Che'z (Shea) Adams has a bachelors degree from Florida A&M. She is a mother and lives in Gastonia.

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Chéz Adams is originally from Tallahassee, Florida. She earned her bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University. She lives in Gastonia.

Che'z is a substitute teacher in Gaston County and a qualified mental health professional specializing in children's mental health. 

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Chéz is a substitute teacher in Gaston County and a qualified mental health professional specializing in children's mental health. Previously, she worked as a behavioral therapist for Action Behavior Centers, a teacher at Movement School, and as a program manager for Carolina Therapeutic Services.

Che'z previously ran for the Gaston County Board of Education during the pandemic.

Che'z Adams (Gaston County Schools, Gastonia Township, North Carolina, candidate 2024)

Chéz previously ran for the Gaston County Board of Education in 2024, but did not win.

Supports saving sports facilities and arts.

Believes in providing students with comprehensive mental health support.

- Supports saving sports facilities and arts.
- Believes in providing students with comprehensive mental health support.

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As of January 2, 2026, Chéz (Shea) Adams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Che'z is a substitute teacher in Gaston County and a qualified mental health professional specializing in children's mental health. Previously, she worked as a behavioral therapist for Action Behavior Centers, an exceptional children teacher at Movement School, and as a program manager for Carolina Therapeutic Services.

Chéz  previously ran for the Gaston County Board of Education in 2024, but did not win.

As of January 2, 2026, Che'z (Shea) Adams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Che'z (Shea) Adams

Chéz  previously ran for the Gaston County Board of Education in 2024, but did not win.

[Full name] previously ran for [office] in [year], but did not win.


- Believes in providing students with comprehensive mental health support.

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Lee Dedmon attended the University of North Carolina. He and his wife, Marilyn, have three children and one grandchild.

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Lee Dedmon attended the University of North Carolina. He has a wife, three children, and one grandchild. 

Lee is an educator. He has worked in Gaston County for over 40 years as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. He previously played basketball at the University of North Carolina.

Lee is an educator. He has worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. He previously played basketball at the University of North Carolina.

Lee is currently a member of the Gaston County Board of Education. He has served on the board for eight years.

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

Lee Dedmon

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As a school administrator, improved test scores, reduced drop-out rates, increased graduation rates, and secured millions in scholarships for students and staff.

- 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. 