Leonard Jenkins
Leonard Jenkins was a candidate for the District 5 seat on the Brunswick County school board in North Carolina in the primary election on May 6, 2014 and in the general election on November 4, 2014. Leonard Jenkins lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Jenkins graduated from North Brunswick High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. While in the military he served as a drill instructor and was selected to be in various honor guards. He retired at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8), and returned to Leland, North Carolina. Jenkins became a computer technician and served as the Director of Technology from Brunswick County Schools for 16 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Technology from Peru State University in Peru, Nebraska and completed the Certified Educational Chief Technology Officer (CECTO) certification from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jenkins has three children and one grandchild.[1]
Elections
2014
Leonard Jenkins faced John W. Thompson in the general election on November 4, 2014 for the District 5 seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John W. Thompson Incumbent |
62.5% | 24,560 | |
| Democratic | Leonard Jenkins | 37.5% | 14,719 | |
| Total Votes | 39,279 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Jenkin's campaign website listed his themes for 2014:
| “ | An effective school system needs a strong "three prong approach" that brings together schools, parents, and the broader community. Together, we help students achieve their greatest potential.
In my first term as your school board member, I will seek to engage these stakeholders and utilized a student-centered approach in my work. My guiding principle is that ALL students can succeed, regardless of race, economic status, ethnicity, gender, language or disability. 1. Expanding critical programs in our schools Expanding critical programs in our schools
Empowering parents to be active participants in their children’s education Engaging our community to support our schools and students
In my first term as your school board member, I will use my effective leadership skills and broad experience with Brunswick County Schools, parents and the broader community to address the major priorities before us. I will do this by maximizing resources to expand instructional opportunities and facilities for our growing student population, working to close the achievement gap and increasing educational success for all students. |
” |
| —Leonard Jenkin's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Leonard + Jenkins + Brunswick + County + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Campaign Website, "Meet the Candidate," accessed April 29, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Campaign Website, "Vision," accessed April 29, 2014
| 2014 Brunswick County Schools Elections | |
| Brunswick County, North Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 3: Incumbent, Charles Miller • William C. Flythe District 5: Incumbent, John W. Thompson • Leonard Jenkins |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
