Embrace Change
GET ON BOARD
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I am NeQueela Deas-Blanton, your candidate for the Cabarrus County School Board. I'm running for the Cabarrus County School Board to be a voice for the voiceless, represent the unrepresented, and to create successful educational, emotional and social outcomes, for all families in the community, especially unique families, who mirror my own.
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Education is at the heart of everything that we do. And, success begins by ensuring that every student is equally, receiving the best education possible.
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Putting My Experience
to Work for Cabarrus County
ABOUT ME
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My work experience includes over 15 years in the North Carolina criminal justice system building relationships in the community. My counseling training includes certifications as a Sex Offender Treatment Specialist and a Certified Clinical Military Counselor. For several years, I served as a School-Based and Community-Based Therapist, in both Cabarrus and Rowan counties. Additional counseling experience has been had, working with persons with disabilities, substance use disorders and the homeless. I have alot of experience working with the school system as a parent and disability advocate. With my Masters in Education and background in mental health counseling, and law enforcement I can offer unique perspectives that are not currently being considered.
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