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Megan Kornhauser is a resident of Watauga County.

Primary ballot set with contested local races - Watauga Democrat

Megan's campaign for county board of education in Watauga County is her first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Megan (Chayyim) Kornhauser did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

Opposes book bans and attempts to "erase uncomfortable truths in history".

Opposes "Christian hegemony" in schools, specifically speaking out against mandates to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

- Opposes book bans and attempts to "erase uncomfortable truths in history".
- Opposes "Christian hegemony" in schools, specifically speaking out against mandates to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Megan (Chayyim) Kornhauser

Megan Kornhauser identifies as a resident of District 4 in Watauga County. Her platform reflects a personal commitment to religious and social diversity, referencing her Jewish heritage and advocating for the protection of non-Christian, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC students.

Kornhauser’s candidacy is a direct response to the recent redistricting of Watauga County, which she characterizes as gerrymandering by State Senator Ralph Hise. She notes that the new maps shifted municipal elections from an at-large format to five non-contiguous districts, prompting her to run specifically to represent her home district. Her motivation is rooted in the "ever-growing" threats to public education and a sense of moral obligation, citing the rabbinical teaching: "If not now, when? If not me, who?".

Opposes book bans and attempts to "erase uncomfortable truths in history". She also opposes "Christian hegemony" in schools, specifically speaking out against mandates to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

- Opposes book bans and attempts to "erase uncomfortable truths in history". She also opposes "Christian hegemony" in schools, specifically speaking out against mandates to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

As of January 2, 2026, Megan (Chayyim) Kornhauser’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. 