Constituent Board
Election Day November 8th
District 1 - St James Santee (Choose 4 only 3 running)
District 2 - Moultrie At Large (Choose 1)
Mike Lawrie **
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: MBA from UMass Amherst – 2015, BA in Government and Legal Studies from Bowdoin College – 2005
Occupation: CEO/Founder of 911anywhere – 2022 – present, Cybersecurity Architect for Roper St. Francis Healthcare – 2016- Present, Security Engineer for Honeywell Technology Solutions – 2012-2016, Captain in US Marine Corps 2006-2012, New York State Probation Officer – 2005 - 2006
Statement:
I am passionate about ensuring all kids have the educational opportunities to grow to their full potential.
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Ran in 2018 for Constituent School Board of Mt. P District 2
Jason Staker
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: MA in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College, BA in Business Administration from Baylor University.
Occupation: US Navy – Digital Forensic investigations and Data Recovery - current, over 20 years Information Technology experience with government/military/law enforcement.
Slogan:
Listen. Advocate. Overcome.
Statement:
A strong foundational education leads to increased life opportunities. As a father of a CCSD middle school student, I try to provide a home environment that encourages my son to develop a love for learning. I will LISTEN to the concerns and feedback of Parents, Teachers, Students and Community members. I will ADVOCATE for changes to improve our schools. I will work to OVERCOME objections and excuses.
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Issues: Capacity and Zoning, Student Discipline
Marshelle LaTonya Grant
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: Cert. in Theology from Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary, MA in Education from The Citadel – 2004, BA in History from Winthrop University in 2000, Wando HS – 1995, Moultrie Middle School, James B. Edwards Elementary.
Occupation: Dual Enrollment Coordinator at Trident Tech – 2021 – present, College Access Coordinator / Expanded Learning Kaleidoscope Coordinator for CCSD – 2013-2018, Manager of Recruitment and Diversity Education at MUSC – 2010 – 2013.
Statement:
Because children have voices that need to be heard.
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Goal: Closing the academic gaps, Title 1 funding for Title 1 qualified students, Fair Zoning, Cultural Competency Training, Diversifying Faculty, Student centered discussions & decisions.
District 2 - Town of Mount Pleasant (Choose 1)
Jason Staker **
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: MA in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College, BA in Business Administration from Baylor University.
Occupation: US Navy – Digital Forensic investigations and Data Recovery - current, over 20 years Information Technology experience with government/military/law enforcement.
Slogan:
Listen. Advocate. Overcome.
Statement:
A strong foundational education leads to increased life opportunities. As a father of a CCSD middle school student, I try to provide a home environment that encourages my son to develop a love for learning. I will LISTEN to the concerns and feedback of Parents, Teachers, Students and Community members. I will ADVOCATE for changes to improve our schools. I will work to OVERCOME objections and excuses.
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Issues: Capacity and Zoning, Student Discipline
Mark R Ruppel
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: BS Health Administration/Marketing
Occupation: Current: Director of Security and Emergency Management for Kiawah Island Community Association. Past: Public Information Office City of Charleston Fire Department. City of Charleston Emergency Manager. Charleston County Catastrophic Planner.
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Issues: Overcrowding, Teacher Retention, and School Safety.
Steve Ripley
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: MA in Education Leadership and Leadership from American College of Education – 2015, Bain Humanities from St. Thomas University - 1979
Occupation: 45 years as Teacher/ Coach / Athletic Administrator, Self-employed with Quikcut - 2020- present, St Lucie West Centennial High School Athletic Director – 2016 – 2020