Welcome
My name is Shanaia Powell and I am running for School Board in Transylvania County. I am a wife and a mother. I am also a Social Worker and an Advocate. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and I am a Board Certified Healthcare Patient Advocate. I am also a former school employee. I worked as a school social worker for almost 10 years, serving in 6 of our 9 schools. I am excited to combine all those areas of education and expertise to serve as one of the next BOE members for Transylvania County Schools.
My Priorities
The purpose of the Board of Education is to set policies, establish goals and serve as a liaison between the school system and the community. The Board provides accountability for all parties involved. When I am elected to the local school board, I will strive to adhere to all of those areas. My goal while serving in this capacity is to see overall school improvement, increased communication, staff retention and student preparedness.