Dustin Kerley for Watauga County Board of Education

Dustin Kerley for Watauga County Board of Education The kids come first Being a native of Watauga Country is something I hold very dear to my heart. The year the schools consolidated.

Having generations of family attending and working in this school system is also something I am very proud of. My daughter attended Parkway School (as will my other kids) , along with myself, and my father. My father, the late Ron Kerley, was the first School Resource Officer to ever serve WHS. My grandmother taught school in Watauga County and served at Parkway beginning in 1953. Needless to say

I would be absolutely honored to have the opportunity to continue involvement and service to the Watauga County School System. I believe with every ounce of my heart that our children are the most important group of people in our community to serve. If given the opportunity to serve as a member of the Board of Education I will put the kids first. Their education, their safety and well-being, will be a priority in every decision I’m involved in if elected. I have a background in law enforcement serving with Watauga County Sheriff’s Office as a School Resource Officer. I began serving Parkway and Green Valley Schools in January 2019. It was truly a life changing experience and time in my life I will forever cherish. Later that year I returned to Samaritan’s Purse and am still there today. Now a few things about me and my family I am married to the lovely Katelyn Kerley. My daughter, Danae, will be graduating from WHS this spring, Levi turning 4 in April Stetson turning 2 in April, and another baby coming in May! We are members of Laurel Springs Baptist Church in Deep Gap. We enjoy living in the high country, spending time outdoors, and attending WHS athletic events.

10/19/2022

The Watauga County Board of Education has three of the five seats up for election on Nov. 8.

What an awesome event. Huge turnout! We are fortunate to live in a place with such a wonderful school system.
08/13/2022

What an awesome event. Huge turnout! We are fortunate to live in a place with such a wonderful school system.

Let me know if you want to put one in your yard!
04/20/2022

Let me know if you want to put one in your yard!

04/19/2022

Hello all,
Many of you may be wondering where I stand on certain issues. It seems that in the recent months, the hot topics of discussion have been Covid, Critical Race Theory, and Gender identify.
A big concern for me is we don’t let these issues pull away from the primary purpose of our school system, and that is to educate our kids. But to be clear, I believe we are at a place where mask should remain optional for students and I would like to see a policy in place that would never require them again. I am still trying to fully understand Critical Race Theory but I want our kids to receive accurate, factual history. History should be taught based on facts, not opinions. As far as the issues regarding gender identity. Bathrooms are clearly marked in our schools and I would fight to keep them this way if it were to ever come in front of the board. If you would like more details please feel free to message me!

A sample ballot for the primary election on May 17. This is a big day so please get out and vote! And please remember it...
03/23/2022

A sample ballot for the primary election on May 17. This is a big day so please get out and vote! And please remember it’s not about me, it’s about the kids.
The kids come first 📚✏️

My favorite photo as a School Resource Officer. Dr. Seuss week!
03/14/2022

My favorite photo as a School Resource Officer. Dr. Seuss week!

My wife Katelyn Kerley and I
03/14/2022

My wife Katelyn Kerley and I

My daughters junior year prom 👍
03/14/2022

My daughters junior year prom 👍

My daughter and I at Parkway for awards day.
03/14/2022

My daughter and I at Parkway for awards day.

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