her degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She served as President of the School Council at Veteran's High School for 7 years. She is Christian and married with 3 children.

Brown is an owner and partner of Core Physical Therapy. She has also been the community business partner for the school council at Matthew Arthur Elementary and Veterans High School. 

- Said, "Over the last 18 years, I’ve been pretty actively involved in various roles in the school as a parent and a community member."
- Said, "I’m dedicated to ensuring the future generations which include my grand nieces and nephews and eventually my grandkids to be provided with the same quality of education that has shaped my children and myself.”
- Believes Houston County needs, "Integrity, loyalty, [and] Christian Leadership."

- As part of the school council, Brown has worked with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Said, “We have to prioritize our teachers into doing what they do best, which is teaching and not all of this other extra stuff being thrusted upon them. It’s important for us to make sure that teachers should have the resources and the support they need."

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Caly studied political science and government at Middle Georgia State. She has two partners and two children.

Caly works as as technical leader for Cisco. She is the co-founder of Alternative Arts Alliance and has worked with Bible Belt Burlesque.

Caly Hess's campaign for county board of education member is her first entry into politics.

Wants to make options for trade school more available.

- Wants to make options for trade school more available.

Opposes academic censorship and the banning of books.

Supports instruction on internet behavior for students.

- Opposes academic censorship and the banning of books.
- Supports instruction on internet behavior for students.

Supports providing free breakfast and lunch for all students.

Advocates increasing funding for arts programs.

Wants increased transparency from counselors concerning higher education.

- Supports providing free breakfast and lunch for all students.
- Advocates increasing funding for arts programs.
- Wants increased transparency from counselors concerning higher education.

Supports the use of pronouns for students.

- Supports the use of pronouns for students.

Supports increasing pay for teachers, bus drivers, and other staff members.

- Supports increasing pay for teachers, bus drivers, and other staff members.

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Caly Hess

Caly studied Political Science and Government at Middle Georgia State. She has two partners and two children.

Caly works as as Technical Leader for Cisco. She is the co-founder of Alternative Arts Alliance and has worked with Bible Belt Burlesque.

This is Caly Hess's first entry into politics.

Clyde graduated from Warner Robins High School and Fort Valley State University. He resides in Houston County with his wife, two children, and one grandchild. He is a lifetime member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and a 35-year member of the Omega Gamma Gamma chapter in Warner Robins, Georgia. He attends First Baptist Church Garmon Street.

Clyde worked as a middle school teacher and coach for youth sports.

Clyde Jackson Jr.'s campaign for county board of education member is his first entry into politics.

Advocates making all academic and training opportunities available for all students in Houston County.

- Advocates making all academic and training opportunities available for all students in Houston County.

As of April 23, 2024, Clyde Jackson Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for leadership "whose values are consistent with those of Houston County."

Supports educational policies that represent the values of the community.

Supports fair hiring practices in the district.

- Advocates for leadership "whose values are consistent with those of Houston County."
- Supports educational policies that represent the values of the community.
- Supports fair hiring practices in the district.

Supports providing resources to students of any background or ability level to meet their needs.

Supports parent engagement in their children's education.

Wants to "enact policies intended to keep our students safe and healthy that are reflective of the times we live in."

- Supports providing resources to students of any background or ability level to meet their needs.
- Supports parent engagement in their children's education.
- Wants to "enact policies intended to keep our students safe and healthy that are reflective of the times we live in."

Advocates accountability and engagement of educators in their students' education.

- Advocates accountability and engagement of educators in their students' education.

Clyde Jackson Jr

This is Clyde Jackson Jr.'s first entry into politics.

- Supports providing resources to students of any background or ability level to meet their needs.
- Supports parent engagement in their children's education.
- Wants to "Enact policies intended to keep our students safe and healthy that are reflective of the times we live in."

As of May 10, 2024, Jake Keenum did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of April 23, 2024, Jake Keenum did not have a website.

Jake Keenum

As of May 5, 2024, Jake Keenum did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of April 23, 2024, Jake Keenum did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Sheila is married and has children and grandchildren. She previously served as parent-teacher organization president at Northside Elementary School. 

Sheila is the pastor at a small Warner Robins congregation, Total Agape Healing & Deliverance Ministries.   

