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Malcolm Richbourg's campaign for Thomasville City Schools Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Malcolm Richbourg’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Malcolm Richbourg

Malcolm's campaign for Thomasville City Schools Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Malcolm Richbourg did not have a website or any information online.

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Ja'Quez Taylor is originally from Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. He earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University.

Ja'Quez is the founder and CEO of FuturePrep Consulting.

Ja'Quez D. Taylor (Thomasville City Schools, At-large, North ...

Ja'Quez is currently a member of the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education, serving his first term.

As of September 3, 2025, Ja'Quez D. Taylor did not have a website or any information online.

Ja'Quez D. Taylor

Ja'Quez Taylor is from Thomasville, North Carolina, and was raised in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. He holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in applied cultural thoughts from North Carolina A&T State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. He is the youngest elected school board chair in North Carolina public schools. He enjoys traveling, reading, and fashion.

Ja'Quez is an educator and educational leader. He is currently the Assistant Director of TRIO Upward Bound at North Carolina Central University. He began his career as a teacher and went on to establish a successful tutoring organization in Thomasville, NC, where he served as CEO and Director of Tutoring and School Partnerships. He has also taught elementary and middle school students in North Carolina, Tulsa, OK, and Dallas, TX. Later, he became an Impact Manager/Coach at an education nonprofit in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where he supported students, educators, district leaders, and schools through educational near-peer interventions, mentorship, and curriculum instruction. Throughout his career, Ja'Quez has held various roles, including Program Director, Director of Elementary Programs, and K-12 Education Consultant.

Ja'Quez is currently a member of the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education. He was most recently elected for a 4-year term in 2023, a historical moment for Thomasville as this is the first time in history where the citizens elected their first school board members.

Believes a supportive school community without oppressive barriers is crucial for underserved students.

Jeremiah was born and raised in Thomasville. He attended Thomasville High School, North Carolina State University, and the University of Phoenix. He is a single father.

Jeremiah has experience as a special education teacher, business owner, and author.

Jeremiah's campaign for City Board of Education Member in Thomasville, North Carolina is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, L. Jeremiah McCauley did not have a website or any information online.

L. Jeremiah McCauley

L. Jeremiah McCauley is running for Thomasville City Board of Education Member. This is his first entry into politics.

Michael L. Sinkler (Thomasville City Schools, At-large, North ...

Michael L. Sinkler's campaign for Thomasville City Schools, At-large is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Michael L. Sinkler did not have a website or any information online.

Michael L. Sinkler

Tiffany is currently a member of the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

As of September 3, 2025, Tiffany Baluka-Brannon did not have a website or any information online.

Tiffany Baluka-Brannon

Tiffany currently serves as a member of the City Board of Education for Thomasville.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and make decisions about the superintendent’s personnel recommendations.
- Members of the board must act as a unit based on majority rule. A member cannot make decisions or act independently.
- Board of Education members are elected to staggered four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.