CCSD - District 3
Election Day November 8th
District 3 - School Board of Trustees
Pam McKinney **
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Education: Master of Arts in Teaching from The Citadel, BS from The College of Charleston
Occupation: Retired CCSD Teacher & Community Volunteer
Statement:
Pam for Schools ~ An experienced advocate for students, parents and educators
Endorsements:
Cindy Bohn Coats (CCSD Board Member), Ann Edwards (Fmr. SC First Lady), Maj. General James Livingston (Medal of Honor Recipient), Joe Riley (Fmr. Charleston Mayor), Todd Garrett (Fmr. CCSD Board Member and District 3 father of public school students), Arthur Lawrence (Fmr. Westside Neighborhood Assoc. President), Audrey Lisbon (current Westside Neighborhood Association President)
Chris Collins
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Political Party: Democrat
Year Elected: Charleston County School Board Trustee – 2008- 2020
Education: Not available
Occupation: Pastor – Emmanuel Baptist Church of James Island / Business Owner
Outside affiliations: St. Michael’s Church
Family: Married – Y, Kids – Y
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Statement:
He wants to bring equality in education, especially in rural schools.
Endorsements:
Charleston County Democratic Party
Additional Information: Previous Political elections: 2017 – ran for Democratic Candidate for District 113 in SC House of Representatives, 2015 – Ran for Mayor of North Charleston, 2020 – Ran for re-election as Charleston County School Board Trustee of the North Area
Thomas Ravenell
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Political Party: Unknown
Education: College of Charleston
Occupation: Senior Pastor at Empowerment Miss. Baptist Church / Community Activist Owner
Outside affiliations:
Parents Against Gun Violence Charleston
Family: Married – Y, Kids – Y
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Ashley Peele
Term expiration/ term length: 4 years
Political Party: Democrat
Education: Clemson University, CCSD (Pepperhill Elementary, Alice Birney Middle, Stall High)
Occupation: VP of Board of Directors at Alliance for Full Acceptance – 2020 – current (Achieving, nurturing and defending equality locally and regionally through legislation, training and education.), Sales at R-Path Automation – 2018-2022, Telogical Systems – 2010 - 2022
Statement:
Energy – Integrity: Moving our schools forward, together.
Endorsements: