Candidate Info Viewer (v6) - Wake County Democratic Party

Maddie Segal

Wake County Board of Education District 07

Candidate Statement:

As a WCPSS parent, the success of our public schools is personal to me. That's why I've served as an active PTA volunteer, an at-large representative on the District 7 Board Advisory Council, and a board member for the NC Alliance for Health, where we champion School Meals for All.

I bring a unique and complementary perspective to this role. For the past 13 years, my career has centered on food justice and nutrition access. I deeply understand that our public schools are an essential support structure for Wake County's most vulnerable children and families, and the Board of Education is where I can leverage my policy experience to make the greatest impact in our community.

Board member (and former chair) Chris Heagarty has been a strong mentor to me. As he steps aside, I hope to build on his legacy of thoughtful, collaborative leadership. I am honored to have earned the support of a majority of our sitting school board members along with a broad coalition of local elected officials, and I look forward to bringing both a parent's voice and a policy background to work for our WCPSS community.

Direct Quote:

Wake County Public Schools are foundational to our community and I am ready to fight for them!

Issues:

Empower & Retain Top Educators and Support Staff

Reduce administrative burdens, advocate for competitive compensation across all school personnel, fully staff special education and mental health support, and restore professional trust and respect in the classroom.

Empower & Retain Top Educators and Support StaffReduce administrative burdens, advocate for competitive compensation across all school personnel, fully staff special education and mental health support, and restore professional trust and respect in the classroom.

Thoughtful Use of Technology

Ensure technology is used intentionally to enhance learning, support teachers, and prepare students for a digital world without replacing meaningful human connection and hands-on classroom instruction.

Thoughtful Use of TechnologyEnsure technology is used intentionally to enhance learning, support teachers, and prepare students for a digital world without replacing meaningful human connection and hands-on classroom instruction.

Meet Basic Needs for All & Secure Robust Public Funding

Work toward universal free meals to eliminate food insecurity in schools while fiercely advocating for full, sustainable public school funding at the state and local levels.

Meet Basic Needs for All & Secure Robust Public FundingWork toward universal free meals to eliminate food insecurity in schools while fiercely advocating for full, sustainable public school funding at the state and local levels.