As of June 23, 2024, Cynthia (Cindy) Ortiz did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of May 31, 2025, Cynthia (Cindy) Ortiz did not have a website.

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Ballotpedia, C.R. Katie Eddings

Katie holds an associate's degree from Robeson Community College, a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She lives in Sanford. 

Katie has experience working as a teacher and assistant principal in Robeson County Public Schools. She also worked at Moore, Union, and Lee County Schools. She served in the U.S. Air Force.  

C.R. Katie Eddings ran for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2024, but did not win. 

As of May 31, 2025, C.R. (Katie) Eddings did not have a website or any information online.

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Carla received a degree in communication and media studies from East Carolina University and a doctorate in humanities from Stanford University of the UK. 

Carla Hooker is a motivational speaker and chief executive officer at Karla's Kids Musical Ministries.

As of June 22, 2024, Carla Hooker did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of May 31, 2025, Carla Hooker did not have a website or any information online.

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As of June 22, 2024, James (Jamey) Laudate did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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James works at SAS Institute as a research and development manager. 

James (Jamey) Laudate is currently a County Board of Education Member in Lee County. James was appointed in 2022, and is serving his first term. He ran for school board in 2020, but did not win. 

As of May 31, 2025, James (Jamey) Laudate did not have a website or any information online.

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Megan holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a master's degree in EHS, human factors, and ergonomics from North Carolina State Univeristy. 

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Megan works as a Health, Safety, and Environmental Director at Eli Lilly and Company. She previously worked as a Corporate EHS & Risk Compliance Manager for Noble Oil Services, Inc., as an EHS Supervisor for Pentair Water Quality Systems, and as a systems and safety engineer.  

Megan Garner's campaign for Lee County Board of Education Member is her first run for public office. 

As of May 31, 2025, Megan Garner did not have a website or any information online.

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As of June 23, 2024, Patrick Kelly did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly was first elected to the Lee County Board of Education in 2016, and is serving his second term.

As of May 31, 2025, Patrick Kelly did not have a website or any information online.

Supports a 2.6 million dollar investment that would raise salary for "885 employees."

- Supports a 2.6 million dollar investment that would raise salary for "885 employees."

Supports increased funding for "behavioral support" in schools.

- Supports increased funding for "behavioral support" in schools.

Sherry holds a doctorate degree in organization leadership and management from the University of Pheonix. She is a Christian. 

Sherry served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army for 33 years. 

Ballotpedia, Sherry Womack

Sherry Lynn Womack serves as a Lee County Board of Education Member. She was elected to this position in 2016, and is serving her second term. 

As of May 31, 2025, Sherry Lynn Womack did not have a website or any information online.

government technology, Lee County, NC Schools Join Lawsuit Against Social Media

Voted against a lawsuit in 2024 alleging social media companies including TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to cause harm to student mental health.

- Voted against a lawsuit in 2024 alleging social media companies including TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to cause harm to student mental health.

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As of June 23, 2024, Shonda Williams Ray did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of May 31, 2025, Shonda Williams Ray did not have a website or any information online.

Shonda Williams Ray

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 