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Dean earned his associate's degree in criminal justice from Nash Community College, his degree in law enforcement administration from University of Mount Olive, and his master's degree in organizational leadership from Bellevue University.

Nash News: Dean Edwards: Community Leader

Dean is currently the assistant chief of police for Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Previously, he was a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Lieutenant.

Nash County Public Schools: Meet the Board

Dean Edwards currently serves on the Nash County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

As of July 31, 2024, Dean Edwards did not have a website or any information online.

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Franklin is originally from Spring Hope, where he still lives. He attended Southern Nash High School and Appalachian State University.

Previously, Franklin worked at Southern Nash High School.

Ballotpedia: Franklin Lamm

Franklin Lamm currently serves as a member of the Nash County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2004 and is serving his fifth term.

As of July 31, 2024, Franklin Lamm 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. 

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