Sheila Ashley was a candidate for the County Board of Education Member in Houston County in the general election in 2014 and in 2018 but lost both elections.

Supports those who choose not to go to college after high school and celebrates seniors starting jobs, not college.

Said, "I want to ensure, that all Houston County students receive a quality education, regardless of their zipcode."

Said, "If you don't believe children who come from economically disadvantaged families are at a greater risk of not graduating, than students who come from a more affluent household... think AGAIN!!!"

Said, "For me this is NOT politicking for power or campaigning for a seat, it's about a passion and commitment to see all children have the same opportunity at excellence in education."

- Supports those who choose not to go to college after high school and celebrates seniors starting jobs, not college.
- Said, "I want to ensure, that all Houston County students receive a quality education, regardless of their zipcode."
- Said, "If you don't believe children who come from economically disadvantaged families are at a greater risk of not graduating, than students who come from a more affluent household... think AGAIN!!!"
- Said, "For me this is NOT politicking for power or campaigning for a seat, it's about a passion and commitment to see all children have the same opportunity at excellence in education."

Houston Co. Board of Education Post 6 candidates focus on school safety

Said, "I want to get to know what the parents are thinking. What's their concerns, what the students concerns are. Get in the schools, get boots on the ground and begin to bring the village together."

- Said, "I want to get to know what the parents are thinking. What's their concerns, what the students concerns are. Get in the schools, get boots on the ground and begin to bring the village together."

As of April 23, 2024, Sheila Ashley did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to advocate for families who have children with special needs and disabilities.

Said, "You can't really think about what you are supposed to be learning if in the inside, you are saying 'are we going to have a school shooting today, am I going to get jumped in the bathroom and no one find me in the bathroom.' Safety is definitely a priority."

Said, "When children have no one to believe in them, they are more likely to fail to thrive, succeed and end up with a criminal record"

Said, "Many children get in trouble, but their stories don't have to end troubled... when someone will take the time to 'Be the Village' and love them to the fullest of their god-given potential."

Opposes arming teachers and said supports hiring more resource officers to combat the issue.

Said, "Working with their teachers, doctors, community influencers, athletic coaches, friends and other family members...To ensure that we  are all working together, with the children's best interest at heart."

Said, "Bullying and depression is real. We can't ignore it away."

Said, "I am so tired of hearing stories everywhere I go about students with disabilities being treated like they are a problem child."

- Wants to advocate for families who have children with special needs and disabilities.
- Said, "You can't really think about what you are supposed to be learning if in the inside, you are saying 'are we going to have a school shooting today, am I going to get jumped in the bathroom and no one find me in the bathroom.' Safety is definitely a priority."
- Said, "When children have no one to believe in them, they are more likely to fail to thrive, succeed and end up with a criminal record"
- Said, "Many children get in trouble, but their stories don't have to end troubled... when someone will take the time to 'Be the Village' and love them to the fullest of their god-given potential."
- Opposes arming teachers and said supports hiring more resource officers to combat the issue.
- Said, "Working with their teachers, doctors, community influencers, athletic coaches, friends and other family members...To ensure that we  are all working together, with the children's best interest at heart."
- Said, "Bullying and depression is real. We can't ignore it away."
- Said, "I am so tired of hearing stories everywhere I go about students with disabilities being treated like they are a problem child."

Said, "I'm dedicated to supporting faculty and staff."

- Said, "I'm dedicated to supporting faculty and staff."

Sheila Ashley

Ashley adopted one of her grandchildren who has Aspergers and has custody of another child with special needs. She is the pastor at a small Warner Robins congregation, Total Agape Healing & Deliverance Ministries and has worked as an advocate for parents in Houston County since 2005.

Sheila Ashley has experience as a Pastor, Mentor, Advocate, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, and Community Activist.   

As of April 23, 2024, Sheila Ashley did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants to advocate for families who have children with special needs and disabilities.
- Said, "You can't really think about what you are supposed to be learning if in the inside, you are saying 'are we going to have a school shooting today, am I going to get jumped in the bathroom and no one find me in the bathroom.' Safety is definitely a priority."
- Said, "When children have no one to believe in them, they are more likely to fail to thrive, succeed and end up with a criminal record"
- Said, "Many children get in trouble, but their stories don't have to end troubled...when someone will take the time to 'Be the Village' and love them to the fullest of their god-given potential."
- Opposes arming teachers and said supports hiring more resource officers to combat the issue.
- Said, "Working with their teachers, doctors, community influencers, athletic coaches, friends and other family members...To ensure that we  are all working together, with the children's best interest at heart."
- Said, "Bullying and depression is real. We can't ignore it away."
- Said, "I am so tired of hearing stories everywhere I go about students with disabilities being treated like they are a problem child."

