Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Carla B Farmer, an avid supporter for children and current PTSA Board Member understands the important role that the school board plays in our community.  And how these decisions affect our schools, our children and our future.

Carla has over 17 years of human resources experience and is currently employed by Chicago Title Insurance Company as Assistant Vice President Human Resources / Attorney Approval / Escrow. Her volunteer service includes mentoring, volunteering with the Sherwood Forest PTA and participating in service projects that support the United Way of Forsyth County. Carla is also active in her church serving as a Sunday school teacher and assisting in the church's Women's Ministry and Outreach programs. She currently serves as Secretary for the Flat Rock Middle School PTSA.

I am married to Larry Farmer, a minister who is employed by the United States Postal Service. I am the mother of 2 children, Devon, a senior at Mt. Tabor High School and Asiah, a 6th grader at Flat Rock Middle School in Winston-Salem.

It is time to stand up for all children.  As a mother of two children attending schools in the WSFC School System, I understand the impact of decisions made by the school board.

I believe in public schools and the opportunities that it gives children in our community.  In order for all children to have access to these opportunities our school board must be reflective of the views, demographics, etc. of the population which it serves.

My concerns include

• increasing the high school graduation rate
• ensuring equal access to resources for all children and schools in our county
• increasing family / parent involvement within our schools
• supplying support for teachers.

I will be a valuable asset to our school board. I have the skills, education, and background to be a solid voice for our children and will make it my goal to always keep the students of WSFC and their best interest in every decision that is made on the school board level.

Let's stand together and be a voice for all children!  Vote Carla B Farmer, Board of Education -- District 2.