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Robert Kirk earned his doctorate in education from Gardner-Webb University. He volunteers with the Rotary Club, Cannon Memorial YMCA, Dream On 3, and Northside Christian Academy.

Robert is the chief of staff for the superintendent of the Cabarrus County Schools. He previously served as a math teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, and an assistant superintendent with Cabarrus County Schools.

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Robert currently works as the director for growth and expansion for Dream On 3, a non-profit for young adults with mental health challenges and intellectual disabilities. He previously worked as the executive director of the West Cabarrus YMCA, a math teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, chief of staff, and an assistant superintendent with Cabarrus County Schools.

Robert Kirk is currently a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education. He was appointed to complete a vacant term on the board and has served with distinction as a board member.

Robert previously served as a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education.

Supports addressing deferred maintenance in schools.

- Supports addressing deferred maintenance in schools.

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Kirk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

Supports balancing student classroom populations, expanding schools, and retaining and recruiting teachers.

- Supports balancing student classroom populations, expanding schools, and retaining and recruiting teachers.

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School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

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Robert Kirk previously served as a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education.

- 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. 