- Has experience as the parent-teacher organization president at Northside Elementary School.
- Said, "I'm dedicated to supporting faculty and staff."

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Yancey studied at Georgia Bible College and American Military University. He is married and has 4 children.

Yancey is a pastor at Greater Victory Church and works at Robins Air Force Base as a Community Resilience Coordinator. He previously served in the US Air Force. Yancey also worked as a teacher's aide helping students with learning disabilities.

Yancey Brown's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Houston County is his first entry into politics.

Wants to educate the public on the rules and procedures of the school board.

Said, "I gave majority of my time helping children through the means of the church but when it comes to education, I really feel that on the board we need to have parents that actually have kids within the school board now."

Said, "We can also look to increase online and hybrid learning to give the student and the parent the freedom to assist them in their education route."

- Wants to educate the public on the rules and procedures of the school board.
- Said, "I gave majority of my time helping children through the means of the church but when it comes to education, I really feel that on the board we need to have parents that actually have kids within the school board now."
- Said, "We can also look to increase online and hybrid learning to give the student and the parent the freedom to assist them in their education route."

School board candidates speak about budgets, mental health during forum

Wants to implement "basic" life skills into the curriculum, such as budgeting and finances.

Wants to increase female exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

- Wants to implement "basic" life skills into the curriculum, such as budgeting and finances.
- Wants to increase female exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Believes that taxes have to be increased in order to improve teacher salaries while also maintaining the funds that are currently being used to build and sustain school facilities.

Supports alternatives to college such as technical schools.

- Believes that taxes have to be increased in order to improve teacher salaries while also maintaining the funds that are currently being used to build and sustain school facilities.
- Supports alternatives to college such as technical schools.

Wants to implement more behavioral therapists and resource officers into the school environment.

Believes guidance counselors should not be responsible for managing student mental health concerns.

- Wants to implement more behavioral therapists and resource officers into the school environment.
- Wants to implement "mental health days."
- Believes guidance counselors should not be responsible for managing student mental health concerns.

Said, "I realized that by talking to some educators they kind of feel like they’re not being heard. They feel that there is some type of barrier between talking to school board members as well as the educators."

Wants to ensure the county retains its teachers and provide them with any assistance they need.

- Said, "I realized that by talking to some educators they kind of feel like they’re not being heard. They feel that there is some type of barrier between talking to school board members as well as the educators."
- Wants to ensure the county retains its teachers and provide them with any assistance they need.

Yancey Brown

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Yancey Brown studied at Georgia Bible College and American Military University. He is a pastor at Greater Victory Church and is married with 4 children.

Yancey Brown serves in the U.S. Air Force and currently works at Robins Air Force Base as a Community Resilience Coordinator.

- Wants to educate the public on the rules and procedures of the school board.
- Said, "I gave majority of my time helping children through the means of the church but when it comes to education, I really feel that on the board we need to have parents that actually have kids within the school board now."

- Wants to implement "basic" life skills into the curriculum.
- Wants to increase female exposure to STEM fields.

- Wants to increase taxes to improve teacher salaries while maintaining the funds that are currently being used to build and maintain school facilities.

- Wants to implement more behavioral therapists and resource officers into the school environment.
- Recognized that children needed assistance due to his experience as a Youth Pastor. He shared that the church started to host a bible study program on Wednesday nights to assist students with homework help.
- Wants to implement mental health days.

- Worked as a teacher’s aide helping children with learning disabilities.
- His main priority if elected is to provide assistance to educators.
- Said, "I realized that by talking to some educators they kind of feel like they’re not being heard. They feel that there is some type of barrier between talking to school board members as well as the educators."
- Brown wants to ensure the county retains its teachers.
- Believes guidance counselors should not be responsible for managing student mental health concerns.

- 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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