Candidate: Carol Studdard

Carol Studdard, Chairman of the Clay County School Board, is running for reelection to the Clay County School Board, District 2. Her goal is to continue making forward progress that has been achieved by the school district. Clay County is now an “A” district and ranked 8th in the state. Commitment to the students has been her primary focus since being elected to the school board.

Carol and her family moved to Orange Park in 1979 due to her husband’s job transfer with General Motors. They chose Clay County because of its outstanding school system. Their three daughters attended Orange Park Elementary, Lakeside Junior High, and graduated from Orange Park High School. After college, they went on to become a national park ranger, an attorney, and an administrative assistant. Carol and James have 4 grandchildren who are now in high school and college.

Mrs. Studdard owned Florida Greeting Service for 30 years where she welcomed over 25,000 families to Clay County. She has been very active in our community, having served as President of Orange Park Rotary, Quigley Board President, VP and Treasurer for the Clay Chamber of Commerce, Federated Republican Women of Clay President, OPE PTA President, and LSJH and OPHS Chorus Parents President. She serves now on the YMCA Board, and Take Stock in Children Board. She has mentored students for 26 years. She is a FSBA Certified Board member. She and her husband are active members of Orange Park United Methodist Church where she has taught Sunday School and served on the Board of Trustees.

Carol’s dedication, leadership, and experience are assets to the school board. With your vote, she would be honored to continue to serve you.