Megan Rose Kornhauser

Megan (Chayyim) Kornhauser is a candidate for the Watauga County Board of Education, District 4, on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The board’s duties include stewardship of public funds, support of teachers and staff, curriculum oversight, and long‑term planning for the county’s schools, as described by fellow candidate Chad Cole in the same voter guide ⁸.

Kornhauser’s public statements identify her as an “early historian” who is motivated to protect a high‑quality, inclusive curriculum. She opposes recent North Carolina legislative efforts to revise history and other academic subjects in ways she says would limit critical thinking ⁸. She also advocates for representation of LGBTQ+, Jewish, Muslim, people of color, and disabled characters in school materials, arguing that students should see themselves reflected in the curriculum and feel safe to be authentic ⁸.

While the source does not detail her professional background or prior public service, her platform emphasizes defending curriculum from politically driven revisions and ensuring that all students—regardless of identity—receive an education that encourages analytical skills and personal authenticity ⁸.

If elected, Kornhauser says she will work to maintain the high‑quality education Watauga County students receive, uphold inclusive teaching materials, and resist state‑level attempts to alter historical content ⁸. Her candidacy reflects a focus on academic integrity and student representation within the board’s broader responsibilities of fiscal oversight and policy setting.

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