Claude "Clutch" Cooper is from Corapeake, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a minor in biology from Shaw University. He is married to Linda Anderson, a father of three college graduates, and a grandfather of four.

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Claude is the recreation director for the town of Enfield, where he has worked for 22 years. He also previously served as a math teacher and boys basketball coach at Inborden High School. He later taught mathematics and coached basketball at Enfield High School. He also served nine years as an assistant principal at Enfield High and Southeast Halifax High Schools. For 23 years, he served as principal at various schools, including Enfield Middle, Everetts Elementary, and WR Davie Middle Schools. 

Claude is currently vice chairman of the Halifax County Board of Education. He is serving his third term.

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As of January 2, 2026, Claude (Clutch) Cooper did not have a website or any information online.

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Claude (Clutch) Cooper

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Claude "Clutch" Cooper is from Corapeake, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in mathematics with a minor in biology from Shaw University. He is married to Linda Anderson, a father of three college graduates, and a grandfather of four.

Claude is a retired educator. He previously worked as a math teacher and boys basketball coach at Inborden High School. He also taught mathematics and coached basketball at Enfield High School. He served as an assistant principal for nine years at Enfield High and Southeast Halifax High Schools. For 23 years, he served as principal at various schools, including Enfield Middle, Everetts Elementary, and WR Davie Middle Schools. He also served as recreation director for the town of Enfield for 22 years, where he developed sports programs. 

Claude is currently vice chairman of the Halifax County Board of Education. He is serving his fourth term.

Supports innovative educational programs and interdisciplinary teaching to enhance school performance.

Claude (Clutch) Cooper earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Shaw University. He is married with three children.

Claude (Clutch) Cooper is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

Claude is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

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- 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. 