Hoke News, Six candidates in the running for Hoke Board of Education

Christopher has a bachelor’s degree in social science and a master’s degree in public administration. . 

Christopher serves as a dropout prevention specialist with Hoke County Schools. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran with over 10 years of service.

Christopher Leach ran for Hoke County Board of Education in 2022, but did not win. 

As of June 7, 2025, Christopher A. Leach did not have a website or any information online.

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Ashley currently lives in Hoke County.  She is married and has 3 children.  

Ashley B. Brock is a small business owner and a North Carolina licensed instructor. She previously worked in the medical field and later pursued a career in cosmetology.

As of September 30, 2024, Ashley B. Brock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of June 7, 2025, Ashley B. Brock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes increased parental involvement in schools benefits students, teachers, and the school system by fostering better communication and a stronger support network, helping to address bullying and behavioral issues, and creating a safer, more positive learning environment.

Believes increased parental involvement in schools benefits students, teachers, and the school system.

- Believes increased parental involvement in schools benefits students, teachers, and the school system.

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Wants to create an environment where teachers feel valued, heard, and safe.

- Wants to create an environment where teachers feel valued, heard, and safe.

Supports a resolution to form an "Ad Hoc Parental Committee", which would provide a formal means for the Board and Hoke County Schools leaders to gather input from parents and guardians of enrolled students.

- Supports a resolution to form an "Ad Hoc Parental Committee", which would provide a formal means for the Board and Hoke County Schools leaders to gather input from parents and guardians of enrolled students.

Wants to ensure that safety protocols are updated and that mental health resources are available to students and staff

- Wants to ensure that safety protocols are updated and that mental health resources are available to students and staff

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Dr. Deltarina Carr

Deltarina is from Bridgeport, CT. She holds degrees in sacred theology, Christian education, philosophy, childhood psychology, sociology, and public administration from Emmaus Theological Bible College. Deltarina lives in Raeford with her husband, Lent. 

Deltarina is a pastor at Emmaus Cathedral GPACFB International Church. She is also a business owner and directs chapters of a mentorship program. She was chairwoman for the Bridgeport CT Board of Education Alliance for Community Empowerment Policy and Curriculum Council.

Deltarina V. Carr's campaign for county board of education member is her first run for public office.

Wants a teaching assistant in every K-3 classroom and one assistant in every two classes for grades 4 and 5.

- Supports reducing class sizes.
- Wants a teaching assistant in every K-3 classroom and one assistant in every two classes for grades 4 and 5.

Supports lobbying to achieve universal Pre-K.

- Supports lobbying to achieve universal Pre-K.

Supports creating a task force between parents and teachers to advance equity.

Wants to prioritize recruiting a "diverse teacher workforce."

- Supports creating a task force between parents and teachers to advance equity.
- Wants to prioritize recruiting a "diverse teacher workforce."

Wants a curriculum that "meets the needs of the whole child."

- Wants a curriculum that "meets the needs of the whole child."

Wants to increase the number of counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers in schools.

Supports working with community organizations to give students access to after school programs and health resources.

- Wants to increase the number of counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers in schools.
- Supports working with community organizations to give students access to after school programs and health resources.

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Fayetteville Observer's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Jessica Hendrix Brown

Jessy lives in Raeford with her husband, Taylor, and their children.

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Jessy owns a publishing company. She previously held administrative roles for Hoke County Schools 

Jessica Hendrix Brown's campaign for county board of education member is her first run for public office.

As of June 7, 2025, Jessica Hendrix (Jessy) Brown did not have a website or any information online.

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John holds a doctorate degree. He lives in Hoke County. 

John worked as a deputy sheriff and as an auto factory worker. He served in the US Army and Navy for 36 years. 

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John F. Harry ran for memeber of the Hoke County Commissioner in 2024 and Hoke County Board of Education in 2022, but he did not win either race. 

As of June 7, 2025, John F. Harry did not have a website or any information online.

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Keisha is from Raeford, North Carolina. She attended Hoke County High, then studied management at Bellevue University, early childhood education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, and HR/management at the Webster Leiden Campus in the Netherlands.

As of August 3, 2024, Keisha Bronson Gill did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Keisha Bronson Gill is a member of the Hoke County Board of Education. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. 

Supported the construction of a new high school in the county.

- Supported the construction of a new high school in the county.

As of June 7, 2025, Keisha Bronson Gill did not have a website or any information online.

Emphasized the importance of teacher relationships to improve student wellbeing.

- Emphasized the importance of teacher relationships to improve student wellbeing.

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Carr has a master's in public administration and doctorate's in philosophy, christian education, and sacred theology. He been a resident of Hoke County for 9 years.

Carr currently serves as chancellor/professor of ECEI University. He is the owner/CEO of Emmaus Corp. Embassy Enterprise Group, LLC, and president of the North Carolina Taxi Workers Alliance, Inc. (NCTWA) Labor Union Agency. Carr also works as a risk management specialist, legal research analyst, grant writer, policy composer, and consultant/business continuity planner. He is the senior pastor of Emmaus Cathedral Churches of Raeford and Wagram, NC, and presiding prelate/general bishop of Greater Pentecostal Assembly, Churches International Conference.

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Lent C. Carr II ran for Hoke County Commissioner in 2024 but lost the Democratic primary. 

Advocates for renovating school facilities and building a new high school.

- Advocates for renovating school facilities and building a new high school.

As of June 7, 2025, Lent C. Carr II’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increased salaries for teachers.

- Supports increased salaries for teachers.

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Roosevelt is from Fayetteville. He holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership and administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Roosevelt is a pastor and business owner.

Roosevelt McPherson's campaign for county board of education member is his first run for public office.

As of June 7, 2025, Roosevelt McPherson did not have a website or any information online.

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Rosa is from Brooklyn, New York. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Fayetteville State University and a master's degree in counseling from Webster University. She is a trustee of God's Deliverance Church for All People, and a member of the ministerial allliance.

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Rosa is the director of Student Service Operations at Sandhills Community College.

Rosa is a member of the Hoke County Board of Education. She was elected in 2004 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as chair of the board and currently serves as vice chair.

As of June 7, 2025, Rosa (Niecy) McAllister-McRae’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rosa (Niecy) McAllister-McRae

Tona is from Pembroke, North Carolina and lives in Red Springs. She attended UNC Pembroke.

Tona has worked as a principal for the Robeson County public school system.

Tona Clark Jacobs' campaign for the Hoke County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

As of June 7, 2025, Tona Clark Jacobs did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 