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Paige Sayles 

Franklin County School Board - At-Large

Paige Sayles is a dedicated advocate for Education and Community.

 

A few highlights regarding Paige's career:

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  • Extensive Experience in Education Governance: Paige has served on the Franklin County Board of Education since 1998, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to public education.
     

  • Statewide Leadership: She has held prominent roles in the North Carolina School Boards Association, including serving as President and participating in the Past Presidents’ Council.
     

  • Champion for Inclusive Opportunities: Paige founded the Z.B. Collie Foundation, supporting summer enrichment programs for under-resourced students. She also established Blue Collie Coffee, a nonprofit coffee shop providing employment opportunities for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
     

  • Community Engagement: Her initiatives, such as bringing the Boys & Girls Club to Franklin County, highlight her dedication to creating supportive environments for youth development.
     

Now, Paige is ready to defend our schools from those who would turn them into political pawns in the name of radical ideology.

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“Paige Sayles brings deep experience, proven leadership, and a genuine commitment to every child — especially the most vulnerable — rather than ideology or politics.”    - fellow teacher

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Learn more about Paige Sayles on her Facebook Page.

My Story

I hold B.A. and M.S.W. degrees in Social Work. My career began working in group homes with children and individuals with disabilities. While raising my four sons, all of whom attended Franklin County Schools, I became deeply involved in the school system through PTA organizations. When the Franklin County Board of Education faced a crisis, I stepped forward and ran for the board. Through leadership education and coursework, I have continued to enhance my effectiveness as a board member and community leader, affirming my commitment to good governance and public education.


​Achievements include:

  • Served as President of the Board of Directors for the NC School Boards Association. Currently on the Past Presidents Council.

  • Spearheaded a countywide effort to establish a Boys & Girls Club in Franklin County. After two years of work, the Boys and Girls Club on West River Road was officially established. They will soon celebrate their 20th anniversary.​

  • Director of the ZB Collie Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational organization.

  • Dedicated the past nine years to managing the Blue Collie Coffee Shop, a project that provides meaningful employment opportunities for young adults with special needs. This very demanding, but unpaid position demonstrates her unwavering commitment to inclusion, economic opportunity, and providing hands-on service to the community.

Election Details

​Early Voting:

  • February 12th - 28th

  • Monday - Friday   8:00 am - 7:30 pm

  • Saturday Feb 21st & 28th   8:00 am - 3 pm

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Mail-in Voting:

  • ​The Vote by Mail process can be complicated.

  • Last date to request an absentee ballot is Feb 17. ​

  • Deadlines are strict. Mail your absentee ballot no later than Feb 20.

  • The Board of Elections must receive your completed absentee ballots by Election Day, March 3. 

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Primary Election Day:

  • Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

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