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Heather Melissa Fletcher
NONPARTISAN
Heather Melissa Fletcher is running for Clarke County Board of Education Member, District 5.
Personal background
Heather M. Fletcher is originally from South Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Georgia, as well as a master's degree in Spanish from the University of Georgia. She lives in Athens, Georgia.
Professional background
Heather currently owns and operates H.M. Fletcher Real Estate, an independent real estate brokerage she founded in Athens. She also serves as a Spanish instructor in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia. She previously worked as a realtor at Keller Williams Greater Athens, and prior to that she taught Spanish at Cedar Shoals High School in the Clarke County School District.
Political background
Heather's campaign for the Clarke County Board of Education to represent District 5 is her first run for public office.
Access to Education
Supports the Career Ready Program, which connects students with local businesses and tradespeople through a Career Speaker Series and a Career Mentoring Program.
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School Curriculum
Advocates for the expansion of literacy mentorship programs.
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School Facilities & Resources
Plans to allocate funds to purchase Yondr pouches, which are pouches that lock up cell phones, for all middle and high school students.
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Student Wellbeing
Supports restricting smartphone use in middle and high schools.
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Teachers
As of March 11, 2026, Heather Melissa Fletcher’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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