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Ashley Trent Ballard earned a bachelor's degree in English from Fort Valley State University and a master's degree in strategic leadership development from Clayton State University.

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Ashley’s campaign for County Board of Education Post 2 in Peach County in Georgia is his first run for public office.

Ashley currently works as an adjunct instructor of leadership development at Fort Valley State University.

As of July 23, 2026, Ashley Trent Ballard did not have a website or any information online.

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Dr. Ken Allen Banter has a bachelor s degree in elementary education from Asbury University, a master s in middle grades education from Fort Valley State University, an educational specialist degree in supervision, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Georgia. He has served as a lay leader and Sunday school teacher at Fort Valley Methodist Church since 1984. 

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Ken Allen Banter has a bachelor s degree in elementary education from Asbury University, a master s in middle grades education from Fort Valley State University, an educational specialist degree in supervision, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Banter is an educator. He previously served as the title I senior program manager at the Georgia Department of Education from 2015 to 2025. He also held multiple leadership roles in the Peach County Board of Education, including director of title I programs and principal. Earlier in his career, he worked as a cost accountant and finance manager at Blue Bird Body Company. 

Ken is an educator. He previously served as the title I senior program manager at the Georgia Department of Education from 2015 to 2025. He also held multiple leadership roles in the Peach County Board of Education, including director of title I programs and principal. Earlier in his career, he worked as a cost accountant and finance manager at Blue Bird Body Company. 

Dr. Banter previously served in multiple leadership roles on the Peach County Board of Education.

Ken's campaign for County Board of Education Member is his first run for public office.

As Title I Senior Program Manager at the Georgia Department of Education, oversaw initiatives to support disadvantaged students.

- As Title I Senior Program Manager at the Georgia Department of Education, oversaw initiatives to support disadvantaged students.

As of July 23, 2026, Ken Allen Banter did not have a website or any information online.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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