Meet Candidate Taylor, MNPS school board District 1

By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Robert Taylor is a candidate running for& the Metropolitan Nashville Public School (MNPS) Board& District 1 school board position.& District 1 is the largest in Davidson County by area. It encompasses the Northwest side of the county extending up to Joelton. The district is home to Whites Creek High School, Maplewood High School, and East Nashville High. In 2021, the school board race is partisan, and with incumbent Sharon Gentry opting not to seek reelection, three Democrats and one Republican have entered the race. Part of Taylor’s platform focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for all students, fostering a supportive learning environment, and promoting transparency within the school system. Robert Taylor, a 46-year-old Democrat, moved to Nashville 25 years ago to attend Fisk University. He is currently an instructor at Meharry Medical College, where he teaches public health. Prior to his current position, he worked as a family involvement specialist for the Whites Creek Cluster of MNPS schools. This experience shaped his belief in the importance of accountability for school funding and the need for parents and community partners to be involved in decision-making processes.& With a passion for education and a commitment to improving...