Frequently Asked Questions

No. All registered voters in the Rowan-Salisbury school district have the opportunity to vote Dr. Rebecca Childs for Seat #5. 

I am a doctor of education (Ed.D.). My doctoral program at Western Carolina University focused on educational leadership and prepared me to lead innovative and collaborative improvement efforts within the school system. 

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Western Carolina University, 2024)
• Master of Education in International Teaching (Framingham State University, 2014) 
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Entrepreneurship, Minor in Children and Families in Urban America (University of Southern California, 2008)

Yes. Our daughters have attended our neighborhood school, Isenberg Elementary, since Kindergarten. Annah is now in 5th grade and Gabriella is in 1st grade. 

Yes. I have taught middle school, high school, and community college students in Social Studies (8th - 12th), English Language Arts (7th - 10th), Employability Skills, Introduction to Real Estate, and Conversational Spanish classes. 

Yes. In my career, I have served as Executive of Guest Experience, Department Head, School Improvement Coordinator, Broker In Charge, and Program Manager. 

Although I grew up in Savannah, GA, my family traveled to Salisbury for holidays and vacations to spend time with my grandparents and cousins. For that reason, Salisbury holds some of my sweetest memories and has always felt like home. When my husband and I moved back to the United States in 2015, we were blessed to settle our family in Salisbury. 

I am a Program Manager in the Corporate and Continuing Education Division of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. In this role, I lead the strategic planning and implementation of the Real Estate and Construction Trades programs for RCCC. Each day, I have the opportunity to recruit, advise, and support students through their courses of study. I also recruit, train, supervise, and support adjunct faculty as they work to improve student outcomes. I routinely engage with governing bodies, community organizations, and employers to expand programming and promote student success. 

The color purple represents the color of royalty. This is a reminder that we educate young kings and queens in our buildings, and every child is worthy of our best. The center figure, the educator, has arms that cover the children. This is a reminder that adults must establish educational spaces that protect our children from harm and allow them to thrive. Finally, all three figures are growing from the book. This is a reminder that we must create educational experiences that promote development and ongoing excellence for students and educators.