Allen Childress Wants To Bring Ideas And Energy To County School Board

May 5, 2008
As a parent who is active in his children’s schools, Allen Childress is concerned about offering diverse education options to keep all students in school. He believes “a brighter student is a brighter Marshall County”. As a farmer and small business owner, Childress understand that it’s important to operate our county schools on budget. He says that he will work with elected officials to obtain the necessary funding to support a better quality education for all students of Marshall County.

Childress, 45, of Asbury, is the Democratic nominee for Marshall County Board of Education Place 5. Unopposed, he will not appear on the ballot until the November 2008 general election.

“I am committed to working with the superintendent and all department heads so that the chain of command works to ultimately provide the best education for all Marshall County students, teachers and staff”, stated Childress.

Childress would be the youngest member on the county school board and believes he can provide new energy to the organization. “I will do whatever it takes in time and travel to help bring new ideas in education so that all the students in the county will be afforded the best education.”

Childress is a cattle and poultry farmer. He is also the former co-owner of the Sand Mountain Stockyard in Kilpatrick. Married to Patty Childress for 24 years, they have two sons. Justin, 21, attends the University of Alabama Huntsville. Colin, 17, is finishing his junior year at Asbury High School where Childress has served as president, vice president and treasurer of the all-sports booster club.

Childress is a member of the Marshall County Poultry and Egg Association, the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, and the National Cattlemen Association. He serves as a deacon at Mount High Church in Asbury.

His grandfather Jim Childress served on the school board for 24 years, from 1944 to 1968. He retired from the position in December 1968, 40 years ago this year.

“Allen and the entire Childress family have been very active in Marshall County. Our party has long admired their involvement in their community. We fully support his candidacy and feel confident that the voters will embrace his commitment to education excellence”, said Susan McKenney, Chairwoman of the Marshall County Democratic Executive Committee. “Notice that the word ‘child’ is first in his name. Your child and grandchildren will be first in his mind when he serves on the Marshall County Board of Education.” McKenney added.