Coleman brings 40 years of experience in education to the board. He is also a parent of two children who graduated from Cleveland County schools before going on to earn higher degrees. Coleman has been a teacher, principal, coach, and athletic director – all in the same school district.

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Coleman Hunt is a parent of two children who graduated from Cleveland County schools.

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Coleman has worked as a teacher, principal, coach, and athletic director in the same school district.

Cleveland County is lucky to have four excellent Democratic candidates running for School Board this election. Experienced, steady, thoughtful incumbents Phillip Glover, Dena Green, and Coleman Hunt are running for re-election. Passionate quick-learning newcomer Meghan Hoppes is seeking a first term.

Phillip Glover, a local business owner who retired from the North Carolina Highway Patrol after 30 years of service, has served on the school board for 17 years. Phillip has one child who is currently in the Cleveland County school system and another who is attending NC State University. Phillip’s wife, Holly Glover, has taught in our school system for over 27 years.

Coleman Hunt and Dena Green have both served on the school board for 5 years each.

Coleman has served on the Cleveland County school board for five years.

Coleman has served on the Cleveland County school board.

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As of January 5, 2026, Coleman Hunt did not have a website or any information online.

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Q: How do you intend to facilitate team work if elected to the board?

Teamwork means coming up with a plan together as a group of individuals. If elected to the Cleveland County Board of Education I plan to come as a team member bringing new ideas and listening to the ideas of others. As a former coach, I know the importance of listening to others, debating, and coming up with a game plan that will be successful. I plan to listen and give input as decisions are made that will impact the stakeholders of Cleveland County Schools.

My priorities are to help expand the educational opportunities for our students and make decisions that will help improve the academic performances of all students. Help ensure that Cleveland County Schools implement a plan to recruit and retain the best and diverse staff of people to educate our students.

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Prioritizes expanding educational opportunities for students and improving academic performance.

- Prioritizes expanding educational opportunities for students and improving academic performance.

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Q: What do you think are the top three challenges currently facing Cleveland County Schools?

Schools around the nation, when it comes to public education, are facing challenges. Cleveland County Schools are no different. They face the challenge of staffing classrooms with quality teachers. The teacher shortage has affected the quality of education that each school can offer to its students. Keeping up with capital needs is another challenge that Cleveland County Schools faces each year. Also, they face the challenge of preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Public schools are our future and Cleveland County Schools must develop plans to recruit and retain the best teachers to educate our students.

Calls for Cleveland County Schools to develop and implement plans to recruit and retain teachers and diverse staff.

- Calls for Cleveland County Schools to develop and implement plans to recruit and retain teachers and diverse staff.

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Coleman has been a teacher, principal, coach, and athletic director in the Cleveland County school district.

Coleman is currently a member of the Cleveland County Board of Education. He has served on the board for 5 years. Coleman has 40 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, coach, and athletic director.

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- 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. 

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