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Brenda Eskridge
DEMOCRAT
Brenda Eskridge is running for Gaston County Board of Education Member.
Personal background
Brenda Eskridge is from Mount Holly, North Carolina. She has a master’s degree in health administration from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She lives with her three children in Mount Holly. She attends a Baptist church.
Professional background
Brenda is the Director of Professional Billing Governance and Risk in the Legal Affairs department at CaroMont Health. She works there in that role. She previously worked as a medical receptionist at a prominent orthopedic practice in downtown Washington, DC, and founded The Jonah Pearl Group, a healthcare consulting firm, in 2023.
Political background
Brenda Eskridge's campaign for an at-large seat on the Gaston County Schools Board of Education is her first entry into politics.
School Facilities & Resources
Supports equitable funding for all schools, regardless of location or demographics.
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Access to Education
Supports school choice, but believes all schools must function at a high level so that families choose school choice as an option, not a necessity.
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Teachers
As of January 5, 2026, Brenda Eskridge’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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School Curriculum
Supports the expansion of career and technical education programs.
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Student Wellbeing
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