Are you passionate about leadership and making a positive impact in education? Join Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) for an interactive training in the art of running for school board—and what it takes to effectively govern once you’re in office.
This nonpartisan training is open to school board incumbents, candidates, parents, community leaders, and anyone interested in learning about campaigning and district governance.
Agenda:
11:20 AM: Doors open
11:30 AM: Opening remarks from CALN Director Bryce Fiedler
11:35 AM–1 PM: Interactive Campaign Training – Sarah Reidy-Jones, American Majority
1:00 PM–1:45 PM: Networking lunch, meet fellow board members & candidates
1:45 PM–2:30: School Board Leadership Panel – Angela Nash (Chair, Richland School District Two), SC Sen. Jeff Zell (SD 36), and Elizabeth Hey (Beaufort County School District)
2:45 PM: Event ends
Session Details:
(1) Interactive Campaign Training with Sarah Reidy-Jones, American Majority
If you are running for office, have ever thought about running for office, are helping with a campaign or want to understand more about the political process, plan on attending this session.
Covering what candidates need to do in order to win, this training reviews where to start and how to build a successful campaign. It covers how to research and build your campaign team, getting to know your district to target your messaging, fundraising guidance, how to be metrics-driven, establishing a vote goal, knowing your message and how to use it to connect with voters. First-time candidates, incumbents, and future officeholders alike will benefit tremendously from these key lessons.
Sarah Reidy-Jones is the North Carolina Executive Director of American Majority and American Majority Action. Sarah brings nearly 30 years of institutional knowledge within conservative politics, including grassroots organization, spokesperson expertise, event assistance, fundraising and membership growth. Her public service ranges from City Hall to the Board of Elections to the Governor’s Office to the White House. She previously consulted on local, statewide and federal races, specializing in media and crisis communications, including as a senior staffer for a presidential campaign and a gubernatorial campaign manager in both Kentucky and North Carolina.
(2) School Board Leadership Panel
Hear from current and former school board members, including a South Carolina state senator, about what it takes to govern effectively once in office. Joining the panel is S.C. Senator Jeff Zell, who previously served on the Sumter County School Board; Angela Nash, chair of the Richland School District Two School Board; and Elizabeth Hey, a member of the Beaufort County School Board. We’ll discuss what incoming board members should know, how to overcome obstacles and find solutions, and how to keep student achievement at the forefront of school board service.
Register today and you will receive:
- High-quality nonpartisan training designed for serious school board candidates
- Lunch provided at the event
- A chance to connect with school board members, rising education leaders, and student-focused candidates in the Midlands area
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CALN is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to being the most influential voice for student achievement, parental authority, and superior school board service in the Carolinas.