Katie Perkins plans to foster collaboration and push for more outdoor learning as a Hamilton County school board member.
Perkins, 43, has lived in District 8 for the past 13 years. The East Ridge resident teaches at Dalton State and has three children.
She will face Betty Duggan of Concord in the Democratic primary for the District 8 school board seat. The district represents the East Ridge area.
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The winner will face the victor of the Republican primary — either Sabrina Daniel or Sterling DuPré, both of East Ridge — in the Aug. 6 general election. The seat is held by Larry Grohn, R-East Ridge, who is not running for reelection.