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Deborah has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Deborah is a writer, part-time substitute teacher, and retired teacher. 

This will be Deborah Allen's first time running as a Cabarrus County Board of Education member. 

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As of January 2, 2026, Deborah Allen did not have a website or any information online.

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Deborah Allen

As of January 2, 2026, Deborah Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Amanda Wortman is a mother of five. She lives in Cabarrus County.

Amanda Wortman is a candidate running for the Cabarrus County Board of Education Member in the Republican Primary.

Amanda currently works as an advocate with Green Compass Global, a CBD manufacturer. She previously worked as a senior paramedic with Cabarrus County.

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Amanda previously ran for Cabarrus County Schools School Board in 2024, but did not win.


As of January 2, 2026, Amanda Wortman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports programs for students who are not attending college, such as technical education and alternative learning programs.

- Supports programs for students who are not attending college, such as technical education and alternative learning programs.

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Amanda Wortman previously ran for Cabarrus County Schools School Board in 2024, but did not win.


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Bubba went to Rowan Cabarrus Community College. He is a father. 

Bubba is a real estate broker at Bubba Hartsell exp Realty Limited Liability Company. He is also a retired coach. 

Bubba Hartsell's campaign for Cabarrus County Board of Education Member is his first time running for public office.

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Bubba Hartsell previously ran for position at the Cabarrus County School Board in 2024, but did not win. 

Advocates for greater transparency from school leadership.

- Advocates for greater transparency from school leadership.
- Supports paying teachers and staff more.

As of January 2, 2026, Bubba Hartsell did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to review and address "inappropriate" school books, especially when there is parent concern.

- Plans to review and address "inappropriate" school books, especially when there is parent concern.

Supports increased parent and community involvement in school.

- Supports increased parent and community involvement in school.

Bubba Hartsell

- Believes in full transparency
- Supports paying teachers and staff more

- Supports increased parent and community involvement in school.
- Supports "proper" leadership and support from administrators and parents

As of January 2, 2026, Bubba Hartsell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Robert Kirk earned his doctorate in education from Gardner-Webb University. He volunteers with the Rotary Club, Cannon Memorial YMCA, Dream On 3, and Northside Christian Academy.

Robert is the chief of staff for the superintendent of the Cabarrus County Schools. He previously served as a math teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, and an assistant superintendent with Cabarrus County Schools.

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Robert currently works as the director for growth and expansion for Dream On 3, a non-profit for young adults with mental health challenges and intellectual disabilities. He previously worked as the executive director of the West Cabarrus YMCA, a math teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, chief of staff, and an assistant superintendent with Cabarrus County Schools.

Robert Kirk is currently a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education. He was appointed to complete a vacant term on the board and has served with distinction as a board member.

Robert previously served as a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education.

Supports addressing deferred maintenance in schools.

- Supports addressing deferred maintenance in schools.

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Kirk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports balancing student classroom populations, expanding schools, and retaining and recruiting teachers.

- Supports balancing student classroom populations, expanding schools, and retaining and recruiting teachers.

Robert Kirk

Robert Kirk previously served as a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education.

William L. Barbee's campaign for Cabarrus County Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

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William L. Barbee ran for election to North Carolina's District 1 Stanly County Board of Commissioners in 2022.

Supports "local control" and "local values" for schools.

- Supports "local control" and "local values" for schools.
- Values fiscal responsibility.

As of January 2, 2026, William L. Barbee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports providing teachers with competitive  pay and sufficient classroom resources.

- Supports providing teachers with competitive  pay and sufficient classroom resources.

Prioritizes excellence in reading, writing, math, science, and civics.

- Supports career and technical education.
- Prioritizes excellence in reading, writing, math, science, and civics.

Believes "mental health resources should complement, not replace, learning."

- Believes "mental health resources should complement, not replace, learning."

William L. Barbee

- Supports "local control" and "local values" for schools.
- Values fiscal responsibility, which is wise spending that avoids excessive debt.

- 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. 