I am running for District 2 of the Charleston County School Board because classrooms, school libraries, and curricula should completely focus on core competencies and the holistic education of our kids. I passionately believe politics and radical philosophies should not be dictating curriculum in our classrooms. As a father of three young boys, all under the age of 5, I am passionate about ensuring the instruction being taught to our children is focused on great standards of learning and development strategies for the future of those kids. Special interest groups, agenda driven organizations, and pure nonsensical philosophies have influenced the education in our country. I want to be the stalwart to make sure our children’s education stays true to its original purpose.

As a small business owner, I deal with government contracts often. I understand the complexities of and nuances to negotiations when it comes to the taxpayer’s dollar. As with many government bureaucracies, the current school system is bogged down with infighting, and inefficiencies. I will bring the experience and expertise to break through the red tape, and bring streamline to how our tax dollars are spent and bring people together synergistically to solve issues.

One of the biggest issues that worry me is internet protocols and exposure. Working in the Cyber Security field, I fully know the dangers that masquerade around the internet as harmless, and yet can turn tragic. I will focus daily on the issue of safety of our children, both physically and online.

I would be honored to have your vote on November 8th.

Ed Kelley has been married for 7 years and holds advanced certifications in multiple Computer Science fields. He has been in the Cyber Security and Intelligence arenas for the better part of a decade. Ed and his family are active in their community, attend and are involved at Seacoast Church and Ed is an active pilot at Mount Pleasant Airport. He is a member of the East Cooper Pilot’s Association, where he is earning his Certified Flight Instructor certificate.