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Paul Ezekiel Smith is from Savannah, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Savannah State University and a master's degree in divinity from Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta. He lives in Savannah, Georgia, and attends Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

Paul currently serves as a pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Savannah. He previously served as associate pastor and in other ministry roles at Tremont Temple Baptist Church and as interim pastor of the Historic Second African Baptist Church. Paul also has worked in literacy programs in Georgia's correctional facilities. 

Rev. Paul E. Smith Announces Candidacy for Re-Election to School Board, District 5

Paul currently serves as the District 5 Representative on the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He has served as vice president of the board since 2025. 

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Supported early childhood education access and literacy advancement.

- Supported early childhood education access and literacy advancement.

Access to Education

Advocated for expanded academic achievement strategies and student support systems.

- Advocated for expanded academic achievement strategies and student support systems.

School Curriculum

As a board member, supported the implementation of free breakfast and lunch for all students.

Pushed for the preservation of the district swimming pool.

- As a board member, supported the implementation of free breakfast and lunch for all students.
- Pushed for the preservation of the district swimming pool.

School Facilities & Resources

As of March 11, 2026, Paul Ezekiel Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Student Wellbeing

Prioritizes teacher recruitment and retention efforts.

- Prioritizes teacher recruitment and retention efforts.

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Paul Ezekiel Smith

Paul E. Smith is originally from Savannah, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Savannah State University and a master's degree in divinity from Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta. He lives in Savannah, Georgia, and attends Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

Paul currently serves as pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Savannah. He previously served as associate pastor and in other ministry roles at Tremont Temple Baptist Church and as interim pastor of the Historic Second African Baptist Church. Paul also has worked in literacy programs in Georgia's correctional facilities. 

Paul currently serves as the District 5 representative on the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He served as vice president of the board since 2025. 

As of March 11, 2026, Paul Ezekiel Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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