Charlitta Hatch
Charlitta Hatch is a member-elect of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education in North Carolina, representing District 1. She assumes office on December 9, 2025.
Hatch ran for election to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education to represent District 1 in North Carolina. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Hatch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Charlitta Hatch earned a bachelor's degree from Hampton University in 2006 and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte in 2022. Her career experience includes working as a technology executive.[1]
Hatch has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Alpha Kappa Alpha (Rho Psi Omega)
- Jack and Jill (Queen City)
- Chappell Memorial Baptist Church
- Junior League of Charlotte
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Foundation
- Good Friends Charlotte
- Women's Executives
- Children's Theatre of Charlotte
- Charlotte Civil Service Board
- EmpowHERment
- Books with Color
Elections
2025
See also: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina, elections (2025)
General election
General election for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education District 1
Charlitta Hatch defeated Bill Fountain and incumbent Melissa Easley in the general election for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education District 1 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charlitta Hatch (Nonpartisan)  | 45.0 | 15,579 |
 | Bill Fountain (Nonpartisan) | 29.3 | 10,128 | |
 | Melissa Easley (Nonpartisan) | 25.7 | 8,901 | |
| Total votes: 34,608 | |||
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Endorsements
Hatch received the following endorsements.
- Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., Association of Educators
- CAIR Action North Carolina
- Everytown for Gun Safety
- New North Carolina Project Action First
- The Charlotte Observer Editorial Board
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Charlitta Hatch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hatch's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I walked the halls of CMS as a student. Now, I walk them as a parent. I’ve seen our district from every angle: as a product of this system, a board member of the CMS Foundation and now as a mother navigating it for my own children. I know what’s possible when our schools are well-supported and I also know where we’ve fallen short.
I’m not running for politics. I’m running for purpose. For families who feel unheard. For educators who feel unseen. And for students who deserve classrooms that affirm their brilliance.
I love Charlotte. Charlotte has given so much to me. I’m ready to give back with bold ideas, community-driven leadership, and a fierce commitment to our children’s future. I’m Charlitta from Charlotte, and I’m running for all of us.- LOG IN: Family First, Always “Log In” is about showing up with heart as we connect with our families. As a mother and advocate, I will be the connector between the boardroom and the living room, ensuring family voices are not just heard but centered. When we log in to the realities of our communities, we build stronger, more connected schools.
- LEVEL UP: Innovation with Intention “Level Up” means taking what works and making it work better using technology and bold thinking as we transform how we educate. I bring 20 years of experience in technology and data across public and private sectors to reimagine how CMS supports students and teachers, from AI-powered learning tools to operational efficiency that gets resources where they’re needed most.
- LEAD FORWARD: Equity You Can Feel “Lead Forward” is about bold leadership that doesn’t look back or maintain the status quo. I will lead forward with integrity, equity, and a commitment to closing opportunity gaps across our district. From North Charlotte to Huntersville to Cornelius to Davidson, we move as one.
Educational Equity & Access
Family & Community Engagement
Summary:
Jean Anyon presents a powerful critique of neoliberal education policy and argues that education reform alone cannot overcome poverty and inequality. She calls for a new social movement that connects education to broader social justice issues like housing, healthcare, and employment.
Key Themes:
a)Educational inequality is deeply tied to economic and racial injustice.
b) We must fight for comprehensive social policy reform to achieve educational equity.
c) True change requires grassroots organizing and coalition-building beyond the school system.
Empowered Educators: How High-Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality Around the World by Linda Darling-Hammond
Summary:
This comparative study analyzes teacher policies in high-performing countries (e.g., Finland, Singapore, Canada). It shows that investing in teacher preparation, leadership, and collaboration leads to better student outcomes. U.S. reforms, by contrast, often rely on accountability and testing rather than professional empowerment.
Key Themes:
a) Strong systems treat teachers as professionals, not just workers.
b) High-quality education comes from investing in teacher development, not just test scores.
Integrity
Transparency
Vulnerability
Accountability
Communication
Solution-Oriented
A strong board member listens first, asks the hard questions, and uses data, lived experience, and heart.
It might give you a porkchop!
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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