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Michelle L. Linster graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a mother of three.

‘I Understand the Entire System’

Michelle has been the Chief Executive Officer of Synergy Consulting and Coaching for over four years. She previously worked at Bennett College, first as a professor, then as a dean and provost.

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 2, 2026, Michelle L. Linster did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Wants to expand professional development opportunities for teachers.

- Supports higher teacher pay.
- Wants to expand professional development opportunities for teachers.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Advocates for addressing school safety by identifying struggling students early on.

- Advocates for addressing school safety by identifying struggling students early on.

Student Wellbeing

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Michelle L. Linster

Guilford County Board of Elections: Candidate Filing

Michelle L. Linster is a candidate for the Guilford County Board of Education District 4 in North Carolina. She filed as a Democratic candidate on December 19, 2025.

- 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. 