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Jessica Inman George is a wife and mother of three. She attended Appalachian State University, where she majored in Finance & Banking and double-majored in Risk Management & Insurance.

Jessica has a small business in Surry County, North Carolina.

Jessica Inman George's campaign for the District 3 seat on the Surry County Board of Education is her first entry into politics.

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Jessica's campaign for the District 3 seat on the Surry County Board of Education is her first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Jessica Inman George did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports school choice because she respects "a parent’s decision to do what is best for their children."

- Supports school choice because she respects "a parent’s decision to do what is best for their children."

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Jessica Inman George

Has a small business in Surry County, North Carolina.

As of January 2, 2026, Jessica Inman George’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Kent is a school board member. He works at the Surry County Board of Education, representing District 3.

Kent Whitaker is currently a member of the Surry County Board of Education representing District 3. He was elected in 2020 and is currently serving his first term.

Kent Whitaker currently serves as a member of the Surry County Board of Education for District 3. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. 

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

Kent Whitaker

As of January 2, 2026, Kent Whitaker’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. 

Surry County Board of Education Member, District 3, Republican Primary

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