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David is from Dare County and attended Manteo High School. He lives in Manteo with his wife Shannon. 

David previously worked as transportation director for Dare County Schools

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David Twiddy currently serves as a member of the Dare County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term. He is currently chairman of the board.

As of June 14, 2024, David Twiddy did not have a website or any information online.

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Melissa is from Farmville, Virginia and she is a mother.

Melissa Zehner's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Dare County is her first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Melissa Zehner did not have a website or any information online.

Opposes school vouchers and believes they remove funding from local schools and fund private school education.

Said, "The Board of Education should not be an echo chamber, but should be committed to fostering open communication, while seeking input from teachers, families, and community members to make informed decisions that protect public education opportunities in Dare County."

- Opposes school vouchers and believes they remove funding from local schools and fund private school education.
- Said, "The Board of Education should not be an echo chamber, but should be committed to fostering open communication, while seeking input from teachers, families, and community members to make informed decisions that protect public education opportunities in Dare County."

Said, "Teachers deserve better pay, better support, and they deserve to be treated like the professionals they are."

- Said, "Teachers deserve better pay, better support, and they deserve to be treated like the professionals they are."

Believes the Early College program needs to have a more detailed plan with realistic alternatives.

- Believes the Early College program needs to have a more detailed plan with realistic alternatives.

Melissa Zehner

- 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. 

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