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Shelby County Board of Education · District 4

Joanna S. Freels

Candidate for Shelby County Board of Education, District 4

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Joanna S. Freels is an educator with 35 years of classroom experience and has served 11 years on the Shelby County Board of Education.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports scrutinizing spending before any school tax increase

    Election 2026: Shelby County School Board

    News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Sep 17, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “one of Freels' goals is to keep a watchful eye on wasteful spending before making any decisions to raise taxes”
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Education

  • Supports new ways to recruit and retain experienced teachers

    Election 2026: Shelby County School Board

    News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Sep 17, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “She also wants to find new ways to recruit and retain experienced teachers.”
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Joanna S. Freels for Shelby County Board of Education, District 4, Kentucky · The Gist