CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Bernard Carter Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 6.
Carter was born in New York City and retired from the Army after 30 years of military service. He’s been a resident of Clarksville for over 20 years and is a dedicated member of a church in the Clarksville area. Carter holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Trident University International.
He and his wife have two children, graduates of Rossview High School and Fort Campbell High School, and one of them is a Clarksville-Montgomery County School System teacher. He also has a grandson who attends a Clarksville-Montgomery County school.
“Education has always been very important in my household,” Carter said. “I strongly believe that in order for a school system to strive, students, educators and staff must share a sense of safety, and, if elected, security will be my No. 1 priority. I also want to ensure our educators are receiving a fair and competitive salary as a result we can keep quality teachers and administrators in place. Finally, I want to encourage community involvement; we have to be active listeners and understand how our decisions impact students, staff, families and our entire community.
“I want to serve on the School Board because I have a passion for helping children and supporting public school education. I want to be an advocate for parents, educators, students and public education in Clarksville. I’m committed to the success and empowerment of students, educators and administrators,” Carter said.
Information from Bernard Carter Jr. campaign