Patrice Barringer (Stanly County Board of Education At-Large, North ...

Patrice Barringer is a first-time candidate for political office.

2026 North Carolina General Election

The Importance of Resources

Every school needs adequate resources to function effectively. This includes not only textbooks and supplies but also access to technology and extracurricular activities.

Funding: Schools often struggle with limited budgets. Increased funding can help provide better facilities, updated materials, and more staff.

Supporting Education: My Vision for Our Schools

Supplies: Basic supplies like pencils, paper, and books should be available to all students. When students have what they need, they can focus on learning.

Technology: In today's world, technology is essential. Schools should have access to computers, tablets, and reliable internet. This allows students to explore new ideas and learn in innovative ways.

By integrating technology into the classroom, we can prepare students for a digital future. It is essential to provide training for teachers to use these tools effectively.

Partnerships: Schools can partner with local businesses and organizations. These partnerships can provide resources, internships, and real-world experiences for students.

Supports increased school funding for facilities, updated materials, and additional staff.

Supports ensuring all students have basic school supplies, including pencils, paper, and books.

Supports providing students access to computers, tablets, reliable internet, and teacher training to use technology effectively.

Supports partnerships between schools, local businesses, and organizations to provide resources, internships, and real-world learning experiences.

- Supports increased school funding for facilities, updated materials, and additional staff.
- Supports ensuring all students have basic school supplies, including pencils, paper, and books.
- Supports providing students access to computers, tablets, reliable internet, and teacher training to use technology effectively.
- Supports partnerships between schools, local businesses, and organizations to provide resources, internships, and real-world learning experiences.

School Facilities & Resources

Fostering Inclusivity

Every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. Schools must foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Support Services: Schools should provide support for students with different needs. This includes special education services, counseling, and language support.

Parent Engagement: Parents should be encouraged to participate in their child's education. Schools can host workshops and events to involve families in the learning process.

Advocates for inclusive school environments that celebrate diversity and provide every student an equal opportunity to succeed.

Supports special education, counseling, and language services for students with different needs.

Supports encouraging parent participation through school workshops and events that involve families in learning.

- Advocates for inclusive school environments that celebrate diversity and provide every student an equal opportunity to succeed.
- Supports special education, counseling, and language services for students with different needs.
- Supports encouraging parent participation through school workshops and events that involve families in learning.

Access to Education

Professional Development: Schools should invest in ongoing training for teachers. This helps them stay updated on the latest teaching methods and technologies.

Supportive Environment: Teachers need a supportive environment to thrive. This includes manageable workloads and access to resources.

Recognition: Acknowledging the hard work of teachers is essential. Celebrating their achievements can boost morale and motivation.

Supports ongoing teacher training on current teaching methods and technologies.

Supports manageable teacher workloads and access to resources.

Supports recognizing teachers' work and achievements to strengthen morale and motivation.

- Supports ongoing teacher training on current teaching methods and technologies.
- Supports manageable teacher workloads and access to resources.
- Supports recognizing teachers' work and achievements to strengthen morale and motivation.

Teachers

Online Learning: With the rise of online platforms, students can access courses from anywhere. This flexibility allows for personalized learning experiences.

Interactive Tools: Tools like smartboards and educational apps make learning more engaging. They can help students grasp complex concepts through interactive lessons.

Cultural Awareness: Educating students about different cultures promotes understanding and respect. Schools can celebrate diversity through events and curriculum.

Supports online learning options that allow students to access courses remotely and receive more personalized learning experiences.

Supports teaching students about different cultures and incorporating diversity celebrations into school curriculum.

- Supports online learning options that allow students to access courses remotely and receive more personalized learning experiences.
- Supports teaching students about different cultures and incorporating diversity celebrations into school curriculum.

School Curriculum

Supports creating safe spaces where all students can express themselves and feel valued.

Safe Spaces: Creating safe spaces for all students is essential. This allows them to express themselves and feel valued.

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

Student Wellbeing

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Supports increased funding for schools to provide better facilities, updated materials, and more staff.

Supports access to computers, tablets, and reliable internet for students.

Supports accessible libraries for all ages, promoting a love for reading and learning.

Supports adult education programs that offer classes on job skills, technology, or personal development.

Supports investing in ongoing training for teachers.

Wants to create a "supportive environment" for teachers by ensuring "manageable workloads and access to resources."

Supports providing special education services, counseling, and language support.

Wants to create safe spaces for students to express themselves and feel valued.

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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. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system