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Curtis Fentress
DEMOCRAT
Curtis Fentress is running for Forsyth County Board of Education Member, District 2, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Curtis Fentress is originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Haverford College and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He lives in Winston-Salem with his wife, Laura, and their three children.
Professional background
Curtis currently works as a marketing director at Ecolab, a global sustainability and services company. He previously worked in senior marketing and management roles at Ecolab, and held research and project management positions at Visit Philadelphia, a tourism marketing organization. Earlier in his career, Curtis also worked as an area organizer for a U.S. presidential campaign.
Political background
Curtis previously ran in the Democratic primary for a District B seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in March 2024 but did not win.
School Facilities & Resources
Supports increased county investment in public school infrastructure and facilities as a budget priority.
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Access to Education
Emphasizes strengthening public education access for all students and opposes policies that weaken public schools in favor of private alternatives.
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Teachers
Supports prioritizing teacher pay and views educators as central to the county’s long-term success.
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School Curriculum
As of January 2, 2026, Curtis Fentress’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Student Wellbeing
Connects student wellbeing to strong public schools and broader county investment in education and community stability.
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