Kevin

Demmit, Ph.D, a Peachtree City resident and

associate professor at Clayton College &

State University, has announced his candidacy for

Fayette County Board of Education Post 2 in the

Republican primary.

He

and his wife, Audrey, have lived in the community

for six years and have three children attending

Fayette County schools.

Demmitt

has a bachelor's degree in ministry from Oregon

Bible College and a master's degree in sociology

from Arizona State University. He was awarded a

doctorate in sociology from Purdue University.

Demmitt

was a pastor in Arizona and Indiana before

becoming a college professor 10 years ago. Prior

to Clayton State, where he teaches sociology,

criminal justice and teacher education, Demmitt

taught at Taylor University, a Christian college

in Indiana, and at Southern Illinois University.

Demmitt

said he believes in parental involvement in

making decisions, long-range planning and open

communication between the board and community. He

also favors collaboration between the school

system and private and public institutions, he

said.

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