Point of View Blog | Term: Board Member

John R. Belk

“BEST NC is helping lead a movement towards excellence in education for all students in North Carolina. Collaboration throughout our state is critical to making the bold improvements in policy we need, and I am honored to a part...

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Kathy Higgins

“BEST NC’s work to improve the education system in North Carolina is vital to the quality of life of everyone who lives here. I’m honored to serve on the BEST NC Board and have the chance to contribute to...

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Chuck Purvis

“Having spent my entire career in credit unions, I’ve seen first-hand the difference even a small change in someone’s earning potential can make on their overall financial outlook. I also know that the key to unlocking that potential is...

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Charles Bowman

“BEST NC has been a credible voice for the North Carolina business community as we continue strengthening our public education system and provide the foundation for long-term economic growth.”

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Kelly King

Kelly King

“Growing up, I attended public school in eastern North Carolina and was blessed to have teachers impress upon me the importance of a solid education, which continues to have a profound impact on my life. And as a board...

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Art Pope

“One of my top priorities is reforming teacher pay, so that all teachers receive better compensation while providing opportunities for additional earnings for teachers who take on the greatest challenges.”

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Emma Battle

“I am delighted to join with BEST NC in helping make North Carolina’s public education system one of the best in the world. As a NC native who went from Head Start to Harvard, I know the difference a...

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Walter McDowell

“I am proud to serve as the Board Chair for BEST NC because I know that the North Carolina education system can be the best in the country and can produce the most talented labor force in the nation....

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Paul Wiles

“I spent my entire working career in healthcare leadership. It became more and more apparent to me that there are direct and strong correlations between the health status of many people and their literacy levels. A well-educated populace is...

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Brenda Berg - BEST NC

Brenda Berg

“As an entrepreneur and mother of two North Carolina public school students, I understand the importance of providing our North Carolina students with the best education in the nation.  More than any other state, North Carolina has the history,...

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