Thank you to Our School Board: District 1 Board member Kelly Poole!

In this season of gratitude, we’re sharing how thankful we are for our dedicated Cherokee County School Board members!  Our School Board members’ laser focus on student learning has been strengthened to new levels over the past year.  Their work created a depth of alignment from the board room to the classroom now driving our mission to be the highest performing school district in the state.  A high performing school district starts with a high performing school board!  We asked our board members a series of questions to share more with the community about themselves, their role, and their service, and we’ll be sharing these profiles with you this month. 

Please join us in thanking District 1 Board member Kelly Poole!

Ms. Poole of BridgeMill is elected by District 1, which includes Holly Springs and the Sixes community.  An accountant with experience in government and nonprofits and their audits, Ms. Poole joined the School Board in 2015 to expand upon her longtime service to local schools through the PTA.  Her daughter and son are CCSD graduates.

Why did you choose to serve on the School Board?  
I chose to serve on the board due to a longtime involvement with PTA.  When my family moved to Canton in 2004, the PTA was a great way to get involved in schools and learn about my new community.  One of the pillars of PTA is advocacy.  After I saw the way advocacy could enact change, I knew that I wanted to bring that to a bigger audience.  Advocating on behalf of our students, their families and our teachers has become my most important role on the board. 

What part of your role on the School Board do you enjoy most? 
There is so much to enjoy about being on the school board, but if I had to pick one it would be graduation.  It is celebrating and closing the door on the chapter of what so many professionals have invested in daily to get these kids across the finish line.  There are so many hours of blood, sweat, and tears that go into that moment and make it one of our most special events.

What is the most challenging part of serving on the School Board? 
The most challenging part of being on the school board is not being able fix everything immediately.  I'm a doer, so having to take time to study processes and not act immediately is a challenge. 

What other ways do you enjoy volunteering in the community? 
I am an active member of the Rotary Club of Canton, Transfiguration Catholic Church, and Cherokee County Republican Women.  You will often find me helping with donations of time or giving monetarily to these organizations.

What are some of the reasons you love living in our community? 
I love living in our community because the people we serve are amazing.  There are so many instances that I see people helping or giving selflessly of their time, treasure, and talent.  We truly are blessed to call Cherokee County home. 

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