Who's Running: Durham Public Schools Board of Education

Gabby Rivero is a parent of students currently enrolled in Durham Public Schools. She is a longtime Durham resident.

Gabby is the founder of a therapeutic dance company.

Rivero’s is a program manager at the Hunt Institute, where she works on national programs for education leadership. She was appointed by the Governor to the DRIVE Task Force (Developing a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education), which works to increase teacher diversity across North Carolina. She is the founder of Express & Release Therapeutic Dance and serves as a board member for the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce.

Gabby is the founder of a therapeutic dance company. She currently serves on the citys recreation advisory committee.

Supports enhancing school facilities and resources, though specific details on her stance are not provided.

- Supports enhancing school facilities and resources, though specific details on her stance are not provided.

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As of January 2, 2026, Gabby Rivero did not have a website or any information online.

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Gabby Rivero

Gabby Rivero is a parent of students currently enrolled in Durham Public Schools. She is a longtime Durham resident known for her advocacy in social justice and mental health.

Rivero’s career focuses on education policy, business, and the arts. She is a program manager at the Hunt Institute, where she works on national programs for education leadership. She was appointed by the Governor to the DRIVE Task Force (Developing a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education), which works to increase teacher diversity across North Carolina. Additionally, she is the founder of Express & Release Therapeutic Dance and serves as a board member for the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce.

Rivero is a community advocate with experience in local government advisory roles. She currently serves on the City of Durham’s Recreation Advisory Committee.

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

- 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. 