Category: Michael Barrick

Fidelity to My Own Conscience and Values We live in a Republic, so it is imperative that I listen to constituents. Conversely, when a person is elected to the School Board, the public is counting upon her/him to become a subject matter expert on all things dealing to do with being a School Board member.… →

Our campaign will be one that defies conventional wisdom. Those who know me won’t be surprised; there is nothing conventional about me. My two sisters and I were raised by our folks to think for ourselves and to question authority. We were also taught that if we chose to do so, we’d best be well… →

Anyone reading the North Carolina State Laws governing the roles and responsibilities of School Boards understands that much is required of them. That means that, as a member of the Caldwell County Board of Education, I will focus my efforts on what is required of School Boards and members by North Carolina state law. We… →