Claude "Clutch" Cooper is from Corapeake, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a minor in biology from Shaw University. He is married to Linda Anderson, a father of three college graduates, and a grandfather of four.

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Claude is the recreation director for the town of Enfield, where he has worked for 22 years. He also previously served as a math teacher and boys basketball coach at Inborden High School. He later taught mathematics and coached basketball at Enfield High School. He also served nine years as an assistant principal at Enfield High and Southeast Halifax High Schools. For 23 years, he served as principal at various schools, including Enfield Middle, Everetts Elementary, and WR Davie Middle Schools. 

Claude is currently vice chairman of the Halifax County Board of Education. He is serving his third term.

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As of January 2, 2026, Claude (Clutch) Cooper did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports innovative educational programs and interdisciplinary teaching to enhance student learning.

- Supports innovative educational programs and interdisciplinary teaching to enhance student learning.

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Claude (Clutch) Cooper

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Claude "Clutch" Cooper is from Corapeake, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in mathematics with a minor in biology from Shaw University. He is married to Linda Anderson, a father of three college graduates, and a grandfather of four.

Claude is a retired educator. He previously worked as a math teacher and boys basketball coach at Inborden High School. He also taught mathematics and coached basketball at Enfield High School. He served as an assistant principal for nine years at Enfield High and Southeast Halifax High Schools. For 23 years, he served as principal at various schools, including Enfield Middle, Everetts Elementary, and WR Davie Middle Schools. He also served as recreation director for the town of Enfield for 22 years, where he developed sports programs. 

Claude is currently vice chairman of the Halifax County Board of Education. He is serving his fourth term.

Supports innovative educational programs and interdisciplinary teaching to enhance school performance.

Claude (Clutch) Cooper earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Shaw University. He is married with three children.

Claude (Clutch) Cooper is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

Claude is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

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Charlene Jones is the Finance Officer for Halifax County Schools.

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Charlene Jones

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Curtis W. Young is from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He attended Northwest Halifax High School, graduating in the Class of 1978. He has a master’s degree in educational leadership. He lives with his wife, A. Faye Young, and their two sons, Corey and Chase, in Roanoke Rapids. He attends Quankey Missionary Baptist Church, where he is an ordained deacon.

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Curtis W. Young has a master’s degree in educational leadership. He lives with his wife and their two children in Roanoke Rapids. He attends Quankey Missionary Baptist Church, where he is an ordained deacon.

Curtis is the director of administrative services. He previously worked as a classroom teacher for students with special needs, as a department chair, as an administrative assistant to a principal, as an assistant principal at an elementary school and at a high school, and as an elementary school principal.

Curtis is the director of administrative services. He previously worked as a classroom teacher for students with special needs and as an elementary school principal.

Curtis W. Young's campaign for Halifax County Schools Board of Education member.

As of January 2, 2026, Curtis W. Young did not have a website or any information online.

Supports providing competitive salaries and better working conditions to retain teachers.

Supports "providing competitive salaries... and better working conditions" for teachers.

- Supports "providing competitive salaries... and better working conditions" for teachers.

Supports higher academic standards for all students.

Supports "higher academic standards for all students."

- Supports "higher academic standards for all students."

Prioritizes safety and order for teachers and students.

Prioritizes a "safe and orderly environment" for teachers to teach and students to learn.

- Prioritizes a "safe and orderly environment" for teachers to teach and students to learn.

Curtis W. Young

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Elizabeth (Lizzie) Silver received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also earned a master's in counselor education from East Carolina University and is currently pursuing a doctor of philosophy degree in educational leadership and cultural foundations at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Elizabeth was previously an administrative assistant and a school counselor.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Silver's campaign for Halifax County Board of Education member is her first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Silver did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in "improving educator recruitment and retention across all school roles."

- Believes in "improving educator recruitment and retention across all school roles."

Wants to support students’ well-being through the "responsible integration of technology while maintaining a strong emphasis on literacy."

Wants to strengthen "community and parental involvement."

- Wants to support students’ well-being through the "responsible integration of technology while maintaining a strong emphasis on literacy."
- Wants to strengthen "community and parental involvement."

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Silver

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Jasmin C. Carter studied Industrial Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a mother of three children.

Jasmin C. Carter's campaign for Halifax County Board of Education Member is their first time running for public office.

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Jasmin C. Carter

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Joyce Silver Lashley

Joyce is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

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Michael is a retired educator with 25 years of experience.

Michael is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. He is a retired educator with 25 years of experience.

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Michael is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

As of January 2, 2026, Michael Hawkins, Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Hawkins, Sr.

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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. 