Ellen Lamont
Candidate for Board of Education, Watauga County Schools, District 01
Background
- Occupation
- Professor, Appalachian State University
A professor at Appalachian State University who has won three teaching awards, including the university's Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award.
Documented positions
Education
Opposes private school vouchers; supports more state school funding
Report2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 1Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
“I will lobby for an increased percentage of funding from the state as well as against vouchers”
Supports livable wages and professional autonomy for teachers
Report2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 1Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
“we must ensure our teachers earn livable wages and are given the autonomy to leverage their expertise for student learning.”
Pledges to protect schools from political interference
Report2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 1Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
“Protect our schools from political interference.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ellen Lamont on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Watauga County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 1
Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
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