Jo Ann Brannon
Jo Ann Brannon is the former District 2 incumbent on the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Education in Tennessee. She defeated challengers Edward Arnold and Bernie Driscoll in the general election on August 7, 2014. She was first elected to the board in 2006. Brannon did not file to run for re-election in 2018.
Biography
Brannon has her bachelor's degree from Central State University, her master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado and her doctorate in school leadership from Vanderbilt University. She is a retired educator with 34 years of experience as a parent, teacher, consultant, assistant principal and principal.[1]
Elections
2014
The August 7, 2014, general election ballot for District 2 included incumbent Jo Ann Brannon and candidates Edward Arnold and Bernie Driscoll. The District 4 ballot included incumbent Anna Shepherd and candidates Rhonda F. Dixon and Pam Swoner. District 6 incumbent Cheryl Mayes faced Tyese R. Hunter. The District 8 ballot included candidates Mary Pierce and Becky Sharpe.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Jo Ann Brannon Incumbent |
55.7% | 3,233 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bernie Driscoll | 32.6% | 1,893 | |
| Nonpartisan | Edward Arnold | 11.4% | 659 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 21 | |
| Total Votes | 5,806 | |||
| Source: Nashville, Tennessee, "Election Results August 7, 2014," accessed June 10, 2015 | ||||
Funding
The Nashville Election Commission does not publish and freely disclose school board candidate campaign finance reports.
Endorsements
Brannon was endorsed by the Metro Nashville Education Association, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Women in Numbers, a local action group.
Campaign themes
Brannon says the following about her campaign on her website:[2]
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As a Board member, it has been rewarding to be a part of the phenomenal transformation of our school system. I am inspired by the numerous accomplishments of students, staff, and leadership as we move toward our goal of being the highest ranked system in the nation, as outlined in the newly developed strategic plan: Education 2018: Excellence for Every Student. The work has been intense, but the next four years will be an exciting time for students as we begin to see the benefits of new program opportunities for achievement. I am compelled to continue serving MNPS in order to reach our goal.
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jo + Ann + Brannon + Metropolitan + Nashville + Public + Schools"
See also
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Jo Ann Brannon for School Board District 2, "About Jo Ann," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Jo Ann Brannon for School Board District 2, "Home," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Elections | |
| Davidson County, Tennessee | |
| Election date: | August 7, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Incumbent, Jo Ann Brannon • Edward Arnold • Bernie Driscoll District 4: • Incumbent, Anna Shepherd • Rhonda F. Dixon • Pam Swoner |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
