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Address
136 Charleston Dr., Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: 252-207-6024
Email: wdobney@yahoo.com

Occupation
Retired Superintendent
Currituck Co Schools

Military Service
None

High School
Wellington, Ohio

College
Ohio State University
Akron University
Bowling Green State University
Virginia Tech

Family/Personal Info
Spouse
Single

Children
Beth and Kristyn

Church Affiliation
Mt. Zion Methodist

Other Organizations
None

Political Offices Sought / Held
* Board of Education - At Large Seat
- Facing Pat Stretar (Una) in General Election

Advisory Boards/Appointments
None

Five most important issues which will be
faced by the successful candidate in this race?
1. How to improve the rapidly declining student achievement

2. How to maintain a sensible budget in tough economic times

3. How to retain good teachers

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Address
137 North Point Blvd.
Phone: 252-435-6835
Email: pstretar@currituck.k12.nc.us

Occupation
Nurse (20 years)

Substitute Teacher (6 years)
Currituck Co Schools

Military Service
Did not respond

High School
Did not respond

College
Did not respond

Family/Personal Info
Spouse
Married

Husband
Bill

Children
2 children, 1 at JP Knapp Early College

Church Affiliation
Methodist

Other Organizations
4H Youth Committee, Safe schools committee; Guardian-ad-Litem ( advocate for children through court system); Moyock Womans Club (chairperson of the arts committee); Do yearly art contest for Currituck students through Womans Club, going on third year; Wrote and received grant to do a scrap book class for EC students at our high school, going on third year; On Board of Directors of Currituck Art Council; Chairperson of JP KNAPP Spartan Community Partnership; Chairperson Board of Education 2nd year; Mentored students for 6 years through the schools Be a Buddy Program.

Political Offices Sought / Held
* Board of Education - At Large Seat
- Facing Dr. William L. Dobney (Una) in General Election

* Won Board of Education - At Large Seat
2006 General Election

Advisory Boards/Appointments
None

Five most important issues which will be
faced by the successful candidate in this race?
1. Facing larger budget cuts to education in 2010-2011- school year.

2. Hiring and retaining talented teachers and administrators.

3. Ensure global competitiveness for our children.

4. Graduate all students to be productive members of society.

5. Provide the time and resources for high quality professional development.